Canadian pop sensation wins hearts ahead of India’s Champions Trophy final clash against New Zealand
Mumbai, March 9 – Global pop icon Shawn Mendes made a spectacular India debut at Lollapalooza 2025 in Mumbai on March 8, delivering a high-energy performance that had fans in a frenzy. However, the moment that truly stole the show was when Mendes sported Virat Kohli’s jersey, electrifying the crowd just a day before India’s Champions Trophy final against New Zealand.
A viral video circulating on social media shows Mendes, best known for hits like “Stitches” and “Señorita”, embracing India’s cricket fever with his Kohli tribute, winning hearts across the country.
“It was an unforgettable moment! Seeing Mendes wear Kohli’s jersey just before the big final gave me goosebumps,” shared an ecstatic fan.
Mendes delivered a power-packed setlist, performing his biggest hits and keeping the crowd on their feet throughout the night. His debut at Lollapalooza India 2025, a festival that brings together international and Indian artists, was undoubtedly one of the biggest highlights of the event.
Meanwhile, cricket fans across India are gearing up for a high-stakes showdown as India faces New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final. India remains unbeaten in the tournament, while the Kiwis, led by Mitchell Santner, are determined to script another historic win. The match is being billed as a rematch of the iconic 2000 final, which New Zealand won, and an opportunity for India to avenge past losses, including the 2019 World Cup semifinal and the 2021 World Test Championship final.
India recently defeated New Zealand by 44 runs, with Shreyas Iyer’s 79-run knock and Varun Chakravarthy’s five-wicket haul proving decisive. With both teams in prime form, the final promises to be an epic battle for glory.
Mendes’ on-stage tribute to Kohli has only intensified the excitement, blending music and cricket fever into an unforgettable weekend for Indian fans.
Suggested Tags:
Shawn Mendes, Lollapalooza India, Virat Kohli, India vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy 2025, Mumbai Concert, Cricket Fever, India Cricket, ICC Champions Trophy, Mitchell Santner, Kane Williamson, Varun Chakravarthy, Shreyas Iyer, Matt Henry, Music Festival