The high-profile India vs Pakistan match in the Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium saw an awkward moment even before the first ball was bowled. When both teams lined up for the national anthems, the DJ accidentally played the popular Tesher-Jason Derulo song ‘Jalebi Baby’ instead of Pakistan’s national anthem. The blunder spread quickly on social media and became a talking point.
This was not the first time Pakistan faced such an anthem mistake at a big event. Back in the 2017 Champions Trophy in Lahore, India’s anthem was mistakenly played before a Pakistan game. Again in 2022, during an Australia vs England clash, ‘Jana Gana Mana’ was played instead of Australia’s ‘Advance Australia Fair’. After the mix-up in Dubai, Pakistan’s anthem ‘Pak Sarzamin Shad Bad’ was eventually played, and the game went ahead as planned.
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Suryakumar Yadav Dedicates Win to Pahalgam Victims
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and decided to bat first, but his team collapsed badly. Hardik Pandya struck on the very first legal ball, removing Saim Ayub. Kuldeep Yadav was the star with three wickets, while Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel supported well, taking two each. Pakistan struggled throughout the innings and could score only 127 runs for 9 wickets in their 20 overs.
India made the chase look easy, finishing the game in only 15.5 overs. Abhishek Sharma gave a strong start against Shaheen Afridi, while Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Verma built solid partnerships to guide the team to a smooth seven-wicket victory. Kuldeep Yadav shone once again and was awarded Player of the Match for the second time in a row.
After the match, another controversy broke out. The Indian players refused to shake hands with the Pakistan team, both at the toss and after the game. Pakistan protested, saying the act was unfair and went against the spirit of cricket. In response, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha skipped the post-match presentation. Later, India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav stood by the team’s decision and defended their actions.
“Our government and the BCCI were united on this. We came here to play and made our decision. I believe we gave a strong reply on the field. Sometimes, certain things are more important than sportsmanship. We stand with the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack and their families. This win is dedicated to our brave soldiers who were part of Operation Sindoor,” said the Indian captain after the match.
FAQ
What happened before the India vs Pakistan match in Asia Cup 2025?
Before the match started, the DJ accidentally played the song ‘Jalebi Baby’ instead of Pakistan’s national anthem during the lineup.
Where did this incident take place?
The mistake happened at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium before the start of the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan game.
How did fans react to the DJ error?
The clip went viral on social media, with many fans calling it embarrassing while others reacted with humor.
Has Pakistan faced similar anthem mix-ups before?
Yes. In 2017, the Indian anthem was mistakenly played in Lahore before a Pakistan game, and in 2022, Australia’s anthem was also mixed up.
