Twitter Reactions: Pakistan knock out favourites England to book their first CT finals spot
Pakistan stunned hosts in the semi-final to become the first team to qualify for CT 2017 final.
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Quite recently in the tournament, we’ve seen the trend of underdogs emerging victorious. And it continued in the semi-finals. The no.8 ranked team in the world Pakistan managed to knock out the favourites and hosts England out of the Champions Trophy 2017. What’s more surprising is that this was a purely one-sided encounter.
Earlier in the day, it was captain Sarfaraz Khan who won the toss as Pakistan elected to field first. They were forced to make a change as debutant Rumman Raees came in place of the injured Mohammed Amir while Shadab Khan replaced Faheem Ashraf. For the hosts, Jonny Bairstow replaced Jason Roy in the playing XI.
Batting first, Alex Hales failed to make it count. On the other hand, Bairstow got off to a good start alongside Joe Root. However, both couldn’t capitalise and were dismissed in their 40s. Skipper Eoin Morgan and Ben Stokes also got openings but couldn’t convert it into big ones.
From 128/2, the English batting lineup faltered to 211 all out failing to last even 50 overs. The likes of Jos Buttler and Moeen Ali too were dismissed cheaply as the Pakistani bowling reduced the England batters to tatters. Hassan Ali was again the star of this bowling line up with figures of 3/35. Junaid Khan and Rumman Raees also got a couple of wickets each.
If there was any team that could’ve stopped Pakistan from chasing a target of 212, that would’ve been Pakistan itself. Surprisingly, the openers won it for them with great comfort. Azhar Ali and Fakhar Zaman put up a brilliant partnership of 118 runs for the first wicket. Both registered outstanding fifties as they set the platform for the chase.
While they got out, Pakistan didn’t have any difficulty as they managed to pull off a sensational victory by 8 wickets. With this win, the Champions Trophy final is all set to be an all-Asian encounter as Pakistan is slated to face the winner of the India-Bangladesh game.
Here are some of the amazing Twitter reactions during the course of the game:
— Graeme Smith (@GraemeSmith49) June 14, 2017
Nothing wrong with the pitch in Cardiff. @TheRealPCB adapted better and played better. Comprehensive win over england.
— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) June 14, 2017
Great win by @TheRealPCB. To come back from the first game against india and now make a final by beating england shows great character.
— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) June 14, 2017
Well done Pakistan
Rankings mean nothing in the knockout format. Gana be a great final with the way these champs are playing— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) June 14, 2017
Why did England lose against the odds? Just didn't get their batting tempo right on that pitch and Pakistan bowled superbly #beautyofsport
— simon hughes (@theanalyst) June 14, 2017
The question begs, are Pakistan unpredictable or just predictably good in ICC events ??? great viewing
— Robin John Peterson (@robbie13flair) June 14, 2017
Great win pakistan stay blessed all our prayers and wishes for the final
— Saqlain Mushtaq (@Saqlain_Mushtaq) June 14, 2017
Amazing all round performances from Team Pakistan to reach the final. A very proud moment for every Pakistani! One more 2go inshaAllah #CT17
— Umar55 (@mdk_gul) June 14, 2017
Well played to Pakistan. Thought their bowling was excellent today. Great skills on show
— Chris Tremlett (@ChrisTremlett33) June 14, 2017
You make us proud team Pakistan! What a stunning comeback after first loss, silencing/shocking critics. Such a joy. Pakistan Zindabad ??
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) June 14, 2017
Incredible Pakistan @TheRealPCB What a perfect performance!! #CT17
Congratulations !!!— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) June 14, 2017
#PAK assessed conditions beautifully and came with some plans,full marks to application and execution #PAKvENG #CT17 #StarSportsதமிழ்
— subramani badrinath (@s_badrinath) June 14, 2017
Well that's what you call a good Dicking ….. #ENGvPAK
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 14, 2017
12 free hits in #CT17 so far…
Mohd Hafeez hits the first six off a free hit in this tournament!#EngvPak— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) June 14, 2017
Pakistan before #CT17
Pakistan in #CT17 pic.twitter.com/8kQ0RUJI5x
— Godman Chikna (@Madan_Chikna) June 14, 2017
This has to be mother of all Pakistan comebacks. This team was ranked worst in its history, no batting legends, thrashed in game 1. #CT17
— Osama Bin Liaqat Mir (@oblmir) June 14, 2017
Lots of England fans leaving the ground.. #PakvEng #CT17
— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) June 14, 2017
RT if your team is ranked 8th, has Hafeez batting at 4 and has made the #CT17 Final.
