In an all-round effort from India's Hardik Pandya, his (3/25 in 4 overs) and a blistering cameo with the bat, ensured India held nerves to pull off an exciting five-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan in their Asia Cup 2022 opener. Hardik showed his high value under extreme pressure as his well-directed short balls helped India bowl out Pakistan for 147. Here are some of the photos from fans of both the countries who were enjoyed the game with a greater pomp. Photos - PTI/AFP
Updated On: 2022-08-29 10:21 AM IST
Pakistan cricket fans react while watching the live telecast of the Asia Cup Twenty20 international cricket match between India and Pakistan in Dubai, on big screens in Lahore. Photo/AFP
People cheer as they watch the Asia Cup 2022 cricket match between India and Pakistan on a big screen, in Mumbai. Photo/PTI
Team India fans check the TV screens for the Asia Cup 2022 encounter between India and Pakistan. Photo/AFP
Cricket fans in Lahore react to a moment from the high-octane clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. Photo/AFP
Pakistan fans show their support to their team during the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2022 encounter. Photo/AFP
Indian fans cheer for team India during the Asia Cup 2022 Group A match between India and Pakistan, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. Photo/ANI
Fans in Mumbai watch the live broadcast of the Asia Cup 2022 match between India and Pakistan in Dubai on a digital screen. Photo/AFP
A cricket fan watches the live telecast of the Asia Cup 2022 match between India and Pakistan in Dubai, on television sets displayed for sale at a showroom in Chennai. Photo/AFP