Watch: Indian National Anthem mistakenly played for Australia before Champions Trophy game vs England

In a surprising mix-up before match four of the Champions Trophy 2025, the Indian National Anthem was mistakenly played instead of Australia's ahead of their highly anticipated clash against England. The unexpected blunder left players, officials and fans momentarily puzzled before the correct anthem was eventually played at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore Pakistan. 

The incident quickly went viral, sparking reactions across social media. The mix-up occurred during the pre-match formalities, as players lined up for their respective anthems. Australian cricketers were visibly confused and the fans also were startled. The error was soon rectified and despite the hilarious moment, both teams maintained their focus as they headed into the match with full intensity and focus to win their first match of the tournament. 

Watch the video below:

Arun@oddEEVEN21

In a hilarious mix-up during today's England vs. Australia match, Pakistan decided to give Australia a "surprise warm-up" by playing the Indian national anthem instead of Australia's! 🎶😂

02:30 PM · Feb 22, 2025

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Before the brief distraction, Australia had won the toss and chose to bowl first. The decision paid off early as England's top order faced immediate pressure. Alex Carey made an impact in the opening phase, taking a sharp one-handed catch to dismiss Phil Salt for just 10 runs. The breakthrough set the tone for Australia's disciplined bowling attack as they looked to capitalize on their momentum early. 

Despite the early setback, England remained determined matching Australia's energy as they aim to build a solid total. With both teams bringing their A-game to the contest, at the time of writing England after 3.4 overs are at 31 with the loss of one wicket.