The fight occurred as Australia began their first innings with the bat after England posted 302 runs. PHOTO: DAILYMAIL
The opening Test match is just in its second day at the Gabba ground. A series of pictures shows the two men hitting each other while Australian fans appear amused during the encounter.
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Photographs show fans in seats near the men who started brawling getting involved as they try to pull the combatants away from each other. PHOTO: DAILYMAIL
The spectators can be seen grabbing each other in the sunshine while amused Australian fans look on. PHOTO: DAILYMAIL
One of the men involved in the struggle appears to also be trying to avoid spilling his full cup of beer. PHOTO: DAILYMAIL
The fight occurred in the section at the Gabba ground where Australian spectators were sitting. British fans, known as the ‘Barmy Army’, were seen on the other side of the ground.
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Photographs clearly show how male fans started hitting each other as other spectators tried to pull away the opponents.
Police were alarmed and tried to calm the situation around the ground.
The fight happened during Australia’s first innings after England scored 302 runs. Since England’s previous win in the last series between the two teams, Australia aims to reclaim the famous urn.
This article originally appeared on DailyMail.
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