The hopes were soaring, but they came down when Pakistan lost the high-voltage match against the Arch-Rival India-the first meeting after armed conflicts. Despite the glimpse of resistance, the Pakistani device never fully clicked, and the pressure was only mounted further when the hunt unfolded, leaving fans’ heart brod.
Fans were quick to argue that Pakistan’s much -talked -about “intention” lacked balance. An observer wrote that solution of aggression without sensitivity is a curse, adding that such an approach only leads to chaos and self -destruction.
Others pointed out the irony of Pakistan’s collapse and noticed that Shaheen Shah Afridi ended up as the team’s highest race scorer, while opening Said Said Ayub was their most successful wicket-taker. For many, this highlighted how bad the batting and bowling units underpinned in their primary roles.
The team’s choice of shots was also under sharp criticism. Supporters questioned whether “intention and aggression” meant to give up rotation of strike and swinging blindly at each delivery. Without a sharp turn in the field and some help to bowlers, fans claimed that a sensible, yet positive approach could have helped Pakistan place a competitive total.
It all started with heartache when Pakistan’s star opener – hailed by some cricket gurus when “Next Babar Azam” fell for a Golden Duck. Mohammad Haris followed shortly after and left both openers back in the pavilion within the first two overs, with only six races on the board.
Mohammad Haris didn’t last long either – Jasprit Bumrah made him nod for only three. Two down into two overs, and the scoreboard showed a miserable six.
Fakhar Zaman then agreed to join Sahibzada Farhan and tried to stabilize a sinking ship. For a while it seemed that they had things under control. The couple sewed 39 races where Fakhar found a certain rhythm.
But just like Pakistan began to breathe, Axar Patel hit the eighth over and sent Fakhar back to 17.
This wicket opened the flooding gates. What followed was a middle order collapse leaving Pakistan roll. Wickets continued to tumble, and before anyone could blink, the scoring was nosy to 64 for six in the 13th over. Farhan, the lonely warrior who held things together, eventually went one of Koldepe Yadav and left on the 17th. He is the top scored with a match 40 out of 44, decorated with a four and three tall sixes.
When it looked like Pakistan would be folded humbly, Shaheen Shah Afridi decided to throw his bat. And boy, he connected. A fiery como of 33 out of only 16 balls, including four massive sixes, gave laps a much needed push. Fans were quick to respond to his short but really amazing bank.
Faheem Ashraf (11) and Sufiyan Muqeem (10) tiled late, but that would never be enough against India’s bowling attack.
KoldeP Yadav was the star who weaved its magic to demand three wickets for only 18 races. Bumrah and Axar supported him with two pieces, while Varun Chakravarthy and Hardik Pandya put one each.
India began their hunt in an explosive way. Although Shubman Gill went back early in the other, Abhishek Sharma came out and swung and crushed four boundaries and two sixes in a virgin 31 out of only 13 balls. Hans Komo had Pakistan on the back foot immediately before Saim Ayub removed him in the fourth over.
Tilak Varma and Skipper Suryakumar Yadav stabilized India’s hunting with a 56-race tripod before Said Ayub hit again to remove Varma for a race-a-ball 31. From there, Suryakumar took full control, ending undefeated at 47 of 37 balls-his highest score against Pakistan in T20is-for guidance in India with 25 Balls.
‘Babar, Rizwan missed’
A section of fans turned their anger against Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), which criticized the decision to omit former Captain Babar Azam and Senior Dough Mohammad Rizwan of the Asia Cup trop. Many argued that the batting collapse against India could have been avoided if the experienced couple was in the lineup.
Supporters also pointed out that Babar and Rizwan’s ability to anchor laps and rotate strike may have prevented the ruthless shot that triggered the downfall of Pakistan.
Some even accused PCBs of short -term thinking and said the move was more about “making statements” than building a winning combination.
SAIM AYUB-PAKISTANS Surprise Wicket-Taker
It turned out to be a bittersweet day for Saim Ayub. After sacking a golden duck with bats, the left-handed had an unlikely influence with the ball and ended as Pakistan’s only wicket-taker in the match. His part-time off-spin claimed all three Indian wickets as they chased down the 128-run target.
While the rest of Pakistan’s bowling attacks struggled to enter, Saim’s breakthrough at least delayed India’s march to victory. His scalps included key lime, giving fans a brief glimpse of hope in the midst of an otherwise unilateral competition.
Social media was quick to respond to the unusual scorecard, with many pointing out the irony of a specialized dough that ends up as the team’s lonely wicket taker. For some, it was a moment of pride that Saim showed a fight with the ball, but for others it emphasized Pakistan’s dazzling bowling problems in the high -voltage match.
