Pakistan have won their second game against hosts England in a nerve racking thriller. After a subdued performance against West Indies, Pakistan clearly turned the tide against the home team.
They have done justice to their “unpredictable” tag in this game. England were considered heavy favorites going into the game, but Pakistan had other ideas. After losing 4-0 to England recently, the Pakistan cricket team were on fire from the start.
Imam Ul Haq and Fakhar Zaman gave the team a solid start with 82 run partnership. The middle order clicked so well on the day. Babar Azam, Mohammed Hafeez and Sarfaraz Ahmed have all chipped in with impressive knocks.
All the three players managed to score fifties and ensured there were no hiccups in their innings. Eventually, the team finished with 348 on the board at the end of their innings. On the other hand, English bowlers were clueless against Pakistan after their disciplined bowling display against South Africa.
Asked to chase 332, England faltered early with both openers dismissed inside nine overs. Joe Root stood strong, but Pakistan picked Eoin Morgan and Ben Stokes and put England under pressure. However, Root got much needed support from Jos Buttler. The duo managed to stabilize their innings and got England back into the game. They managed to put on a 130 run partnership for the 5th wicket.
Both Jos Buttler and Joe Root managed to score hundreds in the process. However, once Pakistan took both their wickets, the energy is back in the team. Pushed by the crowd, Pakistan team played with purpose and built more and more pressure on English lower order.
Eventually, they won the game comfortably with 14 runs. Wahab Riaz took Moeen Ali and Chris Woakes in successive deliveries during 48th over.
Here is how Twitter Reacted to Pakistan’s win
Lose 4 nil to the Worlds No1 team coming into the World Cup. Get demolished by a team that had to qualify for the CWC in your 1st game. Lose your last 11 completed ODI’s. Take down the No 1 ranked team next game. Never write off Pakistan??????.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) June 3, 2019
CAUSE OF DEATH : PAKISTAN CRICKET TEAM.
— Rida. (@RFatima__) June 3, 2019
Just landed and see what a staggering performance Pakistan have put up. I told you, with Pakistan, yesterday has no connection to today, today none to tomorrow.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 3, 2019
I hate you pakistan team i love you no i hate you… no no no i love you.. i am done. Screw you.. no ok come here i didnt mean it.. goddammit why are you so weird.. yes.. i love you i love you i love you
— Jibby (@JibbyD) June 3, 2019
This match came to England, then to Pakistan, then to England, again back to Pakistan, then again to England with that six from Woakes, now back to Pakistan.
Yaar dil ka mareeez banadogai.
— kazmi. (@HaayeShabbir) June 3, 2019
Trent Bridge echoing with Dil Dil Pakistan.
— Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) June 3, 2019
If Pakistan win this, it wouldn’t be because of luck at all, luck hasn’t been on their side at all especially while bowling.
— Rehan Ulhaq (@Rehan_ulhaq) June 3, 2019
“This is Pakistan cricket for you!”
— Imran Ahmad Khan (@imranahmadkh) June 3, 2019
https://twitter.com/Wazeer_e_Azam/status/1135564237894344705
Dear,
Seasonal cricket fans,Never ever write off the Pakistan cricket team. They will always surprise you at their lowest. Best when their wounded. #corneredtigers ?? #ENGvPAK #CWC19
— Asim Azhar (@AsimAzharr) June 3, 2019
Take a bow @TheRealPCB resilience … Thats the key !!! Wonderful comback to turn the fortunes #EngVPAK #CWC2019 Well done… But imagine what you can do if you field well too !!!
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) June 3, 2019
Amazing what a better attitude does to a cricket team! Well played Pakistan! Great win. ????
Who says One Day cricket is dead? #ICCWorldcup19— Dean Jones AM (@ProfDeano) June 3, 2019
You lose 11 games in a row. Then you are out for 105 against a team that hasn't won a series for four years. Then you rack up 348 against the world's best team and beat them in their den. Pakistan's cricket is a slap in the face of logic. #CWC19
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) June 3, 2019
105 one day. And defeating the World Cup favourites in the next match. That’s Pakistan for you. Unpredictable. Entertaining. Well done ? #CWC19 #EngvPak
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 3, 2019
What was the point winning 4-0, when you can't win when its actually required? Anyway… It happens… Well fought by England.#CWC19 #ENGvPAK
— Mohamed Multazim (@iam_Multazim) June 3, 2019
#ENGvPAK Lowest total of the tournament so far: Pakistan 105 against WI…. Highest total of the tournament so far: Pakistan 349 against England…..and Pakistan has only played 2 games so far…. LOVE MY BI POLAR CRICKET TEAM…? JEET Mubarik Pakistaniyo! ALLAH ka shukkr❤️??
— Hamza Ali Abbasi (@iamhamzaabbasi) June 3, 2019
England is the first team to lose a World Cup match despite two centuries. #EngvPak
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) June 3, 2019
https://twitter.com/ZHMagsi/status/1135604250153816064