NZ Cricket promises more security after bottle incident

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) will increase on-ground security for the upcoming one day matches against India, after a bottle was thrown onto the field during last night's Twenty20 international in Wellington .

Play was halted briefly towards the end of the New Zealand innings after a plastic bottle was thrown from the crowd on to the ground close to an Indian fielder.

NZC chief executive Justin Vaughan said concerns over the incident were expressed by the Indian team and by match referee Ranjan Madugalle.

Vaughan said steps were already under way to provide increased security for the five-match ODI series, which begins at McLean Park, Napier, on Tuesday March 3.

Measures would include more security staff, higher security visibility in potential problem areas, and closer monitoring and awareness of the crowd.

Security staff would be instructed to take extra precautions to shield boundary fielders, and to take prompt action against offenders. Additional measures would be considered.

"This type of incident is unfortunate - especially in such an exciting and close game as we saw last night," Vaughan said.

"Fortunately it does not occur often."

On the field Brendon McCullum managed a single off the last ball to lead New Zealand to a five-wicket win over India.

New Zealand took the Twenty20 series 2-0.

New Zealand posted 150-5 edging India's total of 149-6. McCullum top scored with an unbeaten 69.

- NZPA