New Delhi: India’s loss against South Africa in the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has made the path narrower for Pakistan. For Pakistan to stay in the race for the semis, India was required to win against the Proteas. The neighbours can still qualify on paper, but the practical chances look bleak.
In the game, Virat Kohli dropped an easy catch while Rohit Sharma missed a runout chance. However, this has led Indian fans to cheer as a meme fest began on Twitter. Netizens took it as beating Pakistan twice in the tournament.
While some fans were upset due to the defeat, Bharat Army and some fans in the stadium at Perth said goodbye to Pakistan.
See you next year Pakistan ?#INDvsSA | #T20WorldCuphttps://t.co/deM068MyJPpic.twitter.com/WlSmU2iQEf
— Shaurya Rai (@shaurya_24R) October 30, 2022
When you defeat Pakistan twice. #IndvsSA pic.twitter.com/e2XPBUjQ5L
— Rajabets India??? (@smileandraja) October 30, 2022
Ashwin missed running out the non-striker and here is what netizens have to say.
Ash Anna just remembered what we have to do ?.
#PakistanCricket l #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/7RCzc0WRUV— Hitesh ??. (@Hitesh_74) October 30, 2022
Match summary #CricketTwitter #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/htJdk0UCFI
— Professor ngl राजा बाबू ?? (@GaurangBhardwa1) October 30, 2022
Indian team right now ?#INDvsSA #india #Worlds2022 #ViratKohli #PakistanCricket pic.twitter.com/rb1DyclzMO
— Prakash Gupta®?? (@GuptaPrakashH) October 30, 2022
India lost to South Africa.. bahot bura hua Bro #T20WorldCup#INDvsSA #INDIAvsSA #PakistanCricket pic.twitter.com/vAUAiM1zTx
— Prabhat Chaturvedi (@PrabChats) October 30, 2022
When Kohli dropped the catch, some were shocked while some called it acting.
Kohli giving though competition to shahrukh khan in Acting! ?#INDvsSA #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/WLugwu18Z4
— Sania? (@whois_sania) October 30, 2022
Virat Kohli Drops a Catch Rohit Sharma Misses an Run-Out
Indian Fans-:#INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/69m3a9AKdM
— Pulkit??❤️ (@pulkit5Dx) October 30, 2022
Lolzzz ? IND vs SA #INDvsSA #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/uTNeUrTkYb
— Waqas Gulzar (@WaqasGulzarPak) October 30, 2022
Bye Bye Pakistan..#WC2022 will not miss you ??#INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/iiaVFhi69J
— Mohit Tyagi (@mohittyagi) October 30, 2022
After a stunning spell from Lungi Ngidi, India’s top order failed to acclimate to Perth’s bounce. Starting with a maiden over, Wayne Parnell picked wickets in the death. Ngidi’s 4-wicket haul and Parnell picking three halted India’s efforts at 133/9. The only batter who looked comfortable in the Indian lineup was Suryakumar Yadav. SKY scored a brilliant 68 off 40 balls to take his side to a respectable total.
Using the swing, Arshdeep Singh dismissed both Quinton de Kock and Rilee Rossouw in the second over. After a poor start, Aiden Markram and David Miller tried to get things back on track. After the 10th over, they decided to shift the gears and managed to chase the score with two balls remaining. Miller scored a fantastic 59* off 46 while Markram scored 52 off 41 deliveries.
After this game, South Africa stands at the top of the table in Group 2, while India is in the second position. To qualify, Pakistan needs to win both the games against Bangladesh and South Africa, while they will need India to lose against Zimbabwe.
