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In a cricket showdown that will be remembered not just for the on-field action but also for the flood of hilarity on the internet, India delivered a res🥃ounᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚding victory against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 202♚3 Super 4s stage clash on ♉Monday.
As the match unfolded at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Khettarama, cricket enthusiasts from around the world couldn’t help but chuckle at the plethora of memes that captured the essence of this intense rivalry. But beyond the laughter-inducing memes, India’s stellar performance with the bat and ball stood out as they secured a convincing win over their arch-rivals.
Virat Kohli, KL Rahul destroy Pakistan bowling
The stage was set for an epic battle as Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl, hoping to capitalize on their formidable bowling attack. However, it was India’s top-order batters who stole the limelight. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill laid a solid foundation with their opening parꦯtnership, each contributing 56 and 58 runs, respectively.
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But the real showstopper was Virat Kohli, who continued to showcase his mastery of the game by scoring a brilliant 122 runs off 94 balls. Kohli’s authoritative performance included nine fours and three sixes, leaving Pakistan’s bowlers in despair. KL Rahul, who was making a comeback in the ODIs, also played a significant role, adding 111 runs to India’s total, with 12 fours and two sixes. India posted a formidable total of 356/2 in their 50 overs.
Kuldeep Yadav traps Pakistan in his web of spin
In contrast, Pakistan’s batting lineup faced immense pressure to chase down the daunting target. Fakhar Zaman, Imam ul Haq, and Babar Azam managed to make modest contributions, but the Indian bowlers, led by Kuldeep Yadav‘s five-wicket haul, tightened their grip on the game. Pakistan’s innings folded at 128/8 in 32 overs.
India’s resounding win triggers meme fest:
While the cricketing world marveled at India’s commanding victory by 228 runs, the internet was abuzz with hilarious memes that captured the essence of the match. Memes depicting Pakistan’s bowlers’ expressions in the face of India’s batting onslaught, Kohli and Rahul as superheroes, and Kuldeep as a wizard with his spin deliveries quickly went viral.
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Here are some of the funniest memes:
Indian players gave a befitting answer to Pakistan team 🤣🤣
जय भारत 🇮🇳— Ekta Singh (@EktaOfficel)
Surprise Mr. Babar Azam!
— Rajabets 🇮🇳👑 (@smileagainraja)
Wasim Akram commentary box mein
— Raja Babu (@GaurangBhardwa1)
Shaheen, Naseem, Rauf and Agha after the match
— Sunil the Cricketer (@1sInto2s)
Rizwan to lord thakur
— Gagan🇮🇳 (@1no_aalsi_)
Babar Azam against Jasprit bumrah
— Desi Bhayo (@desi_bhayo88)
Babar Azam playing one delivery, looki🤪ng at clouds, and then groundsmen with covers. 😭
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer)
Indian batsman with Pakistan bowling
— Abhishek (@be_mewadi)
Virat Kohli – KL Rahul
— Dr Gill (@ikpsgill1)
हर घर की कहानी
— Moana (@ladynationalist)
Shahee💜n Shah Afridi afteღr giving 79 runs in 10 overs
— Sagar (@sagarcasm)
naseem and rauf to babar azam
— Arun Lol (@dhaikilokatweet)
Sunil Shetty to KL Rahul haters today
— Aman (@Humourlessly)
कोहली जी पाकिस्तानी टीम के साथ 😹😹
— Byomkesh (@byomkesbakshy)
India Vs Pakistan Match Summary
— जेंटल मैन (@gentleman07_)