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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has already seen its share of excitement, but a surprising incident occurred at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, where the Indian national anthem was played before the Australia vs England match. The mistake happened after the English national anthem was completed, and instead of the Australian anthem, a line from India's national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' started playing. The blunder was soon rectified, but not before it was picked up by the internet and used to troll the Pakistan Cricket Board.
The incident has sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, with many fans joking that Pakistan is desperately missing India. The Champions Trophy 2025 has been highly anticipated, especially with the upcoming match between India and Pakistan on Sunday. Former Pakistan cricketer Azam Khan has wished the best to the Mohammad Rizwan-led side, saying that the team that plays better will win the match. Pakistan is looking to defend its title, but a loss to India could make its campaign more challenging.
Pakistan has a 3-2 advantage over India in the Champions Trophy, having secured a 180-run triumph in the 2017 final. However, India has been in good form, sailing to a comfortable six-wicket win against Bangladesh in its opening match. The India vs Pakistan match is expected to be a high-voltage encounter, with both teams looking to make a statement. The tournament has already seen some exciting matches, including the Australia vs England clash, where Australia captain Steve Smith won the toss and opted to bowl first.
The match schedules and team rankings have been highly anticipated, with fans eagerly waiting to see how their favorite teams perform. The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 schedule includes matches between top teams, and the points table is expected to be highly competitive. Some of the key matches include:
- Australia vs England: Australia won the toss and opted to bowl first
- India vs Pakistan: The match is expected to be a high-voltage encounter
- Pakistan vs New Zealand: Pakistan lost by 60 runs in the tournament opener
- India vs Bangladesh: India won by six wickets in its opening match
The tournament has also seen some controversy, including the missing Indian national flag from the roof of the National Stadium in Karachi. However, the flag was later seen back at the top of the stadium during the tournament opener between Pakistan and New Zealand. The ICC has given directives on the use of flags during match days, and the Pakistan Cricket Board has apologized for the mistake. With the tournament heating up, fans can expect more exciting matches and unexpected twists.
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