A day before the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 clash, an unusual incident in Lahore stole the spotlight. During the pre-match formalities at the Gaddafi Stadium ahead of the Australia vs England Group B fixture, a technical blunder led to India’s national anthem, Jana Gana Mana, briefly playing instead of Australia’s.

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As the England anthem concluded, instead of Australia’s Advance Australia Fair, a line from India’s anthem—Bharat Bhagya Vidhata—echoed through the stadium. The error was quickly rectified, but not before social media exploded with reactions, with many trolling the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the mix-up.

Meanwhile, all eyes remain on the high-stakes India vs Pakistan encounter. Defending champions Pakistan find themselves under pressure after a 60-run defeat to New Zealand in their opening match. With a loss against India on Sunday, they will have to rely on multiple permutations to keep their title defense alive.

Former Pakistan cricketer Azam Khan extended his best wishes to Mohammad Rizwan’s men, emphasizing that the team making fewer mistakes would emerge victorious.

“I wish the best of luck to the Pakistan Cricket Team. It’s just a game. It will be a high-voltage encounter, and the team that plays better will win,” Azam Khan told ANI.

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Unlike ODI and T20 World Cups, Pakistan holds a 3-2 advantage over India in the Champions Trophy, including their historic 180-run triumph in the 2017 final. As both sides gear up for the much-anticipated showdown, the stage is set for yet another chapter in cricket’s greatest rivalry.