A purple jersey-clad KKR fan puts aside his sunglasses to get his face painted near the Eden Gardens
Suvendu DasAnother fan shows off his prized possession - three tickets to the first match of IPL Season 17 at the Eden Gardens - between the home team KKR and Sunrisers Hyderabad
Suvendu DasIPL merchandise up for grabs in the Maidan area before the start of the match
Ashim PaulA group of ecstatic KKR supporters on way to the match on Saturday
Arnab DuttaAge seemed no bar for KKR supporters on way to the match
Arnab DuttaThree young men show off their passion for the Kolkata Knight Riders with body painted in team colours and team slogan ‘Korbo, Lorbo, Jeetbo’
Suvendu DasIt’s duofie time for this couple at the gates of the Eden Gardens
Arnab DuttaFans pick jerseys of their favourite cricketers on way to Eden Gardens on Saturday afternoon
Ashim PaulDeployment of police personnel around the Eden Gardens on Saturday led to diversion of traffic
Arnab DuttaT-shirts, head bands and an array of IPL merchandise on sale close to Eden Gardens on Saturday
Suvendu DasAnother supporter gets a helping hand to get her headband adjusted
Arnab DuttaThe KKR paint adorned cheeks of most people headed to the IPL match
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