Pakistan and Sri Lanka played the virtual semi-final at Asia Cup 2023 on Thursday where the Islanders managed to claim a nail-biting win by 2 wickets. The thrilling triumph advanced Sri Lanka to the tournament’s final where they will lock horns with Team India. The summit clash will be played in Colombo on Sunday, September 17.
As cricket enthusiasts witnessed a thrilling encounter on the field, they were simultaneously treated to a flurry of humorous and entertaining memes that took the internet by storm. The clash between the two cricketing giants may have ended with Sri Lanka triumphing by 2 wickets, but it was the virtual arena of memes that captured the imagination of fans and provided a delightful dose of levity amid the sporting intensity.
Here are some of the funniest memes:
Pakistan is out of Asiacup 🤣🤣
— जेंटŕ¤?मŕĄŕ¤?(@gentleman07_)
Good Morning. It's tough fight on Sunday.
— Raghav Masoom (@comedibanda)
some pak bowler spotted going back home to rawalpindi via bus
— Neeche Se Topper (@NeecheSeTopper)
Those who know đź’€
— đź° âś?(@firki07)
Asia Cup finalđź‚
— Pulkit🇮🇳 (@pulkit5Dx)
Pakistan cricket â?
— sugar kane âŻď¸Źđź§â€Ťâ™€ď¸?(@vegetarianmee)
Sara dukh ek saath 🥲
— अजमेरी (@ajmeripoet)
Sri Lanka knocking Pakistan out of Asia Cup:
— Avinash Ahuja (@Siimplyavinash)
Babar Azam đźą
— Gagan🇮🇳 (@1no_aalsi_)
http://twitter.com/smileagainraja/status/1702264313149354263
The host is flying back to their country after getting knocked out
— Sagar (@sagarcasm)
Shahnawaz Dahani
— Kaajukatla (@kaajukatla)
Ab iska return ticket bhi katwana padega
— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket)
Dahaniđź‚
— Abhishek (@be_mewadi)
Asia Cup final
— Desi Bhayo (@desi_bhayo88)
Virat Kohli preparing for next India pak match
— Vikram bala (@Meme_Canteen)
presentation ceremony ke rujhaan
— Arun Lol (@dhaikilokatweet)
India 🤝 Sri Lanka
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan)
Rizwan leads Pakistan to a decent total
Speaking about the game, Pakistan, after winning the toss and electing to bat, posted a competitive total of 252/7 in their allotted 42 overs. Key contributions came from Mohammad Rizwan, who scored a brilliant 86 runs off 73 balls, and Abdullah Shafique, who scored a steady 52 runs off 69 deliveries. Iftikhar Ahmed’s quick 47 off 40 balls boosted Pakistan’s total.
However, Sri Lanka’s bowlers put up a commendable effort, with Matheesha Pathirana being the standout performer, taking three crucial wickets for 65 runs in his eight overs.
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Kusal Mendis drive Sri Lanka to the final
In response, Sri Lanka faced an equally challenging task. Kusal Mendis was the hero of their innings, scoring a match-winning 91 runs off 87 balls, which included eight fours and one six. Mendis’ performance was complemented by Sadeera Samarawickrama (48) and Charith Asalanka (49), who played crucial supporting roles.
Pakistan’s bowlers, led by Shaheen Afridi with two wickets, tried their best to defend their total. However, Sri Lanka managed to reach the target, albeit with some nail-biting moments along the way. Mendis’ match-defining innings earned him the well-deserved Player of the Match award.
