A dramatic moment unfolded before the highly anticipated Asia Cup 2025 Group A match between India and Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday, as the pre-match proceedings were marred by a major national anthem mix-up.

In an embarrassing oversight, the organisers mistakenly played the wrong song in place of Pakistan's national anthem. The confusion was evident on the faces of the Pakistan players, who seemed visibly unsettled. The error was, however, quickly rectified and the correct anthem was played, allowing the match to proceed.