Pakistan cricket fans are heartbroken after India emerged victorious in a thrilling match by a narrow margin. The high-pressure contest kept everyone on the edge of their seats, with both teams showcasing exceptional skills. Despite the valiant effort by Pakistan, India managed to pull off a win, leaving Pakistani analysts dissecting the reasons behind their team’s struggles.
Pakistan’s narrow six-run loss to India in the thrilling match of the T20 World Cup has left fans and former cricket greats in the country furious. The defeat in New York on Sunday puts Pakistan in a tough spot, risking their chances of advancing to the Super 8 stage. Management also hinted toward massive change in the team to get the desired results.
This was Pakistan’s second consecutive loss in Group A. This defeat was followed by a dramatic Super Over defeat to the United States last Thursday. To stay in the tournament, Pakistan must now win their remaining games against Canada and Ireland and hope other results go their way.
Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar voiced his frustration on social media, sarcastically praising the team’s effort to lose the game. “We should give credit to Pakistan, they tried their best to lose this game,” he said on national TV. “It was run-a-ball, nobody asked you to hit and do anything stupid. Shocking, surprised, disappointed, but that was expected.”
Akhtar also criticized the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the poor quality of the pitches in New York, calling them unsuitable for high-level cricket.
Pakistan had bowled India out for just 119 in 19 overs, setting themselves up for what seemed like an easy chase. But after a solid start, they collapsed, finishing at 113-7. Mohammad Rizwan’s reckless shot against Jasprit Bumrah was a turning point in the game.
Furious Reactions
Former fast bowling legends Waqar Younis and Wasim Akram were equally critical. Akram noted Rizwan’s lack of game awareness, while Younis called the batting performance horrible, saying Pakistan had squandered an easy win.
Fans across Pakistan, who had gathered in large numbers to watch the high-stakes match, expressed their disappointment. Ibrahim Irfan, a university student, called for a major overhaul of the team, criticizing the performances of several players. Ahmed Awan, another fan, suggested radical changes in the batting order.
The loss has not only affected Pakistan’s position in the tournament but also deeply hurt the pride of cricket fans in the country, who expected more from their team in such a crucial match.
