Last night, when everyone was watching the Coke Studio Season Finale, Pakistan was also taking on the West Indies in Dubai. After all, they are the T20 champions *plays Champion by DJ Bravo*
So going into the match, a lot of people had their doubts about our men in green.
But then, Imad Wasim began to use the cracks on the pitch to crack the West Indies batting line-up. And boy oh boy were people surprised at what happened.
BOWLED
— Ahmed (@azkhawaja1) September 23, 2016
Can't believe what my eyes are seeing #PAKvsWI
— Haleema Khan (@haleemak_) September 23, 2016
Waisay, let’s be honest. A lot of us (me included) were still nervous about the remainder of the match as these wickets were falling.
Were you not thinking to yourself “yaar, abhee batting bhee kernee hai?” When did we become so pessimistic? Sigh.
@haleemak_ I have a feeling that Pak might loose the match from here. I hope it does not come true.
— SwabiGulona (@raza346) September 23, 2016
But that didn’t happen. And people really started getting excited after the 4th wicket went down.
And maybe they were starting to feel like we might actually win the match too.
This is how actually Pakistan treated West Indies today.#PAKvsWI pic.twitter.com/TMP7FsxpGk
— Azmeer (@raving_dead) September 23, 2016
Warning: NSFW (or kids)
West Indies batsmen rn. pic.twitter.com/hwsbFvW9Tj
— Ahmed (@azkhawaja1) September 23, 2016
Meanwhile, many people were finally able to find some common ground
The only time Pakistanis praising some Nawaz ? #PAKvsWI
— Fatima Khan (@Fatty_Khan) September 23, 2016
Mohammad Amir‘s absence was certainly felt by some
Fortunately, the team was able to cope well without him. In case you’re wondering where he was, well this guy seems to have a theory.
While cricket team is playing day/night match & Amir playing only night match #PAKvsWI
— arshad syed (@arshadsyed001) September 23, 2016
But that’s okay, because Imad stepped up.
1st Spinner and 2nd Pakistani Bowler to take fifer in T20I#PAKvWI #PAKvsWI #WIvPAK #WIvsPAK pic.twitter.com/Du7UqbPKij
— Ahsan. (@CS_Says) September 23, 2016
Also see: Cricketer Imad Wasim Held A Q&A With Fans And It Did Not Go Well
Obviously, someone had to make an India reference (make love not war)
#PAKvsWI #India :)) pic.twitter.com/EB27zjOjSe
— Muhammad Nouman (@IamNouman1) September 24, 2016
Something around this?
The new age of cricket has arrived.
Imaad, Nawaz, Hassan….
The thinking cricketers.#PAKvsWI— Shary #TeamAhmad (@SharyOfficial) September 23, 2016
Pakistan Batting Tweets came after 10:45 pm
When it came time for our batting, well, things went by REALLY REALLY SMOOTHLY.
Which doesn’t happen that often :/ Sharjeel started the innings off well putting in 3 fours and a six before giving up his wicket #typical
Second ball and Sharjeel Khan means business here against Badree https://t.co/uv7pGVCpJ7 #PAKvsWI pic.twitter.com/4hQPDb2J2V
— Tribune Sports (@ETribuneSports) September 23, 2016
Sharjeel, here’s someone who has some advice for you tho
Sharjeel is good, aggressive but a bit one dimensional. Gotta develop a better repertoire of shots #PakvsWI
— Haroun Rashid (@HarounRashid2) September 23, 2016
Things definitely ended on a positive note and we’re all looking forward to what’s to come next
Just 2 Matches as Captain
Already Beat the World T20 Champions and Runner Ups
Take a bow Sarfaraz #PAKvWI #PAKvsWI #WIvPAK #WIvsPAK pic.twitter.com/OknTEVFt03— Ahsan. (@CS_Says) September 23, 2016
Let’s all take a moment of silence for this guy:
And this is not the way to try to take a catch when you are in the crowd #Cricket #PakvWI pic.twitter.com/zkCY2Mm3Ge
— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) September 23, 2016
While the team was fighting hard for glory, this is what Capt. Misbah was up to 😉
My Quaid, your Quaid, our Quaid @captainmisbahpk doing his beautiful push-ups.@IsbUnited #LUMS pic.twitter.com/AijMywUayH
— Hira (@hiraheadquarter) September 23, 2016