As the whole cricket world await the biggest clashes of T20 World Cup 2021 on October 24 between India and Pakistan, both teams have begun their preparations with warm-up games. Virat Kohli and Babar Azam’s sides made an impressive first impression with wins over England and West Indies respectively.
However, things were quite contrasting for them on Wednesday just a few days before the mega blockbuster contest. While India absolutely outplayed Australia in a one-sided contest, it wasn’t a great outing for Pakistan in Dubai.
Disappointing bowling display from Pakistan
After being asked to bat first, Pakistan had an impressive outing with the bat as they went on to post a competitive total of 186/6 in 20 overs on the back of Fakhar Zaman’s half-century. In reply, the Proteas were reeling at 15/2 in 3 overs and the platform was set for a comfortable SA victory.
However, Pakistan bowlers completely lost the plot after that as Rassie van der Dussen played a sensational knock. 47 runs were needed in the last three overs as Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi and Hasan Ali conceded 18, 10 and 22 runs respectively as the Proteas hunted down the target, much to the shock of Pakistan fans.
The netizens did not miss out the opportunity to troll Pakistan as their bowlers came up with another dismal performance, just few days before the big game against India. Twitter was filled with posts with how a star-studded Indian batting line-up would fare against such a bowling attack on October 24.
Check out the best reactions:
#pakvsSa #T20WorldCup it's rewind time 😝😂🤣 pic.twitter.com/UcprBNgyUi
— The Inferno (@theinfreno) October 20, 2021
Finished South Africa chased down 186 against Peak Pokistan. Lol!… and they are dreaming to defeat India. #pakvsSa
— #MI (@CaptainRo45) October 20, 2021
Van der Dussen 🔥🔥🔥what a knock..what a player #pakvsSa
— Abhijithॐ (@abheestweet) October 20, 2021
Did we seriously just lose this match? Hadd hai wese. It was going so beautifully.#pakvsSa
— Usama Amjad (@UsamaAmjad96) October 20, 2021
Likh ke rakhwalo india se bhi pit pita ke aaein ge saray…..wah re inki bowling😂😂😂#pakvsSa
— S. (@Noonelistening) October 20, 2021
This is pakistan bowling for you.#Unpredictable#PakvsSA
— Abrar ul haq (@abrarulhaq_) October 20, 2021
https://twitter.com/wondmaibadan/status/1450880282383421440
Failed to defend 19 in last over, not a good sign. #pakvsSa #T20WorldCup
— Waqas Siddiqui #Imranist (@WaqasASiddiqui) October 20, 2021
https://twitter.com/Faheem_ur_sexy/status/1450880252108886021
Aise haraoge India ko? Hahaha #pakvssa
— Grim Reaper (@Grim_Reaper280) October 20, 2021
Only shaheen afridi looking good in Pakistan bowling easy win fir india #IndvsPak #pakvsSa
— Aamir (@F91784665) October 20, 2021