The 40,000-odd capacity Eden Park was empty in the first half of the India vs Zimbabwe match on Saturday despite it being a weekend. The inconsequentiality of the tie was being cited as the reason. However, in the second session, probably as news spread that India were set a task of chasing 288, people flocked to the ground.

Fans enjoy the atmosphere during the match between India and Zimbabwe at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday. Pic/Getty Images