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A Hanuman bhakt, filmstars, astronauts witness Super IPL tie!

Last updated on: April 17, 2013 15:11 IST
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) supporters during the match between RCB and Delhi Daredevils in Bangalore on Tuesday

Fans and filmstars were at their colourful best as Royal Challengers Bangalore pipped Delhi Daredevils on Tuesday.

There is never a dearth of noise at the IPL matches. These ladies give their vocal chords good exercise as they cheer for RCB.

A Hanuman bhakt, filmstars, astronauts witness Super IPL tie!

Last updated on: April 17, 2013 15:11 IST
A cricket fan is seen at the match between RCB and Daredevils on Tuesday

This guy may be very spiritual, but we can safely conclude that this Hanuman bhakt also follows the IPL... 'religiously'!

A Hanuman bhakt, filmstars, astronauts witness Super IPL tie!

Last updated on: April 17, 2013 15:11 IST
Kannada filmstars Soundarya and Kishor

One can always expect the filmy crowd at IPL matches.

Kannada filmstars Soundarya and Kishor were spotted cheering for home team RCB, with lots of fervour!


A Hanuman bhakt, filmstars, astronauts witness Super IPL tie!

Last updated on: April 17, 2013 15:11 IST
Telugu actor Venkatesh and DD's owners

Also snapped watching the game with rapt attention was Telugu superstar Venkatesh, who was in the company of the owners of Delhi Daredevils.

No points for guessing where the actor's loyalties lay!

A Hanuman bhakt, filmstars, astronauts witness Super IPL tie!

Last updated on: April 17, 2013 15:11 IST
Fans display a banner in support of Virender Sehwag during the match on Tuesday

As much as one would like to believe otherwise, there is no bigger entity in sport than the fan. You entertain the crowds and they are yours for life.

These supporters of India and Delhi Daredevils' opener Virender Sehwag seem to imply that very sentiment.

Are the BCCI selectors watching?

A Hanuman bhakt, filmstars, astronauts witness Super IPL tie!

Last updated on: April 17, 2013 15:11 IST
A Chris Gayle fan at the match on Tuesday

You need not win a spelling bee competition to be a cricket fan.

This RCB and Chris Gayle supporter shows where his loyalties lie, spell check or no spell check!

A Hanuman bhakt, filmstars, astronauts witness Super IPL tie!

Last updated on: April 17, 2013 15:11 IST
RCB fans in cool astronaut gear

So, Kingfisher may be grounded for now, but looks like RCB's got fans from space.

And with their thrilling win on Tuesday, it's time they reboot their mission, we say! 


 

A Hanuman bhakt, filmstars, astronauts witness Super IPL tie!

Last updated on: April 17, 2013 15:11 IST
A drummer, supporting RCB, goes on with his job on Tuesday

What is the IPL without the shor of percussions?

The DJs, the bugles, trumpets and now the drums, let's have some noise in the stands!

A Hanuman bhakt, filmstars, astronauts witness Super IPL tie!

Last updated on: April 17, 2013 15:11 IST
Fans dressed a Indian classical dancers in the stands

These fans give an Indian classical twist to the fan zone at the match on Tuesday!

A Hanuman bhakt, filmstars, astronauts witness Super IPL tie!

Last updated on: April 17, 2013 15:11 IST
Supporters of AB de Villers at their naughty, creative best

These young blokes get creative with some word play. 

So, if in a quandary, will they pick the 'Devil' or the deep sea?