World Cup 2019 | Fans perform havans, offer prayers to Mother Ganga, Indra Devta, as India takes on Pakistan in crucial encounter

Ahe of highly-anticipated World Cup clash between India and Pakistan on Sunday, cricket lovers across country prayed for Men in Blue's victory. 

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From performing havans to special puja rituals, cricket fervour has gripped country with hype building up for much-awaited match. Holding tricolors, bats and posters of ir favourite players, excited fans are going all out to wish team India for big day. 

"On occasion of India-Pakistan match, cricket lovers of Kashi (Varanasi) joined toger at Panchganga Ghat (where five rivers meet) to offer prayers to mor Ganga and Baba Vishwanath for India's victory," Acharya Pandit Rajendra Trivedi told ANI. 

Cricket lovers in Prayagraj offered prayers to 'Indra Devta' (Rain God) as wear forecast suggests it might rain in Manchester, venue of match. 

In Morab and Kanpur fans performed hawans for India's victory against Pakistan holding posters of Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni. 

Young cricketers in Bhopal are confident of India's victory owing to players' good form and consistent good performance. Fans hoped for clear skies in Manchester so that y can enjoy thrilling encounter. 

"Best of luck to team India, y will definitely win against Pakistan," Tanishq, a fan, said. 

"Shikhar Dhawan's injury will affect left-right combination in opening but KL Rahul with Rohit Sharma will provide a stey start to India," ar enthusiast Jasneet Kaur asserted. 

People of all s in Luckw are sure of India's victory with captain Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah as ir favourites. 

Similar energy was witnessed in Mumbai as youth opined that team Pakistan will fall short before India given ir comparatively weak batting and fielding. 

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India took on Pakistan in Manchester with prediction of rain at venue ding more suspense to nail-biting encounter. 

Indian side has never lost to Pakistan in ICC Cricket World Cup and will look to continue ir winning streak today.