Pakistani fan’s funny reaction to Saim Ayub’s dismissal is going viral
NEW DELHI: A hilarious moment from Pakistan’s match against England in the T20 World Cup has gone viral after a fan’s shocked reaction was caught on camera when opener Saim Ayub walked off early at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
Ayub was dismissed by Jofra Archer for just 7 runs, and was caught while trying to pull a quick short ball. Archer celebrated this occasion with a unique celebration.
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A few seconds later, the camera captured the frustrated and bewildered expression of a Pakistani fan, which quickly became a hit on social media.Watch the fan’s reaction after the expulsion:
In the match, Pakistan chose to bat first on a good pitch but struggled to score quickly as England kept taking wickets at regular intervals. Sahibzada Farhan was the outstanding batsman, scoring 63 off 45 balls with several boundaries. He added a 46-run partnership with Babar Azam, but England’s bowlers kept things under control. Babar Azam had another slow innings, making 25 off 24 balls before being bowled by Jimmy Overton. Spinner Liam Dawson was the pick of the bowlers, taking three wickets for 24 runs, while Archer and Overton also took two wickets each. Fakhar Zaman added a quick 25 off 16 balls, and Shadab Khan remained unbeaten on 23, helping Pakistan reach 164/9 by the end of the innings. However, Pakistan’s pace never picked up pace and England’s disciplined bowling kept them under pressure throughout.Read also: Babar Azam’s funny memes have taken the internet by storm after another failed showing in the T20 World CupEngland had already beaten Sri Lanka earlier in the Super Eights, while Pakistan’s previous match against New Zealand was cancelled, making this match important for both teams’ hopes of qualifying.