In Pictures: Fan frenzy during Pakistan-India encounters
By
Web Desk
June 04, 2017
Pakistan vs India, one of the biggest sporting rivalries in the world, extends beyond the cricketing skills of the two teams. The electric encounters spark frenzy amid fans both sides of the borders in equal measure.
Take a walk through the cricket madness over the years.
No holds barred when it comes to dressing up for Pakistan vs India match, Edgbaston, ICC Champions Trophy 2013, June 15, 2013/Getty Images
An Indian artist gives final touches to a sand sculpture in Bhubhaneswar, India ahead of Pakistan-India World Cup semifinal, March 29, 2011/AFP
Crackers go off in Hyderabad, India to celebrate India's victory in World Cup semifinal against Pakistan, March 30, 2011/Getty Images
Rivalry on the pitch, friendliness in the stands, as two fans demonstrate, India v Pakistan, World T20, Mirpur, March 21, 2014/ICC
Indian fans enjoy themselves at the Adelaide Oval, India v Pakistan, World Cup 2015, February 15, 2015/Getty Images
Not all is about rivalry though; Pakistani and Indian supporters pose together ahead of the Pakistan vs India World Cup match at Adelaide Oval, February 15, 2015/Getty Images
A man watches the Pakistan vs India World Cup match in Kabul, Afghanistan, February 15, 2015/AFP
Shopkeepers watch the live broadcast of India-Pakistan World Cup match at a market in Rawalpindi, February 15, 2015/AFP
A fan inexplicably dressed up as Gaddafi during Pakistan vs India match, Edgbaston, ICC Champions Trophy 2013, June 15, 2013/Getty Images
A fan with his face painted in the colours of India and Pakistan, ahead of the World Cup semifinal between the two teams, March 29, 2011/Associated Press
Pakistan fans cheer for their team, India v Pakistan, World Cup semifinal, Mohali, March 30, 2011/Getty Images
Pakistan fans cross the India-Pakistan border at Wagah, World Cup 2011, March 29, 2011/AFP
Indian and Pakistani fans gear up at the Shere Bangla Stadium, India v Pakistan, Asia Cup 2016, Mirpur, February 27, 2016/AFP
Mechanics in Ahmedabad, India listen to the India-Pakistan World Cup match on the radio, February 15, 2015/AFP
Pakistan supporters enjoy the atmosphere before the start of World Cup match between India and Pakistan at Adelaide Oval, February 15, 2015/Getty Images
Fans cheer as they watch the India-Pakistan World Cup match on a big screen in Islamabad, February 15, 2015/AFP
Pakistan fans watch the India-Pakistan World Cup match on a big screen in Islamabad, February 15, 2015/AFP
