In the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Pakistan experienced a disappointing campaign, failing to secure a spot in the top 4 for the semi-final stage after finishing at the fifth spot in the points table.
The Green Shirts began the tournament strongly, defeating Netherlands and Sri Lanka, and notably chasing down the highest successful target in World Cup history, which was 345 runs.
However, a series of setbacks followed with four consecutive defeats, including losses to arch-rivals India, Australia, Afghanistan, and South Africa. The defeat against Afghanistan was particularly disheartening, as it seemed like a match Pakistan should have won, putting a dent in the hopes of fans.
Following these defeats, Pakistan bounced back with consecutive victories against Bangladesh and New Zealand. Fakhar Zaman, making a return to the side, played a crucial role in both matches, including scoring the fastest hundred for Pakistan in the World Cup, achieving it in just 63 balls against New Zealand.
Fakhar Zaman’s innings proved to be pivotal, leading Pakistan to a win against New Zealand by a DLS Method adjusted score, securing a 21-run victory.
The situation became critical when Sri Lanka, needing to win against New Zealand to keep Pakistan’s semi-final hopes alive, fell short, leading to disappointment for Pakistani fans and nearly eliminating their team from the World Cup.
In the final fixture against England, Pakistan faced an impossible scenario, needing to either chase a target of 287 runs in 10 overs or win by that margin. The Men in Green ultimately fell short as they were defeated by 93 runs by former World Champions.
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Thank you Babar. Greatest captain. Now go FAQ yourself.
Bad show by Babar and his boys. Infact bad show by BCCP. I hope now BCCP realize Babar is not worth it. The result was expected before.
Azam has destroyed Pakistan cricket. Test losses at home, brainless captaincy, selecting his friends over merit and a very selfish player.
It is not about Babar. The whole team performed badly. Our star ballers Shaheen Shah and Haris Rauf performed very badly. Maybe Shaheen Shah was looking for captaincy spot in the future and he will improve his performance once he will become a captain.
This stu.pid barbar azam was sup.ported by Pun.jabi Cricket Board. This idi.ot only bacame captain bcoz he is pen.du pun.jabi loser
@PCB I am a Paindoo as well and I am proud of it. What is wrong in being a Paindu?. Stop this hatred of Punjabis by using the worldcup event. Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique all are non Punjabis and they gave the worst performances so that they can blame Babar for all the shortcomings.
The plan was to install Shaheen Afridi as the captain and the plan is fulfilled. Now the performance of Shaheed will be improved when Babar will no longer be a captain. This is the real conspiracy in my view.
Pun.jabis des.troyed every sta.te ins.titution which is a historical fact
Pun.jabis des.troyed every sta.te ins.titution which is a his.torical f.act
Pun.jabis des.tro.yed every sta.te ins.titu.tion which is a historical fact
Only Saud Shakeel should be kept and change the whole squad.
Babar and Nawaz are hell bent on pulling Pakistan to the lowest level possible. No more Punjab people.
@KP no to Pushtoon players like Shaheen Shah, Haris Rauf, Fakhar Zaman etc. Pushtoon ballers played badly and gave the highest runs. Time to bring real fast bowlers from Punjab on merit to replace the Pushtoon safarshi bowlers.
Babar and Sharif brothers same place and destroying Pakistan.