Watch: ‘Ram Siya Ram’ song played at Pallekele during IND vs PAK Asia Cup match, video goes viral

The clash between India and Pakistan never fails to captivate cricket enthusiasts worldwide. Their intense rivalry has consistently attracted the largest audience in the cricketing world. Adding to the excitement, the first 50-overs game between these two nations in four years is taking place at Kandy's Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

Team India stumbled at the start of their innings, facing early setbacks from the formidable duo of Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf. However, it was Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya who rose to the occasion, standing tall against Pakistan's bowlers and propelling India to a challenging total. Amidst the on-field action, the stands were alive with countless moments that delighted the fans.

When India and Pakistan face off, the music resonating throughout the stadium becomes a shared experience. Both nations share a common language, a similar culture, and a mutual appreciation for music. The playlist featured a plethora of Bollywood songs, Coke Studio melodies, patriotic anthems, and devotional tunes. 

At one point, even the renowned 'Ram Siya Ram' song from Adipurush made its way into the DJ's selection at Pallekele. The iconic 'Badhe Chalo' from Lagaan echoed through the stadium multiple times during India's innings. Similarly, Pasoori from Coke Studio dominated the airwaves, providing maximum playtime for the enthusiastic crowd.

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The Land of Ravana is playing Ram Siya Ram every time the Land of Rama hits a boundary against Pakistan. Unthinkable on an Indian cricket ground.pic.twitter.com/6LGEvzbF4Q

— THE SKIN DOCTOR (@theskindoctor13) September 2, 2023

Rain has had a significant impact on fans' entertainment worldwide, causing disruptions during the game. In the Indian innings, the match was interrupted twice by showers, providing Pakistan with an opportunity to analyze and enhance their strategy against the Indian top-order. A brief period of rain was predicted for around 7 p.m., and currently, precipitation is falling in Kandy. 

Consequently, the match will likely lose some overs, potentially leading to a revision of the target using the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method in the second innings. Team India struggled, managing only 266 runs, with only wicket-keeper Ishan Kishan and all-rounder Hardik Pandya making substantial contributions.

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