India’s victory over England: Lucknow cricket fans celebrate Diwali before Diwali at Ekana Stadium

Cricket fans in Lucknow celebrated India's victory over England in the World Cup match at Ekana Stadium with bhangra, firecrackers, and dance. Thousands of fans dressed in blue jerseys and traditional attire flocked to the stadium. Both Indian and England supporters enjoyed Indian street food outside the stadium. The stadium was packed before the match, with fans turning emotional during the national anthem. Despite the early fall of wickets, fans remained hopeful and confident. The atmosphere in the stadium was described as a wave of blue with deafening cheers and pin-drop silence.