From broken hearts to broken TV sets, fans react to Pakistan’s defeat

We take a look at how India's six-wicket win over Pakistan at the World Twenty20 played out on Twitter

KOLKATA: In yet another predictable cricket showdown, Pakistan on Saturday lost to traditional rivals India at the World T20 in Kolkata.

Pakistan came to Eden Gardens with the hope of smashing their world cup jinx against India, but the only thing that broke was people's television sets.



While the Pakistani female squad was victorious over their Indian counterparts, the men in green once again faltered against MS Dhoni’s side.

PHOTO: AFP

Virat Kohli helped India pip Pakistan by six wickets at Kolkata’s jam-packed Eden Gardens. Kohli struck an unbeaten 55 as India comfortably chased down Pakistan’s total of 118-5, reaching their target with 13 balls remaining in a match reduced to 18 overs per side because of rain.



The cricket-mad neighbours, who have gone to war three times since independence, share one of the world's fiercest sporting rivalries and their rare showdowns on the pitch can bring both to a standstill.

PHOTO: AFP

It was no surprise then that disappointed Pakistani fans let out their anger by smashing their television sets.

From broken hearts to broken TVs, here's how Twitter reacted to the match:

Pak fans break TV sets aftr #IndvsPak #T20WorldCup match. Misplaced anger! Shd instead break terror infrastructure pic.twitter.com/f2y3wHjQWP

— Umesh Upadhyay (@upadhyayumesh) March 20, 2016

Its becoming like a ritual after each #IndvPak wold cup match [a scene from #Karachi after the match] pic.twitter.com/Mq6JB5ZD9d

— Shiraz Hassan (@ShirazHassan) March 20, 2016

Okay. We lost again. But how to sleep? Pliss to comment. #IndvsPak

— Syed Ali Abbas Zaidi (@Ali_Abbas_Zaidi) March 19, 2016

I put forward new & historic "Pakistan Men's Protection Bill" to protect our men from future WC beating from India #IndvsPak #PAKvsIND

— Big Nas (@NasirJamshed_) March 19, 2016

Do you still love India?
Afridi - pic.twitter.com/rH1V24WdoI

— Shivam (@imrozed) March 19, 2016

Pakistan na hoa...Pressuristan hogaya!
Pressure-Pitch-Luck, all are excuses.
It's all poor homework & lack of Cricketing Sense.#IndvsPak

— ᗅسᗅᗫ™ (@iAsadM) March 20, 2016

However, seems like Sania Mirza was the most unhappy person on Twitter

The Indian tennis star who is married to Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik reacted after attracting a series of comments throughout the game.

https://twitter.com/MirzaSania/status/711257497030496256

😒😒😒 https://t.co/k04ql6FEWz

— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) March 19, 2016

It's over .. Have I stopped trending yet?? 🤔😒 #somepeopleseriouslyneedtogetalife 😒

— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) March 19, 2016

Sports legends were all praise for India

That 50 is worth approximately 237 on this pitch....

— Glenn Maxwell (@Gmaxi_32) March 19, 2016

It's fair to say @imVkohli is playing at a level very few can match. #superstar #INDvsPAK #WT20

— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) March 19, 2016

Brilliant innings @imVkohli on a tough surface... Well done!!! Expected more from @SAfridiOfficial and @realshoaibmalik with the ball.

— Brian Lara (@BrianLara) March 19, 2016

Unless we revamp our cricket structure at home, the gulf between Pakistan & India in cricket will continue to widen to our disadvantage.

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 20, 2016

We have so much cricketing talent in Pakistan but sadly our present structures are unable to polish & coalesce this talent.

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 20, 2016

Virat is the best finisher of the game I ever seen in last 20 year of my career..but Pak team tried their best but just couldn't finish it

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) March 19, 2016

From singing of anthem to playing cricket on field. Pakistan absolutely terrible tonight. #IndvsPak

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) March 19, 2016

Pak Read the conditions poorly ..selection,Batting order & spin bowling all get poor ratings..Another forgettable day..

— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) March 19, 2016

https://twitter.com/MirzaSania/status/711257497030496256

In Kohli we trust ......#IndvsPak #WCT20 #wegotthis

— Mahesh Bhupathi (@Maheshbhupathi) March 19, 2016

So I'm assuming nobody in India and Pakistan is participating in earth hour

— Tanmay Bhat (@thetanmay) March 19, 2016

Want to congratulate our Women's team for their win over India. This somewhat mitigates the disappointment over our boys' loss last night.

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 20, 2016

Pakistan omitting a spinner for a pace bowler .. U got to be kidding me..

— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) March 19, 2016

The respect for Virat has just increased after watching this.#IndvsPakpic.twitter.com/LxYeWHx9F8

— Sunil the Cricketer (@1sInto2s) March 19, 2016

Thank you for the positive energy & wishes. To do it in front of my idol @sachin_rt feels surreal. #Grateful pic.twitter.com/YaOMT4T6oD

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) March 20, 2016

And this sums it best

5-0. Aur Thoda Intezaar! #INDvsPAK #WT20 #MaukaMauka pic.twitter.com/m9ZegOFec7

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 19, 2016