India captain Virat Kohli on Tuesday won the toss and elected to bat against Bangladesh in their World Cup match in Birmingham.
Edgbaston had a festive feel with fans from both sides wearing replica jerseys, colourful headgear and sounding hooters as they began trooping in.
Noisy fans brought a taste of the subcontinent to Birmingham on Tuesday.
Take a look at the frenzy:
IMAGE: Bangladesh and India fans add colour to the atmosphere before the match. Photograph: ICC/Twitter
IMAGE: India supporters in full voice and colours. Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty Images
IMAGE: A young India supporter and her father. Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty Images
IMAGE: Fans during the match between India v Bangladesh at Edgbaston. Photograph: ANI Photo
IMAGE: Bangladesh fans are rated as the most noisiest fans. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters
IMAGE: Why should fans have all the fun? Photograph: ICC/Twitter
