PUBLISHED
February 24, 2025
The Pakistan-India cricket rivalry is legendary, an iconic clash that electrifies both nations.
It’s more than just a game—it’s a battle of pride, passion, and history. Whenever these two teams meet, the stakes are higher than ever.
This time, the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was extra special as Pakistan was hosting the tournament for the first time in 30 years—a huge milestone, making the match even more important. The clash took place in Dubai, which, although technically neutral ground, still felt like home for Pakistanis.
Pakistan’s hopes were high, but things didn’t go as planned.
India won by 6 wickets, chasing down the modest target of 242 in just 42.3 overs.
The loss was tough to swallow, especially on “home soil” (Dubai, but we’ll take it). Fans flocked to social media to express their frustration, and the match sparked a loud reaction from both fans and celebrities.
As expected, some Pakistani celebs had already given up before the match even started, while others clung to hope until the end—only for it to crash halfway through (sound familiar?). Regardless, they stuck with the team. Now, let’s take a look at how some of our favorite celebrities reacted to this “memorable” defeat.
Zoya Nasir
Asking the real questions.
Momin Saqib
Momin Saqib is no stranger to attending Pakistan v. India matches and we can only imagine the disappoint he feels. Every.Single.Time!
Maya Ali
We’re afraid 2 minutes might not be enough!
Adnan Siddiqui
Although Adnan Siddiqui finally had a good view of the match and stadium, the odds were still not in his favour.
Ali Safina
Yikes! Seems like Ali Safina was piiiissed! The actor shared an AI singing video of Spongebob singing “Pehle Bhi Main.”
… And it did not stop there, the actor shared this reel to his Instagram story poking fun at the ‘what ifs’ the team operates on.
Zara Noor Abbas
Not even Zara Noor Abbas’s playful antics could cheer Asad Siddiqui up!
Asad Siddiqui
What Asad said!
Merub Ali
Ahmed Ali Butt
Ali Zafar
Ali Zafar shared this reel to Instagram with the caption, “Emotions during India Pakistan match.” I too break out in song spontaneously when I am under a lot of stress, so this checks out!
Junaid Akram
Content creator Junaid Akram AKA Ganji Swag posted a picture from the stadium with the caption, ‘Excitement nahi rukni chahiye.’ We couldn’t agree more!
Adnan Zafar (Ken Doll)
Falling to your knees and crying… average PCT fan reaction. Valid!
Asim Mehmood
A tough pill to swallow but #truthhurts
Hammad Shoaib
Arslan Naseer
We think Arslan Naseer has cracked the code!
Khaqan Shahnawaz
Aashir Wajahat
Talha Anjum
Bashing PCT? Nope
Praising Virat Kohli? Hell yes!
Srha Asghar
Pre-match anxiety is so real.
