ICC Champions Trophy 2017 – Twitter Reacts To A Cliffhanger Between Pakistan And Sri Lanka
Nov 2, 2023 at 3:41 PM
The game between Pakistan and Sri Lanka was more like a mutual helping society, will both sides giving each other some really easy chances to storm back into the game. Ultimately, in the classical Asian rivalry, it was Pakistan who edged through in an absolute thriller to clinch the all important semi final slot. Pakistan now will lock horns with hosts England at this very ground on Wednesday, in what promises to be a thrilling affair already.
This contest however, can be termed as a comical affair to say the least, given how each team messed up easy opportunities. Throughout the game and the chase especially, Cardiff was a host to extremely sloppy catching and fielding, where all basics of the game were taken for a toss. In the battle of the two comical teams, it was the less comical one which managed to get through.
For Pakistan though, the team is indebted to the calmness of their skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed. Chasing a mediocre 237, Pakistan were well placed at 74-1, before that score turned into 137-6. Needing 75 to win and just three wickets in hand, Mohammad Amir joined forces with his captain to script a memorable win for Pakistan.
Despite Ahmed being dropped twice, he made the most of his chances and registered an unbeaten half century to get his team through. Amir was unbeaten on 28 as well, as he played an ideal support role. Fans on Twitter went wild throughout the game and below are some of the tweets.
As I said earlier you just never know which Pakistan team will show up …. but they are intriguing to Watch … #CT17 #PAKvSL
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 12, 2017
Come on boys brilliant effort what an innings from the captain. Leading from the front .it appears boys are peaking at the right time.
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) June 12, 2017
Had I been a Pakistani Cricket fan, I would have retired with Misbah-ul-haq. #PAKvSL
— Gabbar (@GabbbarSingh) June 12, 2017
This same country where we keep picking same failure for PM & people ask why we keep picking same failures in team 😂#PAKvSL
— Nasir Jamshed (@NasirJamshed_) June 12, 2017
7 Players Departed To Airport. Aur Sarfraz Ne Fir Dhoka Diya. Got His Team Mate Run-out. 😉😉😉#PakKiGharWapsi#CT17 #PAKvSL #SLvPAK #INDvPAK
— Sir Jadeja fan (@SirJadeja) June 12, 2017
Mohammad Hafeez like electricity. Never then when you need. Always having bloody blackout when needed. #PAKvSL #CT17
— Nasir Jamshed (@NasirJamshed_) June 12, 2017
Sri Lanka has manage to put back the pressure on Pakistan who needs a captain's knock from Sarfraz #PAKvSL on @OSNSports
— Daren Sammy (@darensammy88) June 12, 2017
Shabash Sarfraz aur Amir…Ye match abhi bhee humare haath mein hai…Aise he lage raho!
Inshallah Pakistan jeete ga— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) June 12, 2017
Malinga should just put a few dollars in Mohammad Amir's pocket to win this.
— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) June 12, 2017
Hmmmm… Do you really want to make a semi ???
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) June 12, 2017
How to keep losing wickets on nothing deliveries..#pakvsl
— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) June 12, 2017
Only one man can save pakistan from facing defeat is non other than Hafiz Saeed who can bomb the Stadium. #PAKvSL
— Keerthi Raj (@keerthirajput) June 12, 2017
It's painful to watch our team bat. Unpredictable = unprofessional. #PAKvSL
— Faizan Ahmad (@M_FaizanAhmad) June 12, 2017
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#PAKvSL
Afridi where are u????— Dr.Kulsoom (R.Ph) (@ItsKSMalik) June 12, 2017
Predictably Unpredictable 🇵🇰 #CT17
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 12, 2017
Pakistan and South Africa should play a World Cup final…. loser gets the trophy. #PakvSL #IndvSA #CT17
— Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) June 12, 2017
Pakistan run-chases, for over 60 years – never easy and not recommended to those with a weak heart #SLvPAK #CT17
— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) June 12, 2017
Apart from the English weather.. what this #CT17 has told me is that the fans still loves ODI cricket and that puts a smile on my face! 😃
— Dean Jones AM (@ProfDeano) June 12, 2017
Hassan Ali is a typical 'Made in Pakistan' fast bowler. Natural product of the Pakistan cricket culture.👏👏👏#CT17
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) June 12, 2017
It is not easy being a Pakistan cricket fan is it! There is no such thing as an easy run chase. Can still get this in singles but will they!
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 12, 2017
Excellent from @SarfarazA_54 but good sensible batting from #MAmir with good shots, nothing slog just simple batting. #PAKvSL #CT17
— Vijayasimha K P 🇮🇳 (@Vijay1083) June 12, 2017
If we won today Inshah'Allah..
My MOTM would be Amir..
Gem of an Innings under pressure rotating strike better than our top order #PAKvSL— Usman (@_usmanahmed_) June 12, 2017
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