World Cup 2023: Two from Delhi's Rohini arrested for betting on South Africa vs Sri Lanka match in capital

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The Delhi Police has busted an online betting racket and arrested two people allegedly placing bets on the Sri Lanka versus South Africa Cricket World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, officials said on Tuesday.

In the match Aiden Markram smashed the fastest ODI World Cup hundred off 49 balls. According to the police, they have recovered one laptop and six mobile phones from the possession of the accused.

“A team of KN Katju Marg police station received a tip-off about online gambling on cricket matches in Rohini Sector-16 area. A raid was conducted on the premises where two persons identified as Sarabjeet (26), and Anubhav (25) were arrested,” Deputy Commissioner of Police (Rohini) Guriqbal Singh Sidhu said.

Further investigation is underway, the police added. The Sri Lanka versus South Africa world cup match was held in Delhi on October 7.

South Africa piled up record 428 runs for the loss of five wickets in the match. Markram, Rassie Van Der Dussen and Quinton de Kock hit a hundred each for South Africa.

In reply, Sri Lanka showed intent but could score only 326 runs in 44.5 overs. India face Afghanistan at the same venue on Wednesday, October 11.

(with input from PTI)