The Netherlands defeated South Africa on Sunday. With this victory, the Pakistan vs Bangladesh game has become a knockout. Pakistan will be the favourite to win the match. On that note, here, we take a look as Twitter reacts as South Africa’s loss gives Pakistan a great chance to reach the Semi-Finals.
Pakistan is one step away from the Semi-Finals
Pakistan reached the semi-finals of the 2021 T20 World Cup against expectations last year. Hence, the fans were expecting a similar and straightforward equation for the team. However, that did not happen. The Babar Azam-led squad lost against India, which put their campaign in tatters. It further went downhill when Pakistan lost their game to Zimbabwe. It was a big upset and at that point, it was all over for the Pakistani squad.
That said, due to the other results in the group, Pakistan was given a way back. The team opened its account with a good victory over the Netherlands. Next up, the team put up a brilliant show against South Africa. The middle order stepped up and along with a fine effort by the bowlers, the team crossed the line. While their results were expected, they also wanted some other results to go their way. Now that the Netherlands has defeated South Africa, Pakistan has a great chance to reach the next stage. They just need to defeat Bangladesh in their next encounter to book a spot in the final 4.
Twitter reacts to the massive change in the fortunes of Pakistan
A few days ago, Pakistan was down and out. However, luck has favoured them now as the Netherlands defeated South Africa. With this result, Pakistan can enter the semis. If they maintain the same form, the team can also reach the finals and have a chance of winning the trophy. Here is how Twitter reacted to the change in the storyline for Pakistan in the T20 World Cup:
Congratulations Pakistan on winning T20 World Cup.
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) November 6, 2022
3 days ago, Pakistan and Bangladesh were full of lament. Now they are likely to play a knockout game for a place in the semi-final. Patience! What a World Cup this is! And what a statement from the teams traditionally lesser fancied!
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 6, 2022
If Pakistan make it to the semis today, they’ll be playing the finals. #T20WorldCup
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 6, 2022
Pakistan and Bangladesh fans right now 😅 #SAvNED #PAKvBAN #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/gxuxJS9KF7
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) November 6, 2022
Netherlands, Ireland, Scotland will now cheer for Pakistan, then India.
So many things to be decided today.
— Abhishek Mukherjee (@ovshake42) November 6, 2022
Pakistan should be running drinks for the Dutch as their warmup right now
— Ian Higgins (@1an_Higgins) November 6, 2022
Wow, WOW! And Wow! Have we just seen the favoured South Africans choke once again? Have Pakistan been given a lifeline? Is this 1992 all over again? Or will it be 2007? Could we see another India Vs Pak final next weekend? #T20WorldCup
— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) November 6, 2022
Pakistan have been knocked out of this world cup 5 times, and somehow we are still in it😂 only Pakistan could do this🤣 #T20WorldCup #PAKvBAN
— Haroon (@hazharoon) November 6, 2022
