New Delhi, February 2026.
Some days call for taking it up a
notch, other days demand total thunder. When it’s an India vs Pakistan cricket
match, there’s only one way to show up and that is Toofani. Living its
anthem philosophy of AajKuchToofaniKarte Hain, Thums Up turned the India–Pakistan
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match into a storming spectacle. Iconic hip-hop artist
Hanumankind took over the stadium transforming match-day energy into a
full-blown Taste the Thunder moment.
Against
the backdrop of a packed stadium, Hanumankind performed Thums Up’s latest
anthem - Taste the Thunder along with some of his select tracks. Instinctive and unapologetic, Hanumankind’s performance
mirrored the intensity of the match, bringing Thums Up’s thunderous spirit
alive in the stands and on screen.
Thums Up’s signature static-glitch visuals took
over the LED screens, followed by a sharp countdown that set the atmosphere.
Hanumankind then took the stage with Taste the Thunder, as coordinated
lighting, smoke and aerial choreography amplified the performance, before the
spectacle built into a high-energy finale led by Kings United India. The moment
brought together the homegrown rap phenomenon, the iconic hip-hop dance crew
and ICC Men’s T20 World Cup action in a standout cultural collaboration, closing
with a powerful, crowd-led Toofani crescendo.
Hanumankind said, “It’s incredible to perform at a match like this
one. You can feel the energy in the air. Being able to do this with Thums Up is
special, it’s a good time to be a fan of sports.”
Taste the Thunder
brings together Hanumankind’s street verses and Vishal Dadlani’s commanding
hooks. Launched recently in a press showcase in Mumbai, the anthem is already
striking a chord for its raw sound and fearless attitude.
Sumeli Chatterjee, Category
Head, Sparkling Flavours, Coca-Cola India and Southwest Asia
said, “A match like this becomes a marker in
cricketing history, not just for fans of the two teams, but for the sport as a
whole. The atmosphere in the stadium was absolutely electric! Thums Up has been
an integral part of such moments of high-intensity and excitement for
cricket. With his raw, unfiltered
energy, Hanumankind made ‘AajKuchToofaniKarte Hai’ the perfect clarion call for
the moment and the match.”
With
cricket commanding the field and music driving the atmosphere in the stands,
Hanumankind’s performance added a powerful new layer to match-day
entertainment. As Taste the Thunder journeys from studio to stadium, Thums Up
continues to show up at India’s biggest moments, reinforcing its place in youth
culture and live experienceswhere only one thing fits: Toofan.