India’s six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Champions Trophy 2025 has sparked widespread discussions, but a bizarre claim by Pakistani media has caught global attention. A segment aired on 'Discover Pakistan' suggested that India’s success in the match was not due to cricketing skill but rather rituals, prayers, and black magic (jaadu-tona). The claim has since gone viral on social media, leading to widespread debates.
 

Bizarre Claims of Superstitions and Rituals in Cricket

During the televised discussion, a panellist alleged that India had deployed 22 pandits inside the Dubai stadium, with two assigned to each Indian player to perform rituals aimed at distracting the Pakistani team. The claim further suggested that India’s reluctance to play in Pakistan stemmed from concerns that their "spiritual support team" would not be allowed entry.

One panellist stated, "India refused to play in Pakistan because they knew their pandits wouldn’t be able to travel there."

Another panellist questioned how India had managed to perform so well, suggesting that their success could only be attributed to supernatural strategies rather than cricketing ability.The discussion took another dramatic turn when past matches were referenced. The 2011 World Cup semi-final between India and Pakistan in Mohali was also brought into question, with one panellist claiming that before the match, India trained on a ‘kaali pitch’ (black pitch) and that seven pandits were sent to assess the stadium as part of their so-called strategy.Adding to the conspiracy, Hardik Pandya’s hand gestures during the Champions Trophy match were also examined, with one of the panellists alleging that they were part of India’s "mystical tactics."
 

India’s Dominant Performance Against Pakistan

While off-field speculations continue, India’s on-field dominance was clear. Pakistan, after winning the toss, started well but lost momentum once Hardik Pandya broke the opening stand. From that point, India’s spin attack took control, with Kuldeep Yadav claiming three crucial wickets, while Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja tightened the grip, eventually bowling out Pakistan for 241 runs.India’s chase was led by Virat Kohli, who scored his 51st international century, ensuring a smooth path to victory. The six-wicket win sealed Pakistan’s early exit from the tournament, as the team had already suffered a 60-run loss to New Zealand in Karachi.
 

Despite the solid cricketing performances, Pakistan’s loss triggered a meltdown among fans, leading to this bizarre theory about India's alleged use of supernatural powers. The debate continues on social media, with some Pakistani fans demanding a tactical revamp for the team, while others continue to speculate about India’s supposed 'jaadu-tona' influence in cricket.India, meanwhile, moves forward in the tournament, focusing on the upcoming matches, while the controversy surrounding Pakistan’s media claims of black magic adds an unexpected twist to the cricketing rivalry between the two nations.