Spectators witness match at Abu Dhabi stadium from "Socially Distanced Family Pods"

Saturday, 23 October 2021 - 21:13

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The Super 12 Stage of the T20 World Cup got underway in Abu Dhabi with a day match between Australia and South Africa.

The opening match of the T20 World Cup was a cause of celebration, not just for the action on the field but activities off it as well.

The Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi is one of the most futuristic venues in the world, and it continued its pioneering ways on Saturday by introducing a special feature for spectators as Australia took on South Africa.

Fans attending the match got to witness the game from special socially-distanced family 'pods' on the grass banks. Organisers put up the fenced off enclosures for families of up to four to watch the match while maintaining health and safety standards.

Social media was quick to pick up the unique structures, with many commending the organisers for the move.

ICC posted a video on its Instagram handle showing how the spectators were enjoying the match from an enclosed seating space.

"We had to take a moment to admire these socially distanced family pods that fans are taking in #AUSvSA from!" ICC wrote along with the video.