• Netizens brutally trolled the Pakistan team for their poor fielding display against New Zealand during the opening T20I of the five-match series.

  • Pakistan dropped multiple catches during the first T20I against Blackcaps in Auckland.

Netizens brutally troll Pakistan after sloppy fielding against New Zealand during 1st T20I in Auckland’s Eden Park
Netizens brutally troll Pakistan after sloppy fielding against New Zealand (Image Source: Twitter)

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Auckland’s Eden Park was set ablaze with intense cricketing action during the opening T20I of the five-match series between New Zealand and Pakistan on January 12. While the Kiwi batters displayed fireworks with the bat, setting an imposing 226-run total, the focus shifted towards Pakistan’s lackluster fielding, which became the talk of the town.

New Zealand’s dominance: Daryl Mitchell and Kane Williamson shine

The match commenced with a shaky start for New Zealand as star opener Devon Conway departed for a golden duck in the first over. However, Finn Allen‘s aggressive innings put the Pakistani bowlers on the back foot. Allen scored quickfire 35 runs off 15 balls. Subsequent contributions from Kane Williamson (57) and Daryl Mitchell (61) propelled the Blackcaps to an impressive total of 226/8 in their allotted 20 overs.

Fielding fumbles from Babar Azam, Iftikhar Ahmed and others

Amidst New Zealand’s onslaught, Pakistan’s fielding performance left much to be desired as Babar Azam dropped a straightforward catch that was followed by Iftikhar Ahmed‘s juggling drop, which also added to the frustration. Mohammad Rizwan‘s missed run-out opportunity further compounded the team’s woes. These fielding lapses, if avoided, undoubtedly could have significantly impacted New Zealand’s final total.

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Social media outcry

Netizens didn’t hold back as they took to social media to express their displeasure over Pakistan’s sloppy fielding. Some fans called for the appointment of a new fielding coach, emphasizing the need for improvement in this crucial aspect of the game. Others, however, resorted to humor, unleashing a barrage of memes and messages, highlighting the team’s shortcomings in a lighthearted manner.

Now as netizens continue to vent their frustration and demand improvements in Pakistan’s fielding performance, it remains to be seen how the team will respond in the upcoming matches of the series.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

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