PIX: Fans face off before India Bangladesh tie

India captain Virat Kohli on Tuesday won the toss and elected to bat against Bangladesh in their World Cup match in Birmingham.

Edgbaston had a festive feel with fans from both sides wearing replica jerseys, colourful headgear and sounding hooters as they began trooping in.

Noisy fans brought a taste of the subcontinent to Birmingham on Tuesday.

Take a look at the frenzy:

IMAGE: Bangladesh and India fans add colour to the atmosphere before the match. Photograph: ICC/Twitter

IMAGE: India supporters in full voice and colours. Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty Images

IMAGE: A young India supporter and her father. Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty Images

IMAGE: Fans during the match between India v Bangladesh at Edgbaston. Photograph: ANI Photo

IMAGE: Bangladesh fans are rated as the most noisiest fans. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters

IMAGE: Why should fans have all the fun? Photograph: ICC/Twitter

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