T20 World Cup 2022: Fans live it up in the stands

T20 World Cup 2022: Sportstar brings to you some of the top fan moments of the tournament as teams battle it out to make the semifinals.

Published : Nov 03, 2022 20:40 IST

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Generational talent Virat Kohli sent the crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground into raptures with an inspired 53-ball 82 to guide India to a thrilling four-wicket win over archrival Pakistan.

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The indomitable Afghan spirit is on display as a fan of the Afghanistan cricket team, which has made rapid strides in international cricket of late, makes a statement ahead of their campaign opener against England in Perth.

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England fans show their support by dressing in black and white stripes set during the match against Afghanistan in Perth.

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An Irish fan didn’t mind the rain as Ireland scripted a historic five-run win via D/L Method after rain cut short England’s run-chase at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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A fan shows his support for Pakistan but would have been disappointed as his team suffered a shock one-run defeat against Zimbabwe in Perth.

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This placard held by a Sri Lankan fan, who wants to order a Kiwi salad for dinner, didn’t age well as New Zealand thrashed Sri Lanka by 65 runs at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

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Bangladesh fans are known for wearing their heart on their sleeve. This fan, however, would have had his heart in his mouth as the Tigers eked out a narrow three-run win over Zimbabwe in Brisbane after the final delivery of the match had to be re-bowled.

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In what was a face-off between David and Goliath, Pakistan thumped Netherlands by six wickets with 37 balls to spare, a Pakistani fan decided to turn up as superhero Hulk in Perth.

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Sudhir Kumar Chaudhary, fan of former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, would have rued the absence of his idol as India went down to South Africa by five wickets in Perth.

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Fans at the Gabba in Brisbane, dressed as sheriffs and calling themselves the ‘super troopers’, came alive as host and defending champion Australia thrashed Ireland by 42 runs.

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Generational talent Virat Kohli sent the crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground into raptures with an inspired 53-ball 82 to guide India to a thrilling four-wicket win over archrival Pakistan.
Photo: AFP
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