Fans chant ‘India, India’ outside Narendra Modi Stadium

“The fans are ready," ICC shared a video of the Indian fans ahead of India's World Cup 2023 match with Pakistan.

Published on: Oct 14, 2023, 13:38:02 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Cricket fans' four-year wait is ending as India and Pakistan are set to clash in a World Cup match at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium in less than half an hour. ICC shared a video on Instagram, showcasing Indian fans' excitement while reaching the venue, where the match is scheduled to start at 2 PM. The clip captures people chanting ‘India, India’ and waving the national flag.

World Cup 2023: The image shows Indian fans outside Narendra Modi Stadium for India vs Pakistan match. (Instagram/@icc)

“The fans are ready for #INDvPAK,” ICC wrote as they posted the video. The clip opens to show people of different ages wearing Indian jerseys and shouting the team’s name. A few are also seen waving the Indian flag. Some of them are also heard saying ‘India will win”. Excited fans also show their tickets for this highly-anticipated match.

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Take a look at this video by ICC ahead of IND vs PAK match:

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The video was posted a little over an hour ago. Since then, the clip has received more than two lakh views. It has also accumulated close to 43,000 likes. While some showed their support for India, a few asked why the video doesn’t show Pakistani fans.

How did Instagram users react to ICC’s video?

“Mauka Mauka, India will win,” wrote an Instagram user referencing a popular ad campaign surrounding India vs Pakistan World Cup matches. “Wish I was there,” shared another. “Where are the Pakistani fans?” asked a third.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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