Look: Pakistan fans create fantastic atmosphere in T20 World Cup final at MCG

A crisp closing ceremony took place with bands performing, with flags of the participating nations brought onto the ground

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A Pakistan fan holds a replica T20 World Cup trophy. — Melbourne Cricket Ground Twitter
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James Jose

Published: Sun 13 Nov 2022, 12:40 PM

Last updated: Sun 13 Nov 2022, 3:58 PM

As Pakistan and England braced for an epic contest at the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the T20 World Cup title, fans of both sides created a fantastic atmosphere.

Thousands of fans came through the turnstiles, waving flags and holding placards and pictures of their favourite cricketers.

Pakistan fans sang 'Dil, Dil, Pakistan' by Junaid Jamshed.

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It was quite the atmosphere and the closing ceremony priot to the start, turned it up a notch with bands belting out music as flags of the participating nations were brought onto the ground.

Here, take a look at some of the scenes from 'The G.'

A Pakistan fan holds the flag. — Melbourne Cricket Ground Twitter
A music band performs at the MCG. — Melbourne Cricket Ground Twitter
Pakistan captain Babar Azam (left) and England skipper Jos Buttler shake hands at the toss. — Melbourne Cricket Ground Twitter
The MCG had an official attendance of 80,462 fans. — Melbourne Cricket Ground Twitter
— Melbourne Cricket Ground Twitter
James Jose

Published: Sun 13 Nov 2022, 12:40 PM

Last updated: Sun 13 Nov 2022, 3:58 PM

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