Security jibes, apology forms and sheer joy: Pakistani Twitter hits gold after win against NZ

Well, let's just say we had some scores to settle last night. And the boys did not disappoint.

It was rather heartbreaking for Pakistani fans when New Zealand pulled out of the Pakistan tour at the last minute in September. Well, we had some scores to settle last night. And the boys did not disappoint.

Pakistan underlined their credentials as early Twenty20 World Cup favourites when they held their nerve to beat New Zealand by five wickets on Tuesday and secure a second straight victory in the tournament. Chasing a modest 135 for victory after pace bowler Haris Rauf choked out New Zealand with four wickets, Pakistan were in trouble at 69-4 but crossed the line in 18.4 overs for a fine start in their bid for a second championship.

However, the win wasn't as easy as the one against arch-rivals, India. New Zealand held their own with an almost seamless fielding and bowling attack in the second innings of the match. Pakistani Twitter, as always, entertained the fans throughout the match as they go through varied emotions.

We bring you some of the best.

The security threat no one warned NZ about

Dedicating this win to all security forces of Pakistan 🇵🇰. Well done boys keep working hard for 🏆 In Shaa Allah. Pakistan 🇵🇰 Zindabad. #PakvsNewzealand #Worldcup2021 pic.twitter.com/bLDK9jdWeg

— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) October 26, 2021

New Zealand isn’t safe in Dubai as well, best to pack up and go home

— Arhum (@arhuml92) October 26, 2021

pakistani media wildin pic.twitter.com/SdtUE9oezI

— tabeer (@wtftabeer) October 26, 2021

Pakistanis to blackcaps: pic.twitter.com/aEe4kRR3gR

— Ali K. (@bluespliffs) October 26, 2021

The apology we all owe to Haris Rauf, Shoaib Malik and Asif Ali

Me signing two apology forms in a day #HarisRauf #AsifAli pic.twitter.com/deQS8yb5c7

— Abdul Ahad Jawaid (@abdulahadjawaid) October 26, 2021

asif ali really did that😭😭 #PakvsNz pic.twitter.com/DWrM5tgn1I

— JD 🥷🏻 (@burhan7i) October 26, 2021

ok last one for the day #PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/W8A2iqEGSv

— anastipu (@teepusahab) October 26, 2021

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— RL (@RizWanKenobi_) October 26, 2021

𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙖𝙨 𝙡𝙤𝙪𝙙 𝙖𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩.#T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/6omc2fDlLd

— Change of Pace (@ChangeofPace414) October 26, 2021

The much-needed pop culture references

Hanste hoye bande ko Ventilator pr le ana aur phir Ventilator utha kr Nacha dena pic.twitter.com/31W52bxm3i

— BUNTY. (@atang_waddi) October 26, 2021

We don't hold grudges @BLACKCAPS pic.twitter.com/zOJdyRuvGv

— SIR .. (@SirJohnRoe) October 26, 2021

Dil betha ja raha hai 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/98R72cWghe

— Brown And Desi 🇵🇰 (@pengistaani) October 26, 2021

Pakistan to ICC pic.twitter.com/ddqOHJwwoc

— Svengali (@Ronin212) October 26, 2021

Pakistan team in Dressing Room today pic.twitter.com/2pnXHkIdBc

— Jasir Shahbaz (@LahoreMarquez) October 26, 2021

Shoaib malik: pic.twitter.com/R8LBxwnFBz

— Saima Khan (@isktweets) October 26, 2021

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— 💳 (@k1IIir) October 26, 2021

It's truly not easy being a Pakistani cricket fan. Here's some proof:

@ Pakistan cricket team pic.twitter.com/xSb6wyx7nb

— Humna. (@Humnayyy) October 26, 2021

How to make an easy match difficult?
Everyone: pic.twitter.com/AvAP9ujDoD

— Mariam (@gottaoverthink) October 26, 2021

Me before World Cup started VS me now pic.twitter.com/Abv7dyXP3z

— . (@meemelif) October 26, 2021

Guys I think we needed NZ to ditch us for this character development

— umair najeeb khan. (@UmairNajeebKhan) October 26, 2021

We're bringing the A-game, baby!

Life nowadays#PakvsNz pic.twitter.com/lnjTqahI0Y

— Fizzah (@BeLikeFizzah) October 26, 2021

Chalo shabash pic.twitter.com/CEamCTxTwr

— Salyha 🇵🇸🍴 (@salyhaiftikhar) October 26, 2021

Great night with @ChangeofPace414 and friends. Pakistan cricket, you absolute beauty. Alhamdulillah 💚 pic.twitter.com/imU4Bxenht

— ⎊ Childish Ghambino 🍉 (@Sarkhail7Khan) October 26, 2021

one minute down next minute up. pic.twitter.com/HjDb6U4xN6

— hussain (@mhussaiin_) October 26, 2021

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— 🇵🇸🇵🇰 (@sshhhnotadoctor) October 26, 2021

135 to ham petrol nahi detay, match kesy de detay

— khizer (@syedkhizerr) October 26, 2021

WE’RE VIRTUALLY IN THE T20 SEMI FINAL FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2012!!! pic.twitter.com/8M4bAMPNwD

— Ammar. (@Ammar_AliKhan) October 26, 2021

how pakistanis gonna sleep today pic.twitter.com/VVdEWE2a9d

— Ferez (@FARAZSSHAIKH) October 26, 2021

pehley humne security di phir inhein jeetnay ki umeed aur phir dono cheen li

— hussain (@mhussaiin_) October 26, 2021

ayo bois, it's time #PakvsNz pic.twitter.com/urjvEu4erW

— T.J™ (@talhajawed_) October 26, 2021

Here's hoping Pakistan keeps the momentum going!

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