It's more than a match!
How many times before have we heard that about an India-Pakistan cricket encounter?
And even if our cricketers want the fans to believe otherwise, an Indo-Pak match is THE match for any cricket lover.
There is always drama involved in the lead-up to and during a match between the arch-rivals. Adding just the right dose of energy, frenzy and drama to the encounter are the screaming, cheering, trumpet-blowing fans of both nations dressed in fancy costumes.
Here are images of those lucky fans who got to witness the Champions Trophy Group B encounter where India clinically beat Pakistan by 140 runs at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday.
IMAGE: Team India supporters go ballistic after a boundary comes off the bat of Yuvraj Singh. Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty Images
IMAGE: An Indian and a Pakistani supporter watch the proceedings together. Photograph: Twitter
IMAGE: Players and fans observe a minute's silence in memory of the victims of Saturday night's terror attack in London, ahead of the match. Photograph: Gareth Copley/Getty Images
IMAGE: Pakistan fans enjoying themselves at Edgbaston. Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty Images
IMAGE: Clearly these two were unaware of their girth as they take shelter from the rain. Photograph: Gareth Copley/Getty Images
IMAGE: These guys know how to dress fancy for a cricket match. Photograph: Gareth Copley/Getty Images
IMAGE: Super Mario makes a special appearance with his friends at the match. Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty Images
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