In case you missed it – which I’m sure you didn’t – the Pakistan Cricket team just won.
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka, qualify for #ChampionsTrophy semi-final https://t.co/VuirHsBFsi
— Dawn.com (@dawn_com) June 12, 2017
To say that the match was an emotional roller coaster would be an understatement. From some people speculating about the win, to others placing bets on teams (even in Ramazan- haw,) people were keeping an eye on the score at all points. Pakistan cricket team ke matches barely hee boring hotay hain. This match was no different.
There was the usual Ramiz Raja bashing, because of course
FUCK OFF BACK TO AITCHISON, RAMIZ
— Shumail (@Shumyl) June 12, 2017
And people used jokes to cover up the fact that they were super nervous
Sri Lanka is dropping catches as if Pakistan told them that Champions Trophy semi final will be held in Lahore. #PAKvSL
— Haider Ali Khan (@HaiderAli_100) June 12, 2017
Ammi ki dua was stored as ammunition
My mother is so cute.
Mother: kitna score chaiay?
Me: 4
Mother: ya Allah 2 chikkay lag jain#PAKvSL
— Baji Please (@BajiPlease) June 12, 2017
And it came down to a truly nail-biting point
#PAKvSL: Pakistan just requires eight runs to win!https://t.co/bsZV0cllXn pic.twitter.com/116Xu2rmjz
— ARY News (@ARYNEWSOFFICIAL) June 12, 2017
Some people were already thinking of the worst case scenario
Only Pakistan can lose from here.
— Shumail (@Shumyl) June 12, 2017
And others talked about how watching a Pakistan match was absolutely anxiety-inducing
Watching Pakistani batsmen play gives you more anxiety than making a group presentation at uni
— سعد (@desissaad) June 12, 2017
People kept hoping that Sarfaraz dhoka nahi dega
Ladies and Gentlemen Proudly Present You the Sarfraz… Dhokaaa na deny walaaa… #PAKvSL pic.twitter.com/nA6RBDjewJ
— ٹیپو سُلطان (@Waqas_amjad) June 12, 2017
After wracking several nerves around the country, Pakistan emerged victorious
Woohhoooooooooi we won ???????️?️?️?️?️?️?️ #PAKvSL
— Mahnoor ❤ (@MahnoorMalik5) June 12, 2017
People were speechless
I'm speechless… what a win! #PAKvSL
— Daniel Raza (@dhraza) June 12, 2017
It was deemed to be a miracle
GUYSSSS #PAKvSL pic.twitter.com/eRRtf8mn7d
— Z (@NurKhairDe) June 12, 2017
Seriously. A lot of people thought it was a miracle
East Pakistan and West Pakistan both qualify for Semi finals ????#PAKvSL pic.twitter.com/6rqQ7evicp
— ?? Farrrrukh ?? (@Farrrrrukh) June 12, 2017
A new hero emerged from within the ranks
One man who changed the dynamics of this game. Hero. pic.twitter.com/5ghl5Ze6l5
— Shumail (@Shumyl) June 12, 2017
However, the moment itself was beautiful and gave everyone all the feels
LET'S FUCKING GO!! ???? #CT17 pic.twitter.com/GDLjdBtsUi
— Azlan Fahim Khan (@Azlan_Khan7) June 12, 2017
Our boy Sarfaraz was like, “I can’t believe we’ve won,” and all of Pakistan was like, “Same, bro”
Pakistan captain @SarfarazA_54: I can't believe it that we've won. Thanks to @iamamirofficial https://t.co/VenJHKJ6QX #PAKvSL #CT17 pic.twitter.com/YJLXmktW3d
— Tribune Sports (@ETribuneSports) June 12, 2017
The victory is being celebrated everywhere. Pakistan defeating Sri Lanka officially means that we’ve qualified for the semis. Let’s hope that wahan bhi thori izzat bacha ke rakh lein. Regardless, it will be interesting to see how things pan out here on out. Because, after all:
We are Pakistan and we never do it the easy way. ?✌#PAKvSL #CT17 pic.twitter.com/42sk2ziwTn
— H. Warsi ? (@hum_sa411) June 12, 2017