Pakistan bagged the much-needed victory against Afghanistan last night and have no firmly been placed on the fourth spot in the rankings (until the new matches). The encounter between the Pakistan and Afghanistan teams was definitely nail-biting. The fearless Afghan bowling came close to creating a big upset but was denied by the Team Pakistan who survived a mighty scare and continued its surge towards the World Cup semifinals.
Pakistani cricket fans are celebrating their team’s win and are really excited about the victory
Pakistani bowlers managed to obliterate the Afghan batting order and particularly Shaheen was seen ruthlessly targeting the Afghan batsmen.
Afghanistan actually made Pakistan sweat hard for this win BUT Imad Wasim, among others, paved a way towards a thrilling victory
Pakistani batsmen were striving hard to get close to the winning total but the Afghan bowlers kept bouncing back to create more pressure. Towards the dramatic end, Afghans wilted under pressure and lost the match.
Imad Wasim played a pivotal role in earning victory for the Team Green thus was rewarded with the title of ‘Man of the Match’
Wasim emerged as an unlikely batting hero along with Wahab Riaz. Both the players played under tremendous pressure and together brought prestige to their team.
Prime Minister Imran Khan also congratulated the team and stated that the team Pakistan impressively kept their nerve under pressure
The former captain also congratulated Afghanistan for fighting hard and showing the determination while playing the match.
Congratulations to the Pakistan team for keeping their nerve under pressure and in the end winning against Afghanistan. I also especially want to congratulate Afghanistan for the grit and determination with which they played against Pakistan today & against India earlier.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 29, 2019
Former cricketers also wrote congratulatory tweets and gave an honorary mention to Imad Wasim
Heart still beating as fast as i've just bowled a 100 mph over.
In the end, barely managed to cross the line. Imad took responsibility & won it in the end, Shaheen going strong.
One step closer.
We need to continue supporting Afghanistan cricket as Pakistanis.#PAKvsAFG #CWC19— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) June 29, 2019
People appreciated Imad Wasim and said that he single-handedly saved the entire Pakistani cricket team
Imad Wasim didn’t only win it for Pakistan. It wasn’t the match. It wasn’t even about two points or a possible semis qualification. He single handed saved Pakistan cricket so says @iRashidLatif & I fully endorse it.
— Dr. Nauman Niaz (@DrNaumanNiaz) June 29, 2019
They said that they are proud of their heroes
Alhamdulilah imad waseem done a great job today.
Congrats boy#PakistanVsNamakHarams pic.twitter.com/BhFAE1XG45
— Malik X (@Malik_Bilal07) June 29, 2019
Super Hero Imad Wasim. Brilliant performance. Thanks Almighty Allah for this mush needed victory #PakvAfg #WeHaveWeWill pic.twitter.com/usOD6MDSLt
— Sana Lone (♥️کشمیری) (@SanaLone14) June 29, 2019
People asserted that Imad has won the hearts of the entire nation
PRESENTING TO YOU ALL, IMAD LEGEND WASEEM, WINNER OF HEARTS AND MAN OF THE MATCH AWARD. 🇵🇰❤ pic.twitter.com/8VXk0WIB9B
— Ayesha (@cricketstanacc) June 29, 2019
They even said that all Pakistanis are Imad-ians today and we all are indebted to Imad Wasim
We are all Imadians today. We are all indebted to Imad Wasim. I am in tears
— Rehan Ulhaq (@Rehan_ulhaq) June 29, 2019
I think it would be wise if they show a disclaimer before any Pakistan match from now on, advising viewers that watching the following telecast could have serious affects on your health, because that was a #HeartStopper #CWC19 #PAKvAFG #Rollercoaster 🇵🇰🏏
— Shaniera Akram (@iamShaniera) June 29, 2019
They mentioned that though Pakistan has won, improvement is still needed to ensure that Team Green continues to win the matches
#PAKvAFG Yaar jeet tau gaye hain…lekin WELL PLAYED TEAM AFGHANISTAN 👌👍…. And Allah ka shukkar tht we won but need serious improvement to keep winning. Congratulations PAKISTAN🇵🇰
— Hamza Ali Abbasi (@iamhamzaabbasi) June 29, 2019
A few even asked the team to put a limit on its unpredictability
Dear Pakistan, can you please put a limit on your unpredictability? For your supporters’ sake.😊#PAKVAFG
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) June 29, 2019
Pakistanis also praised Wahab Riaz for performing so well despite his injury
Wahab Riaz took wickets and scored boundaries with a fractured finger. Banday ko aesa hee pagal hona chahiye. Respect!👏👏
— SIR .. (@SirJohnRoe) June 29, 2019
Miraculous Pakistan!!! Hats off to Wahab Riaz who played with a broken finger and hit a towering SIX off Rashid Khan bowling.
Wahab was in tears after winning it for 🇵🇰 💚! You are a champion, seriously love your passion for Pakistan. WHAT A MATCH ❤ #PAKvAFG #pakistanZindabad
— VEENA MALIK (@iVeenaKhan) June 29, 2019
Miraculous Pakistan!!! Imad Waseem & Wahab Raiz with fractured finger made the Impossible possible again. HASBU NAL ALLAH WA NAMUL WAQEEL!!! #PAKvAFG
— Shehryar Afridi (@ShehryarAfridi1) June 29, 2019
Fans in the stadium celebrated and expressed their joy over the victory
Unlike Afghan fans, who released their frustration by beating a Pakistani fan.
"Dil Dil Pakistan!"
The Pakistan fans are loving life in Leeds 🎉 🙌 🇵🇰 #CWC19 | #WeHaveWeWill | #PAKvAFG pic.twitter.com/mfIhbyxXrZ
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) June 29, 2019
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