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Rain hits Kolkata ahead of India, Pakistan clash

India Blooms News Service | | Mar 19, 2016, at 11:30 pm

#India # Pakistan clash # India Pakistan ICC World T20 # Kolkata rains # Kolkata rain # Eden Gardens # #IndiaPakistan

Kolkata, Mar 19 (IBNS): It has been raining in Kolkata on Saturday just hours before the city is gearing up to witness a high-voltage ICC World T20 clash between India and Pakistan at the iconic Eden Gardens stadium.

The match is scheduled to start at 1930 local time.

Security has been beefed up in the city for the match.

India have lost their opening match against New Zealand and a defeat here will make situations tough for them to qualify to the next round.

Spectators have gathered in huge numbers in Kolkata to witness the spectacular battle between two arch-rivals of cricket world.

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