Scott Clark
Sep 02, 2023 - 09:10

IND vs PAK: Irfan Pathan Mocks Pakistan After Rain Forces Washout In Asia Cup 2023 Clash

Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan mocks Pakistan after rain ruins India-Pakistan match in Asia Cup 2023.

In a recent clash between the India and Pakistan cricket teams during the Asia Cup 2023, former India National Cricket Team all-rounder Irfan Pathan took a jab at Pakistan after the match was called off due to rain. Despite the match ending in a no-result, fans witnessed an intense battle between the bat and ball during the only innings that took place.

India won the toss and chose to bat first, with openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill facing the formidable Pakistan new-ball bowlers. However, a brief rain break changed the game as Shaheen Afridi dismissed both Sharma and Virat Kohli for low scores.

The momentum continued to shift in Pakistan's favor as the express pacer claimed the wickets of Shreyas Iyer and Gill, leaving India struggling at 66/4. It seemed like India would be bowled out for a low total, but Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya had other plans. They put on a remarkable 138-run partnership, rescuing India from a precarious position.

Kishan displayed his skills with a score of 82, while Pandya contributed 87 runs. Their partnership pushed Pakistan out of contention for a while. However, Pakistan's bowlers fought back, taking wickets at regular intervals and ultimately bundling out India for 266 runs in 48.5 overs.

Unfortunately, the rain prevented Pakistan from starting their run-chase, leading to the match being abandoned. After the game, Irfan Pathan, who serves as a commentator for Star Sports during the Asia Cup 2023, took to Twitter to mock Pakistani fans. He jokingly suggested that the rain saved their televisions from being smashed in frustration, implying that India would have emerged victorious if the match had been completed.

Pathan also praised Shaheen Shah Afridi for his impressive four-wicket haul against India, acknowledging his high-class bowling. Additionally, he shared a post praising Ishan Kishan for his sensational performance in the match.

Overall, the clash between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2023 showcased thrilling moments, despite the unfortunate interference of rain. Fans eagerly await future matches between these two fierce rivals.