Doesnt feel like a win: Mixed reactions as India thrash Pakistan amid Asia Cup outrage
India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the Asia Cup at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, September 14. Fans weren't pleased with India's victory, as some lashed out at the Men in Blue for playing the match against Pakistan.
Indian decimitated Pakistan by seven wickets in another one-sided affair in the 17th edition of Asia Cup at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, September 14. After the victory, Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube walked out of the ground without handshaking to any Pakistan player.
India's dominant performance over Pakistan amid Asia Cup outrage in the nation for boycotting the match resulted in mixed reactions from cricket fans. Fans weren't glad with the victory of India and quoted, 'This win doesn't feel like a win,' on social media platforms.
Men in Blue skipper dedicated the victory to the Indian armed forces in the post-match presentation. With this win, India qualified for the Super 4 stage after winning two consecutive games in the group stage.
Here is how fans reacted on social media:
Despite the match being a one-sided affair, full drama on the field and off the field happened in Dubai. It all started with India's skipper Suryakumar Yadav refusing to shake hands during the toss.
In the pre-match ceremony, the DJ played Jason Derulo's 'Jalebi Baby' song for about six seconds before the Pakistan national anthem. It left Pakistan's players confused in the Dubai International Stadium.
Earlier, Indian bowlers lit up the stage with their fierce bowling performance. Hardik Pandya gave the first breakthrough on the first legal delivery, and Jasprit Bumrah struck off from the other end to dismiss two Pakistan batters in the first two overs.
After a horrific start, Pakistan were never in the contest, and with some handy runs from the bowlers, they finished their innings on 127 runs in 20 overs.
In response, Abhishek Sharma charged at Shaheen Afridi in the first over by smashing a four and a six in the first two deliveries. Men in Blue comfortably cruised to victory as Surya smashed a winning six to close out the match and defeated Pakistan by seven wickets.