In a thrilling match that left fans on the edge of their seats, India emerged victorious over Pakistan in a roller-coaster showdown. Despite seeming to have the game in hand, Pakistan couldn’t secure the win, leading to a wave of disappointment and criticism from their fans.
India’s Struggles and Triumph
After losing the toss, India faced a formidable Pakistani bowling attack. The Indian innings got off to a rocky start, with only Rishabh Pant managing to stand tall as the rest of the batsmen struggled. India posted a modest total of 119 runs in 19 overs.
Pakistan’s Confident Start and Subsequent Collapse
Pakistan began their chase with confidence, bolstered by a strong performance in the first 10 overs. However, the momentum shifted as Indian bowlers tightened their grip on the game. Jasprit Bumrah’s spectacular bowling earned him the Man of the Match title, crucial in turning the game in India’s favor. Pakistan ended their innings at 113 for 7 in 20 overs, falling just six runs short of the target.
Reactions from Pakistani Fans
Disappointment and Criticism
The aftermath of the match saw a flood of memes and disappointed reactions from Pakistani fans. Many expressed their frustration over the team’s consecutive losses. One fan took to ‘X’ to vent his dismay, saying, “I’m done with this team. You can’t defend 160 against the USA. You can’t chase a run-a-ball game against India. This is embarrassing. I have no words to express my feelings for this team.” Another fan suggested, “Before any player comes into the Pakistan team, they should do two tests: 1) fitness test, 2) IQ test. No one plays more brainless cricket than our team.”
Pakistan’s Precarious Position
With 0 points after two matches, Pakistan’s qualification chances are now slim. The Babar Azam-led side must win their remaining matches against Canada and Ireland while hoping that the United States and Canada do not secure any more victories. Even if Pakistan wins both of their matches and the United States loses their remaining games, advancing to the Super 8 stage will depend on Net Run Rate (NRR). With both teams potentially tied at 4 points from 4 matches, Pakistan will need several favorable outcomes to advance.