— Dil Dil Dennistan (@DennisCricket_) June 14, 2017
Clever captain, solid and aggressive batsmen & the best bowling attack in the world. Pakistan go to final firing from all cylinders! ? #CT17
— Daniel Alexander (@daniel86cricket) June 14, 2017
People mocked him for destroying English in the press conference
Today he destroyed all the English in the ground
Savage! #ct17 pic.twitter.com/gFOzcJtkaP— Doc. (@drhouse00) June 14, 2017
I think it's safe to say this now: even Pakistan batting can't mess this up from here
— Sambit Bal (@sambitbal) June 14, 2017
Such a matured batting from Pakistan.
It will be a big boost for PCB. #PAKvENG #CT17
— Godman Chikna (@Madan_Chikna) June 14, 2017
Brendon McCullum "What we have seen today is a Pakistan team turn up and deliver a flawless performance so far" #CT17 #ENGvPAK
— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) June 14, 2017
Babar Azam should score a 40+ and get his form back before the all important Final #CT17. He is our best ODI batsman.
— ? (@Edwardian842) June 14, 2017
At least it wasn't a group stage brexit for England #ct17
— Cricket365 (@Cricket365) June 14, 2017
Fakhar fakhing the fakh out of English bowlers. What the Fakh?? #ENGvPAK
— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) June 14, 2017
Gr8 bowling effort on slow pitch by every1..perfect start by Azhar & fakhar all they need to do is just stay there& mint English bowling ..
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) June 14, 2017
MUST NOT SHOW EXCITEMENT UNLESS WE NEED 10 RUNS TO WIN FROM 20 OVERS AND 30 WICKETS REMAINING!!! #PAKvENG #CT17
— Khushal (@Khushal) June 14, 2017
Pakistan need 212 to go to #CT17 final. On a normal day, should be an easy chase. But with Pakistan….fingers crossed. #ENGvPAK
— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) June 14, 2017
England should still not lose hope. Pakistan batting line up has pulled a hat out of rabbit in the past. #CT17
— cricBC (@cricBC) June 14, 2017
You know you are in trouble when you expect your Ball to do the job with the bat! #CT17 #ENGvPAK
— Nikhil Mane ??? (@nikhiltait) June 14, 2017
#CT17 leading wicket-taker! ? pic.twitter.com/iNarZcFFwI
— ICC (@ICC) June 14, 2017
This should be nice and comfortable chase.
1 wicket win I think #PAKvENG #CT17
— Big Nas (@NasirJamshed_) June 14, 2017
Not surprised Stokes had a rare off day. The IPL prepares you for many things, but they don't include facing Pakistan bowlers. #CT17
— Pavilion Opinions (@pavilionopinion) June 14, 2017
The Pakistani fans will have @waqyounis99 feeling atm…??? #ENGvPAK #OSNCT17 #CT17 pic.twitter.com/UfOh54Pjcj
— Daren Sammy (@darensammy88) June 14, 2017
Damn, the green shits are really showing the blue shits who's the real shit.#ENGvPAK
— Sorabh Pant (@hankypanty) June 14, 2017
Who writes Pakistan's script? What a team .. #PakVEng #CT17
— Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) June 14, 2017
Fast bowling is to Pakistan what batting is to India. Factory lagai hai… #CT17 #EngvPak
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 14, 2017
Sarfaraz been excellent with his captaincy today,great bowling changes so far #engvpak
— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) June 14, 2017
Only 18 years old and he's just dismissed one of the world's best batsmen – Shadab Khan, what a talent #CT17 #ENGvPAK
— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) June 14, 2017
Hassan Ali is the bowler of the tournament…little or no movement in the air but enough off the pitch. Both ways. Skiddy too #CT17 #EngvPak
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 14, 2017
Credit to Bairstow. Takes a huge amount of ability to come into a semi-final against Pakistan and play like Sachin. #ENGvPAK
— Pavilion Opinions (@pavilionopinion) June 14, 2017
Pakistan got the 'Left arm fast bowler' factory, they keep producing quality fast bowlers #ENGvPAK #CT17
— Daniel Alexander (@daniel86cricket) June 14, 2017
#ENGvPAK
Pretty cunning of England to put off partition in 1947 so that they can play India, Pakistan & Bangladesh separately.— Ramesh Srivats (@rameshsrivats) June 14, 2017
No way you should lose a review for that. Pakistan should have got that lbw on the field in the first place. #ENGvPAK
— Sambit Bal (@sambitbal) June 14, 2017
Fatwa against DRS then. Bairstow saved by the thinnest of margins. #CT17
— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) June 14, 2017
Time for this. #Raees. pic.twitter.com/YHIwbN4MWZ
— Clive (@vanillawallah) June 14, 2017
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