Indian fans outnumbered Pakistan fans as the two cricketing nations met in the  ICC Cricket World Cup.

The last time the two met in the World Cup at this ground here was twenty years ago. 

The Emirates Old Trafford was awash with blue and green with fans queuing early during the day.

Pictures by Martin Rickett, Dave Thompson and Aijaz Rahi (PA)

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An Indian fan shows his support ahead of the match. Martin Rickett/PA

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Fans were queuing early on Sunday

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An Indian fan displays a flag as he arrives with others before the start of the match. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)

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India fans ready for the ICC Cricket World Cup​ showdown

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Oh yes, there was a cricket match going on too...

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India's Rohit Sharma celebrates reaching his century during the ICC Cricket World Cup group stage match at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester.