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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 resounding victory against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2023 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 partnership, 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 🇮🇳#INDvPAK #Kohli #AsiaCup2023 #BabarAzam #ShaheenShahAfridi #ViratKohli𓃵 #INDvPAK #ViratKohli #KLRahul #RohitSharma𓃵 #kuldeepyadav #BHAvsPAK #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/7mExHAYONw— Ekta Singh (@EktaOfficel) September 12, 2023
Surprise Mr. Babar Azam! #IndvPak pic.twitter.com/KtoZqYy1Pr
— Rajabets 🇮🇳👑 (@smileagainraja) September 11, 2023
Wasim Akram commentary box mein pic.twitter.com/4VGVVR4VMq
— Raja Babu (@GaurangBhardwa1) September 11, 2023
Shaheen, Naseem, Rauf and Agha after the match#INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/bkWcVzHQLt
— Sunil the Cricketer (@1sInto2s) September 11, 2023
Rizwan to lord thakur pic.twitter.com/1mQbDgqKXJ
— Gagan🇮🇳 (@1no_aalsi_) September 11, 2023
Babar Azam against Jasprit bumrah pic.twitter.com/hdjV33lNGS
— Desi Bhayo (@desi_bhayo88) September 11, 2023
Babar Azam playing one delivery, looking at clouds, and then groundsmen with covers. 😭
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) September 11, 2023
Indian batsman with Pakistan bowling #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/1DI2kHmUKl
— Abhishek (@be_mewadi) September 11, 2023
Virat Kohli – KL Rahul pic.twitter.com/kl0wNBuaGV
— Dr Gill (@ikpsgill1) September 11, 2023
हर घर की कहानी pic.twitter.com/ANjullft7v
— Moana (@ladynationalist) September 11, 2023
Shaheen Shah Afridi after giving 79 runs in 10 overs pic.twitter.com/A83R8A7E6n
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) September 11, 2023
naseem and rauf to babar azam #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/5pMAwgtOYz
— Arun Lol (@dhaikilokatweet) September 11, 2023
Sunil Shetty to KL Rahul haters today #INDvPAK
— Aman (@Humourlessly) September 11, 2023
कोहली जी पाकिस्तानी टीम के साथ 😹😹#INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/XoL68qVLU6
— Byomkesh (@byomkesbakshy) September 11, 2023
India Vs Pakistan Match Summary #INDvsPAK #AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/iK5Dd7CuGX
— जेंटल मैन (@gentleman07_) September 11, 2023