IND vs PAK : Pakistan suffer major embarrassment as DJ plays ‘jalebi baby’ instead of national anthem – Asia Cup 2025

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In a hilarious and unexpected turn of events, the pre-match ceremonies of the high-voltage India vs Pakistan clash at the Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai were marked by a major musical gaffe. As both teams lined up to sing their respective national anthems, the stadium’s DJ made a significant blunder by playing an entirely different song. The moment, captured on video and circulated widely on social media, quickly became a topic of conversation, adding a light-hearted, yet embarrassing, dimension to an encounter already filled with immense tension and anticipation. It was a pre-match moment that neither the players nor the fans will soon forget.

The atmosphere at the Dubai International Stadium was electric as the time for the national anthems approached. Pakistani players, led by their captain Salman Ali Agha, stood at attention, ready to sing their anthem and honor their country. However, instead of the solemn and revered national song, the stadium speakers unexpectedly blared the popular song “Jalebi Baby” by Tesher and Jason Derulo.

The unexpected tune echoed throughout the stadium for roughly six seconds before the DJ, realizing the hilarious goof-up, quickly switched to the correct anthem. This brief but embarrassing incident caused visible confusion among the players and left a lasting impression on the fans. The blunder came right after a tense moment at the toss where the two captains, Suryakumar Yadav and Salman Ali Agha, had pointedly refrained from shaking hands, and the musical faux pas served to further highlight the simmering tension and unconventional nature of the high-stakes encounter. It was a truly surreal start to a match that had already been building immense anticipation.

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After winning the toss and electing to bat first at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Pakistan’s innings was a story of a top-order collapse and a resilient, if unspectacular, recovery. The hosts were immediately put on the back foot by India’s pace and spin combination, losing key wickets early in the powerplay. Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya struck early, removing both openers for single-digit scores, setting the tone for India’s bowling dominance. The innings was then systematically dismantled by the Indian spin trio. Kuldeep Yadav was particularly lethal, finishing with a magnificent spell of 3 wickets for just 18 runs.

He was expertly supported by Axar Patel, who took two crucial wickets for a mere 18 runs, and Varun Chakravarthy, who claimed a wicket with an impressive economy of 6.00. While Fakhar Zaman, Sahibzada Farhan and Salman Agha made starts, none could convert them into a substantial score. It was a late, defiant cameo from the tail-ender Shaheen Afridi, who scored an unbeaten 33 off 16 deliveries, that propelled Pakistan to a final total of 127/9. This lower-order hitting ensured Pakistan had a glimmer of hope, but the Indian bowlers’ disciplined and suffocating performance has left their batsmen with a clear and favorable target to chase.

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