Pakistan Cricket Fans Pictures: The Twelfth Man in Green
Face paint, flags, dhols, and celebrations that shake the stands — Pakistan’s cricket fans are famous worldwide. This gallery celebrates the twelfth man: the supporters who turn neutral venues green and make home games unforgettable.
Quick answer: Pakistan’s fans are among cricket’s most photographed: the flag-waving celebrations, face-painted supporters at ICC events, the joint Pakistan-India flags at Dubai 2025, and the home crowds at Gaddafi Stadium and National Stadium Karachi.
In this guide
In the stands
The classic frames: a sea of green flags after a wicket, face paint in the national colours, the dhol players in the stands, children on shoulders waving the crescent-and-star. At ICC events — where Pakistan’s diaspora turns out in force — the stands often look like a home game, from Melbourne to Birmingham to Dubai.
The Dubai 2025 moment
One photograph from the Champions Trophy 2025 transcended the rivalry: Pakistani and Indian supporters holding both nations’ flags together in the Dubai stands — shared by millions, a reminder that the fiercest rivalry in cricket is played in the friendliest spirit off the field. It’s the image that defines this gallery.
Home crowds
Since international cricket’s full return to Pakistan, home crowds have produced unforgettable images: packed houses at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore (rebuilt for the Champions Trophy), National Stadium Karachi, and Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The 2025 home tri-series and PSL seasons filled the frames with green.
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Fans pictures: FAQs
What is the famous Pakistan-India fans photo?
Supporters holding both nations’ flags together at the Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai — shared by millions worldwide.
Which stadium has the best Pakistan crowds?
Gaddafi Stadium Lahore and National Stadium Karachi produce the most iconic home-crowd images.
Why are Pakistan fans called the twelfth man?
For turning neutral venues into home games — the diaspora turnout at ICC events is legendary.
Can I use these fan photos?
They’re shown here for viewing; images belong to their credited sources (including Reuters/AFP).
