Before the Australia vs England Champions Trophy 2025 match in Lahore, India’s national anthem was mistakenly played instead of Australia’s.

The crowd at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium was perplexed as Indian national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' started playing.

Special instructions have been issued for fans attending the upcoming Champions Trophy match at Gaddafi Stadium, Express News reported. The international event, hosted by Pakistan, will feature a match between England and Australia at the stadium.

Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium, known for its batting-friendly pitches, recently hosted two matches during a tri-series, both producing scores exceeding 300.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan was surprised by low turnout for the Champions Trophy 2025 opener between Pakistan and New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday, February 19.

Indian Tricolour was seen flying high at the Karachi stadium during Pakistan vs New Zealand's Champions Trophy clash

The much-awaited ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to enthrall fans as Pakistan and New Zealand clash in the tournament’s opener on February 19 (Wednesday) at the National Stadium, Karachi. The Champions Trophy marks a historic event for Pakistan as they are hosting an ICC event after 29 years.

During the Champions Trophy 2025 opener between Pakistan and New Zealand, the Indian flag was spotted flying high at the National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday, February 19. India tri-colour flag was seen atop of the Karachi Stadium after the controversy erupted when the video went viral on social media,