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The eighth match of the ODI World Cup 2023 saw Pakistan take on Sri Lanka at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Tuesday, October 10. The match started off with a brilliant performance from Sri Lanka batters as they went all guns and blazing against Pakistan. However, an unexpected and controversial incident also took place during the first innings when a fan wearing a Team India jersey was spotted waving a Pakistan flag, leaving cricket enthusiasts in India shocked and disappointed.
Sri Lanka’s dominant batting performance
Winning the toss and choosing to bat first, Sri Lanka put up a formidable total of 344 runs courtesy of outstanding innings from Kusal Mendis and Sadeera Samarawickrama. Mendis played a breathtaking knock of 122 runs off just 77 deliveries, while Samarawickrama contributed a brilliant 108 off 89 balls. Pathum Nissanka also chipped in with a crucial 51 runs. Although Hasan Ali managed to pick up four wickets for Pakistan, it wasn’t enough to contain Sri Lanka’s onslaught.
Fan donning Indian jersey waves Pakistan flag
While Sri Lanka’s batting fireworks were the highlight of the first innings, an incident in the stands stole some of the spotlight. A fan, seemingly a supporter of Team India, was captured on camera waving a Pakistan flag during the Islander’s batting. This unexpected and bizarre act quickly spread across social media platforms, leaving netizens in disbelief.
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The social media outrage
As soon as the image of the fan waving the Pakistan flag in an Indian jersey went viral, it sparked outrage among cricket fans, and they didn’t shy away from expressing their displeasure and astonishment. Many questioned the patriotism and motives of the individual as they saw the act against India’s integrity.
Here’s how fans reacted:
We live in a country where people support enemies and hate Indian captain 💔#PAKvSL pic.twitter.com/qL9QfARLaZ
— Nisha (@NishaRo45_) October 10, 2023
Clown wearing Indian jersey and holding Pakistan flag 🤡🤡🤡
— Manojkumar (@Manojkumar_099) October 10, 2023
Who are these people supporting Pakistan? Definitely not Pakistanis. The Indian government must send a few of them to the Indo-Pak border. Then they'll think 1000 times before raising Pakistan's national flag. #PAKvSL
— Prathamesh Kakad (@dankPk29) October 10, 2023
Not sure bcz he's wearing IND jersey but…IF he's an Indian & still waving Pakistan's flag…he's a bloody traitor
Want to watch match Go but waving pak's flag? Ridiculous
Why so much love for that terror!st nation?Go and live there & then flaunt their flag happily#PAKvSL https://t.co/iLG4gqwUEl— RS (@_focus__on) October 10, 2023
Wearing Indian Jersey & holding Paxtan Flag. These kind of people we should be worry about pic.twitter.com/7Z6KFPD3Wx
— Squint Neon (@TheSquind) October 10, 2023
Dark reality of Modern INDIA
— Silent Alien (@SilentAlienn) October 10, 2023
Inko toh desh nikala de do https://t.co/100f3lE0o7
— HARENDRA 045 (@HARENDRA045) October 10, 2023
