A stunning air show by the Pakistan Air Force Sherdil Squadron took place at Karachi Stadium just before the first ball of the 2025 Champions Trophy match between Pakistan and New Zealand on Wednesday (February 19). However, the noise from the planes startled both the New Zealand players and the spectators, as a video of the moment quickly circulated on social media.

This is a historic occasion for Pakistan, as they are hosting an ICC event for the first time since the 1996 World Cup. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had even demolished and rebuilt the Karachi Stadium to offer better facilities for visiting teams.

As New Zealand’s opening duo, Will Young and Devon Conway, prepared to take the field, planes flew overhead, causing some players to visibly react with surprise and apprehension.

The moment has since gone viral, with netizens sharing their reactions to the unexpected air show. Take a look– 

Here are some of the netizens reactions to the viral clip: