The Pakistan Cricket Team had an ugly T20 World Cup campaign. A shocking loss against the USA and an even more embarrassing defeat against India where the team failed to chase T20 runs in 120 balls paved the way for their early exit. For days, fans, followers and ex-players couldn’t wrap their heads around the horrendous display of the game. Despite the news being weeks old, it seems the painful memory isn’t fading away. During the SA vs India Final, while the world admired the skilful proteas and Indian players, Pakistani fans were too busy making comparisons and feeling hurt all over again.
The SA and India Final
The men in blue completely dominated the Proteas in the final to claim a very well-deserved victory. One side had never touched the World Cup silverware while the other was struggling to end the trophy drought for the past 17 years. But Rohit and his men managed to hold their nerves till the very last. Calm Kohli’s steady innings and heroic cameos from Axar Patel and Shivam Dube helped India put 175 on the Board.
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The Proteas forgot to bring the prowess that won them matches the entire World Cup. The Klaasen firepower did bring them back after the loss of early wickets, but a lack of intent in the succeeding players proved to be fatal for them even though it was almost run-a-ball for them. A classic catch at the boundary by Surya Kumar Yadav tarnished all South Africa hopes.
The Traumatized Pakistan Cricket Fans
But that was the SA vs India Final story. The trauma struck Pakistan cricket fans watched most of the game comparing the men in green with the teams playing the final. The grief of losing two matches that could’ve easily been won by the team isn’t subsiding. It hurts more since Babar and his men were the finalists in the 2022 World Cup while arch-rivals India were knocked out in the semis. There was admiration for the Indian clan, comparisons between players, and simple regret. Team India started a build-up from there, while Pakistan’s cricket fortress came crashing down. Here’s what X users took out their never-ending frustration.
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