June 15th 2024.
New Delhi: The recent match between co-hosts USA and Ireland in the T20 World Cup was unfortunately called off due to relentless rain. As a result, Pakistan's chances of advancing in the tournament were shattered. The Pakistani cricket community, who were eagerly rooting for an Irish victory, was left heartbroken. The phrase "Qudrat ka Inteqam," which translates to "Nature's Revenge," quickly became a popular topic on social media as fans expressed their disappointment through memes and jokes.
One user on the social media platform 'X' wrote, "Bye Bye Pakistan," while another wrote, "Qudrat Ka Inteqam hai Pakistan ke lie." A Pakistani fan on 'X' expressed their disappointment, stating, "Pakistan has been eliminated from the group stage of the T20 World Cup 2024. Our group had USA, Canada, Ireland, and India, but despite our efforts, we couldn't qualify."
The T20 World Cup had begun with high hopes for Pakistan, but their journey was plagued with missed opportunities and unfulfilled potential. In their first match against the USA in Dallas, the team faced an unexpected challenge from the tournament co-hosts. Despite being newcomers, the American team showed great resilience, and the game went down to a Super Over. Unfortunately, Pakistan's key players failed to deliver, resulting in a heart-wrenching defeat. This loss weighed heavily on the team, casting a shadow over their upcoming matches.
The pressure was immense as Pakistan headed to New York to face their arch-rivals, India. Led by the fiery Naseem Shah, Pakistan's bowlers put up an impressive performance, restricting India to a modest total of 119 runs. However, their batsmen struggled under the pressure, and Jasprit Bumrah's lethal spell dismantled their lineup, leading to a narrow 6-run defeat. This loss dealt a heavy blow to their hopes of advancing to the Super 8s, as they only had two points from their first three matches.
With India already securing a spot in the next round with six points and the USA closely following with five, Pakistan's fate rested on the USA vs Ireland match. A win for Ireland would have kept their hopes alive, but the rain gods had other plans. As the rain poured down in Florida, the match was called off, and both teams received a point. This result propelled the USA to the Super 8s with an impressive five points, leaving Pakistan with an insurmountable gap to close.
For Pakistan, their final group game against Ireland became a mere formality. Even if they won, they would only have four points, which was not enough to surpass the USA or India. It was a bitter pill to swallow for the fans, who had envisioned a more successful campaign for their team. The realisation of their early exit from the tournament was a tough blow, but they remained hopeful for future opportunities to redeem themselves.
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