Indian Flag Flies High In Karachi During Pakistan vs New Zealand Champions Trophy Match. Reaction Mixed

The Champions Trophy 2025 started with a match between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi on Wednesday. The Champions Trophy 2025 marks a return of ICC events to Pakistan after a long gap. While, earlier the Champions Trophy was supposed to be hosted wholly in Pakistan, after the BCCI's objection to sending the Indian cricket team to the country a hybrid model was followed. Ahead of the Champions Trophy, there was a row over no Indian flags at the Karachi Stadium too.   

However, during the Pakistan vs New Zealand match on Wednesday, the Indian flag was prominently hoisted at the Karachi Stadium. There was mixed response regarding the same. While some Indian fans took the opportunity to troll Pakistan social media users, the Pakistan fans said it proved how large-hearted they were.

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The Indian flag is flying high. https://t.co/tI8dQ5E4GM pic.twitter.com/cBtU0ADwSk

India's flag at the National Stadium in Karachi. Team India not playing any matches in Pakistan, but PCB made sure their flag is included as they are part of the tournament. Well done, we have very big hearts #ChampionsTrophy2025 #PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/eJ13aswI4w

Flags Flying High!

All participating nations' flags are on display at the stadium, including India's—despite their refusal to travel to Pakistan.