The much-awaited match between India and Pakistan concluded on a disappointing note for Indian fans after the team lost by 10 wickets in their first game of the T20 World Cup. Many took to social media to express their dismay after watching the game with many being hopeful for the next match.
After Pakistan won the toss, Indian fans were expecting a run feast and a solid partnership between openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul. However, minutes into the game, Shaheen Shah Afridi gave Pakistan a great start after dismissing Sharma on the very first ball he faced in the game and followed by Rahul’s wicket. While desi fans were hopeful after the Indian captain Virat Kohli steadied the game but soon the falling wickets quashed all expectations.
Moreover, Pakistan’s splendid performance and the partnership displayed by Mohammad Rizwan and skipper Babar Azam led to India’s defeat by 10 wickets at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium also won praise among netizens, who complimented the team for the game. The two players effortlessly chased the target of 152, bagging Pakistan’s first T20 World Cup win against India.
Post the match, netizens took to social media to express disappointment over India’s game. Many also congratulated the Pakistan team for the game. Here, take a look at some of the many reactions to India vs Pakistan match:
#INDvPAK #Ind #haar #Cricket#IndiaVsPak
Indians about Babar & Rizwan : pic.twitter.com/UYnPlG4vwX— 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐋 (@Khanna2388) October 24, 2021
#IndiaVsPak
Indian Cricket Fans Getting Ready For Office This Morning- pic.twitter.com/O7rM89PL5Y— Arun Shah (@mearunshah) October 25, 2021
Babar and Rizwan are skilled Batsman, cricket won today. Haar jeet chalti rehti hai.#indiaVsPakistan pic.twitter.com/8ncxrYm0yW
— Nishant Dhingra (@Nixshant) October 24, 2021
Kya matlab fire crackers burst na ho india mein isliye match haar gaye.
— Saffronist (@Saffronbloke) October 24, 2021
Finally 😆#PAKvIND #Pak_vs_India #T20WorldCup #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/t50jPnw5W0
— Sohail Saleem Khan (@SohailSaleem47) October 25, 2021
Haar gaye gam nahi 🙂
Par jis tarah hare dil toot gaya.💔 pic.twitter.com/Y5rcPhIvZt— Relatable things (@naseebwrites) October 24, 2021
Many fans also took to social media to praise Kohli’s performance stating that he alone was attempting to stabilise the match.
Virat Kohli be like #INDvPAK #indiaVsPakistan pic.twitter.com/FwMKYO5x92
— Shubham Salunke (@shubhams_26) October 24, 2021
Kohli🫂#INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/alqA87W9Yz
— Anurag Soni (@anuragsoni_22) October 24, 2021
Virat Kohli tonight: #INDvPAK #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/ORDL2Ws6g0
— Tinā ✨ (@tina_basetia) October 24, 2021