The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has been an emotional rollercoaster for cricket fans, and Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan is no exception. On Sunday, March 2, the superstar found himself losing hope as India struggled in their match against New Zealand. Convinced that defeat was inevitable, he did what many superstitious fans do—he turned off his TV midway through the game.
But in a stunning turnaround, the Men in Blue bounced back to secure a thrilling victory over New Zealand, leaving Bachchan pleasantly shocked.
Unable to contain his excitement, Big B took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his disbelief and joy. “हम तो सोचे खेल हार जाएँगे NEW Zealand वाला, टीवी बंद कर दिया ।। पर जीत गये हम, क्या बात है INDIA!!! बधाई (I thought we were going to lose the New Zealand game, so I switched off the TV. But we won. What a match INDIA!!! Congratulations),” he wrote.
His post instantly went viral, with fans flooding the comment section with hilarious reactions. Some joked that Bachchan’s decision to switch off the TV might have been India’s lucky charm, while others shared their own superstitious match-watching habits.
India’s dominant performance saw them defeat New Zealand by 44 runs in their final Group A match at the Dubai International Stadium. With this win, they secured the top spot in their group and are now set to face Australia in a high-stakes semifinal on Tuesday, March 4, in Dubai.
Will Big B keep his TV on this time or will another dramatic twist await? Fans are eagerly waiting!
