Pakistan’s latest T20 match against Afghanistan was a test of every Pakistani cricket fan’s faith, with the team pulling through in the final overs for a thrilling win. Cricketer Asif Ali turned the tide of the match, hitting a series of high-powered shots to help Pakistan emerge victorious. The 30-year-old smashed pacer Karim Janat for four sixes in the 19th over to take Pakistan past a tricky 148-run target, giving them three wins in as many games in the Group 2 of the Super 12 Stages.
Several fans took to social media to express their joy and compliment the team’s stellar performance, with celebrities including Humayun Saeed, Ushna Shah and Momina Mustehsan taking to Twitter to share celebratory messages.
Appreciating the effort of both teams, with the match being a close call, Momina tweeted, “Brilliant game of cricket! Very well played by both teams! ACB, kudos to you, and PCB - CONGRATULATIONS! Perhaps not too soon to point out the discipline and consistency that our team is displaying.”
Brilliant game of cricket! Very well played by both teams!@ACBofficials kudos to you, and @TheRealPCB - CONGRATULATIONS! Perhaps not too soon to point out the discipline and consistency that our team is displaying 👏🏻
— Momina Mustehsan (@MominaMustehsan) October 29, 2021
Ushna called for greater opportunities for the team members, given their incredible performance. She tweeted, “Boys in green better get some high-level international brand endorsements after they bring home the cup.”
Boys in green better get some high level international brand endorsements after they bring home the cup.
— Ushna Shah (@ushnashah) October 29, 2021
Humayun shared his thoughts on the win, writing, Another great match, another big win Masha Allah. Asif Ali, what a confident player!! To choose to play that over and deliver with aplomb - Well done, Asif Ali! Good innings by Babar Azam too. Our chances of reaching the final looking bright Insha Allah. Keep it up, boys!”
Another great match, another big win masha Allah. Asif Ali, what a confident player!! To choose to play that over and deliver with aplomb - Well done @AasifAli2018! Good innings by @babarazam258 too. Our chances of reaching the final looking bright insha Allah. Keep it up boys! pic.twitter.com/xS3wunIhnk
— Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) October 29, 2021
Echoing a sentiment held by most Pakistani cricket fans at the moment, Kubra Khan tweeted a relatable message
Mera to dil chah raha hai main khud team ki Nazar utar loon! #KahinNazarNaLagJaye #MashallahMashallah ! #T20WorldCup
— Kubra Khan Official (@KubraMKhan) October 29, 2021
Comparing this tournament to the previous ones played by Pakistan, Farhan Saeed shared that he hasn't witnessed such enthusiasm on part of the Pakistani team in a long time.
Mashallah we are the best team of the tournament period.
— Farhan Saeed (@farhan_saeed) October 29, 2021
If God forbid we loose a match in a knockout stage itll just be unfortunate. The thrill, the energy , the enthusiasm i see in Pakistan team im this tournament, i dont see it in any other. Mubarak#T20WorldCup21 #PakvsAfg
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