It may only be a coincidence that Pakistan's current World Cup campaign is going down a similar path as their 1992 winning campaign, but for most in the country (and on the internet), it's a sure-shot sign that winning the 2019 Cricket World Cup is Pakistan's destiny.
An identical sequence of wins and losses, and other eerie parallels have struck a chord with millions of fans who believe that Pakistan could come out on top once again.
Right, NOW it's getting spooky.#WeHaveWeWill pic.twitter.com/qdCjRwGAJj
— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) June 26, 2019
With the parallels mirroring the same track the national team took 26 years ago, what may have intially started out as a joke, is now becoming surreal as the team marches on in its quest to lift the trophy once again.
There was a similar run-out in match 7 in 1992 too!
I kid you not Inzi, like Haris Sohail today, was also run out in Pakistan's Match 7 in WC 1992! https://t.co/zoo6sOClhq
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) June 26, 2019
1992 vs 2019
— Rehan Ulhaq (@Rehan_ulhaq) June 26, 2019
I am not even kidding. This is creepy AF. #92MaiBhiYehiHuaTha #WeHaveWeWill pic.twitter.com/epJcMXYCG5
Look it up if you don't believe it!
Believe it or not:
— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) June 26, 2019
Pakistan in game 7 in WC 1992: Won in 49.1 overs
Pakistan in game 7 in WC 2019: Won in 49.1 overs#unbelievable #PAKvNZ #NZvPAK #CWC19
People bringing out the real life comparisons
My daughter was also born in 1992 and we just got her engaged in 2019. So Yes #ghabrananahihai #WorldCupHumarahHai https://t.co/36MncKqS2R
— Dewan Sachal (@essel1) June 26, 2019
Real life footage of all Pakistanis right now
Pakistani's closely trying to analyze all 1992 world cup matches right now. #ICCWorldCup2019 #WorldCup2019 pic.twitter.com/s8UC49rHwb
— P (@Skankhuntt86) June 27, 2019
This got a little too dark, too quickly..
I wasn't alive in 1992 so does that mean..? pic.twitter.com/uJ5WFH3CSK
— shawal (@shawalkaChaand) June 26, 2019
All the signs are there!
Honestly, Pakistan's 1992 connection is getting really scary now
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) June 26, 2019
MIND. BLOWN 🤯 https://t.co/yT7uJp7mH4 | #NZvPAK | #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/1GPojhews4
Nasser Hussain has spoken. Pack your bags everyone else, Pakistan's winning this!
Nasser Hussain when tallying Pakistan's match results from 1992 and 2019.
— Moochar (@AsliBinLaden) June 26, 2019
"Omg the symmetry, we should all just pack our bags and go home, Pakistan is gonna win this!"#PAKvNZ #cwc19
Pakistanis everywhere doing their best not to jinx the team
Landlord: I’m increasing rent by 19% in line with inflation.
— Shaheryar Mirza (@mirza9) June 27, 2019
*Feverishly checks what inflation rate was in 92’ before agreeing to anything*
Might be getting a little too carried away but as long as it points to Pakistan winning, we're here for it!
no one:
— Ahmer Naqvi (@karachikhatmal) June 26, 2019
pakistani whatsapp forwards rn:
1992 - Ramiz RAJA beats NZ with 100
2019 - BABAR Azam (named after a Raja) beats NZ with 100
Someone's trying to bring logic to this. Did they not get the memo?
https://twitter.com/fahdhumayun/status/1143944382271410177
Ahmer Naqvi was single in 1992 too. We're surely winning!
1992 mei bhi mei single tha
— Ahmer Naqvi (@karachikhatmal) June 26, 2019
We've all become believers...
From mocking the “1992 mei bhi” references , i am starting to become a believer in “1992 mei bhi”
— Osama. (@ashaqeens) June 26, 2019
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