The India vs. Pakistan match was highly anticipated, with fans and media speculating about it for days.
The match took place in the world's largest cricket stadium, filled with 132,000 fans, creating an electric atmosphere.
Political tensions between the two countries added an extra layer of significance to the match.
Visas and logistical challenges meant few neutral fans attended, making it a heavily partisan crowd in India's favor.
Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur hinted that the event seemed more like a BCCI event than an ICC World Cup match.
The India vs. Pakistan match was highly anticipated, with fans and media speculating about it for days.
Babar Azam's wicket led to a rapid collapse of Pakistan's batting, with eight wickets falling in just over 13 overs.
India's Rohit Sharma, who was left out of the 2011 World Cup squad, played a spectacular innings of 86 runs, including six sixes and six fours.
The match turned into a high-energy spectacle, more akin to a rock concert than a cricket match.
India's comfortable victory in front of a fervent home crowd is expected to boost their support as they progress in the tournament.