Ujjain, Feb. 15 -- As the Indian cricket team gears up to face Pakistan in today's T20 World Cup clash, a large number of fans gathered at the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain on Sunday to offer prayers for India's victory.

A devotee mentioned that the excitement was doubled as the highly anticipated India-Pakistan match coincided with the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri. He said that devotees visiting the temple prayed wholeheartedly for Team India's success in the big game.

"Along with the holy occasion of Mahashivratri, a India-Pakistan match will also held today. People here at Mahakaleshwar prayed for India's win," he told ANI.

The India-Pakistan cricket rivalry is widely regarded as one of the most high-profile sporting contes...