They share a fierce rivalry but there was plenty of bonhomie among fans ahead of the India-Pakistan clash in Adelaide Getty Images
A festive atmosphere prevailed with the fans assembling at the venue much ahead of the start ICC
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Misbah-ul-Haq got his team together for the huddle after India opted to bat Getty Images
Sohail Khan drew first blood, removing Rohit Sharma in the eighth over Getty Images
Shikhar Dhawan, however, found form at the right time Getty Images
Keeping Dhawan company was Virat Kohli, who continued his great run in Adelaide. The pair added 129 for the second wicket Associated Press
After Dhawan departed, Suresh Raina punished the spinners and played some big shots in his 56-ball 74 Getty Images
Virat Kohli, meanwhile, stroked his way to another Adelaide century, becoming the fastest player to reach 22 ODI hundreds Getty Images
Sohail Khan, however, punctured India's momentum with a late burst. Playing his first ODI in more than three years, Sohail collected his first ever five-for and helped keep India to 300 for 7 Getty Images
Kohli and Ahmed Shehzad wait for the smoke from the fireworks to settle before the start of Pakistan's innings Getty Images
Pakistan's experiment to open with Younis Khan didn't quite pay off, as the batsman was bounced out for 6 Getty Images
Shehzad steadied the innings with a patient 47, but his wicket triggered a middle-order collapse from which Pakistan never recovered Getty Images
R Ashwin starved Pakistan's middle order, becoming the first Indian spinner since 1979 to bowl three maidens in the World Cup Getty Images
After the departure of the big-hitting Shahid Afridi, Pakistan's prospects dimmed Getty Images
Misbah remained Pakistan's only hope, and he slammed nine fours and a six to score 76 Getty Images
However, he was left with too much to do in the end, as India maintained their unbeaten record over Pakistan in World Cups by registering a 76-run victory Getty Images
