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PIX: Fans face off before India Bangladesh tie

Last updated on: July 02, 2019 16:31 IST

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:

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IMAGE: Bangladesh and India fans add colour to the atmosphere before the match. Photograph: ICC/Twitter
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IMAGE: India supporters in full voice and colours. Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty Images
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IMAGE: A young India supporter and her father. Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty Images
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IMAGE: Fans during the match between India v Bangladesh at Edgbaston. Photograph: ANI Photo
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IMAGE: Bangladesh fans are rated as the most noisiest fans. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters
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IMAGE: Why should fans have all the fun? Photograph: ICC/Twitter
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