Colombo [Sri Lanka], February 15 (ANI): Cricket enthusiasts have gathered in large numbers at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, generating an electrifying atmosphere ahead of the much-anticipated showdown between India and Pakistan in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

Waving flags, chanting slogans and wearing their team colours, fans from both sides were seen cheering enthusiastically as they awaited the start of the high-voltage contest.

The Premadasa Stadium has been reverberated with excitement as supporters expressed confidence in their respective teams.

The India-Pakistan rivalry, known for its intensity and passionate fan following, once again drew massive attention, with the stadium turning into a sea of blue and green.

As the teams prepared to take the field, anticipation and energy reached a fever pitch among spectators eager to witness another thrilling chapter in cricket's most celebrated rivalry.

As excitement peaks around the much-awaited encounter between India and Pakistan, an Indian cricket fan in Colombo shared his enthusiasm ahead of the marquee encounter.

Expressing emotional anticipation, the fan said, 'It was a big dream of our lives to witness India's victory over Pakistan, and today we are going to witness India's victory again after defeating Pakistan. The voice should reach Lahore.'

A Pakistan cricket fan said, 'The voice will reach Delhi... Get out of the movies, and no dialogue will work here. We are sure that these people will lose today.

An Indian cricket fan, Mohd Afsar, said, 'We are here to support our team. There is no rivalry between us, but India will win. If we look at the last 10-15 years, we have been winning only. There is a lot of excitement.'

Both India and Pakistan have played two matches each in the tournament so far and have registered victories in their respective fixtures. While India will enter the contest on the back of wins against the United States of America and Namibia, Pakistan has defeated the Netherlands and the USA.

The Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian side currently tops Group A with four points and a Net Run Rate (NRR) of +3.050, while Pakistan are placed second with four points and an NRR of +0.932. (ANI)