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  • No ‘Qudrat Ka Nizaam’ This Time: Pakistan’s Early Exit From World Cup 2024 Sparks Social Media Meme Fest | Cricket News

    The United States cricket team made history on Friday by qualifying for the second round of the 2024 T20 World Cup in their first WC. Their last group game against Ireland in Lauderhill, Florida, was washed out due to rain, which also led to the elimination of former champions Pakistan. Without a toss, the game was abandoned due to a wet outfield, allowing the USA to advance to the Super Eight stage from Group A along with favorites India. This sparked a meme fest on social media, with many trolling Pakistan for their early exit.

    Pakistan’s Early Exit From WC 2024

    The USA reached the last eight thanks to a surprising Super Over win against 2009 champions Pakistan. Pakistan’s early exit is especially disappointing as they were runners-up in the tournament two years ago. The washout also secured the USA an automatic spot in the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

    This is Pakistan’s earliest exit from a T20 World Cup, having played only three games, with a loss to India and a single win against Canada. They were knocked out in the group stage in 2014 and 2016 but had reached at least the semifinals in other tournaments.

    Pakistan’s Shocking Defeat Against USA

    Pakistan suffered a shocking defeat to the USA in their opening match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas. The match went to a Super Over after both teams tied at the end of 40 overs. In the Super Over, the USA set a target of 19 runs for Pakistan, who could only manage 13 in response.

    Pakistan Out Of World Cup 2024: Hilarious Memes

    Babar Azam in T20 world cup 2024 #PakistanCricket pic.twitter.com/5uquvAjxQd

    — human (@humanbeing1857) June 15, 2024

    Bye bye Pakistan pic.twitter.com/cC4zG8WrZr — Kamina (@bittu7664) June 14, 2024

    Pakistan team before leaving newyork #USAvsIREpic.twitter.com/YjnbWsl5lR — Desi Bhayo (@desi_bhayo88) June 14, 2024

    Pakistan Team successfully qualified for a return flight back home #PakistanCricket pic.twitter.com/u5QFBk4HJf — Vertigo_Warrior (@VertigoWarrior) June 14, 2024

    “As a cricketer, you want to play, not sit out due to weather. But there was nothing we could do,” said USA vice-captain Aaron Jones, who was stand-in skipper for the injured Monank Patel.

  • Iftikhar Ahmed Gets Angry On Fan For Calling Him ‘Chachu’, Incident Rocks NZ vs PAK 2nd T20I, Vide Goes Viral – WATCH | cricket news

    In a dramatic turn of events during the NZ vs PAK 2nd T20I at Seddon Park, Hamilton, senior all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed found himself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. The cricketer, known for his composure, lost his cool when a Pakistani fan referred to him as ‘Chachu.’ The incident, caught on camera, unfolded near the boundary ropes, showcasing a rare heated exchange between a player and a supporter. As Pakistan grappled with New Zealand’s formidable total of 194, Iftikhar Ahmed, stationed near the boundary, faced an unwanted encounter with a vocal fan. The fan, expressing allegiance by saying, “We are your fans,” inadvertently irked Iftikhar, who retorted with a stern “Stay quiet.” The situation escalated quickly, leading to Iftikhar employing strong language to silence the fan, leaving spectators both shocked and intrigued.

    Iftikhar Ahmed got angry When a fan called him “Chachu” Dont call me “Chachu” iftikhar replied.#PAKvsNZ #NZvsPAK #NZvPAK#Iftimania #PakistanCricketTeam pic.twitter.com/G9DRBBWBxU

    — Rizwan Babar Army (@RizwanBabarArmy) January 14, 2024 Match Overview

    Despite the off-field drama, the match itself witnessed New Zealand posting an imposing total of 194 runs in their 20 overs, courtesy of Finn Allen’s stellar 74-run performance. In response, Pakistan, fueled by Babar Azam’s 66 and Fakhar Zaman’s 50, fell short by 21 runs, losing their second consecutive match in the series.

    Road to Redemption

    With two losses in a row, Pakistan now faces a must-win situation in the upcoming NZ vs PAK 3rd T20I scheduled for January 17 in Dunedin. The pressure is mounting on the Men in Green to secure a victory and stay alive in the series.

    The Viral Moment

    The incident involving Iftikhar Ahmed’s heated exchange with the fan quickly became the talk of the town, circulating on social media platforms. The hashtag ‘Khamosh Reh Ch*****’ trended as cricket enthusiasts expressed their opinions on the altercation, further intensifying the spotlight on the cricketer.