Well-behaved crowds at Eden Park

Only one person was arrested - for a behaviour offence - during the game. Photo / Michael Craig

Police have praised cricket fans for their good behaviour during and immediately after this evening's nail-biting victory over Australia at Eden Park.

Auckland City district commander, superintendent Richard Chambers, said only one person was arrested - for a behaviour offence - during the game. Twenty-one others were evicted from the marquee Cricket World Cup match, which was played before a sellout crowd of 48,000. Evictions were for a variety of reasons, including intoxication and inappropriate behaviour, he said.

"It was a great event and we are really pleased with the behaviour of the crowd, who were there to enjoy the cricket."

Chambers went from the stadium to the busy Lantern Festival in central Auckland's Albert Park. Volvo Ocean Race yachts are also sailing into Auckland this evening.

"It's a fantastic day and it's all good at the moment."

The trio of events has put pressure on public transport though.

Auckland Transport tweeted just after 9pm that bus services could be delayed because of traffic from the Lantern Festival.

And disgruntled commuters wanting to get home from the cricket were told they would have to wait up to 30 minutes before the waiting train would depart Kingsland Station.

While the majority of commuters had already caught earlier trains, most of those told to wait opted to instead walk or make alternative arrangements.

A security guard who was directing passengers said the hiccup was due to the game finishing three hours early.

"We can't just re-route Auckland's entire train network."

But many travellers weren't happy.

"Another fine example of Auckland's world-class train system," said Auckland man Chris McIlwain.

Perhaps they should've stayed put.

A staff member at The Kingslander Bar and Restaurant said it had been a busy night.

"It's full, but it's a nice full."