Twitter Reactions: Pakistan post a record total in the CT17 finals

Expect the unexpected is the kind of mindset you carry whenever India plays Pakistan. And that’s what we witnessed at The Oval today in the first innings. Pakistan went on to post 338/4 in their quota of 50 overs. Yes, you heard it right. Captain Virat Kohli won the toss as India elected to field first. The Indians began well with Bhuvneshwar bowling a maiden over first up. Jasprit Bumrah had Fakhar Zaman edging one to MS Dhoni only to end up in disappointment, as the TV replays showed that Bumrah had overstepped. What followed was a sensational opening partnership among the Pakistani batsmen. Not even in the wildest dreams would’ve someone predicted that Pakistan would have such a great start to their innings. Both put up 128 runs for the first wicket. Indian fielding continued to disappoint in the big game as well. While Azhar Ali got run out after a staggering half century, it was Zaman who took full advantage of the life he got due to the no ball. He went on to smash a brilliant hundred as the Indian bowlers failed to stop him. After Fakhar’s dismissal, Shoaib Malik and Babar Azam took up to the task. While Malik failed to convert his start into a big one, Azam did bat well for his 46. Mohammed Hafeez scored a quickfire half century while Imad Wasim also played a wonderful cameo as both finished things off in style for Pakistan. The Indian bowlers were really poor on a day they were supposed to deliver. Leaving Bhuvneshwar Kumar, no bowler showed any promise to apply pressure to the Pakistani batting lineup. The likes of Ashwin, Jadeja and even Bumrah were taken away to the cleaners. Twitter was at its splendour as the Indian bowlers and fielders got trolled. Here are some of the amazing Twitter reactions during the course of the game: @imVkohli has nothing to prove about being the best batsman in the world especially in a chase. Will he be the man again today? — Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) June 18, 2017 What a bowling exhibition that was from @BhuviOfficial. Pakistan have a good chance, it will come down to their fielding! #indvpak #ct17 — Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) June 18, 2017 What an innings by Fakhar Zaman. Held his nerve on the big stage. Just what @TheRealPCB needed — Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) June 18, 2017 It's gonna be a great 2nd half of the game to watchA Great chase by a mighty Indian batting or a history for Pakistan #CT17Final #pakvindia — Fawad Ahmed (@bachaji23) June 18, 2017 A first innings worthy of a final by @TheRealPCB. @BCCI led by @imVkohli will have to play out of their skins to win this. — Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) June 18, 2017 Whatever the result today you have to admire Pakistans mindset in the big final to just go for it, love that attitude. Big couple overs left — Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) June 18, 2017 This has to be one of Hafeez's better ODI innings.. exhibited positive intent & backed it with a few spunky shots ! #INDvPAK — Navneet Mundhra (@navneet_mundhra) June 18, 2017 When you've spent your life hating on Hafeez and then realise he has better batting and bowling ODI averages than Stokes#ct17 — Lucky Fakhar (@DennisCricket_) June 18, 2017 After a 14 year career Pakistan might have finally discovered a batting role for 36 year-old #MohammadHafeez#GoodGod #CT17 #PAKvIND — Emmad Hameed (@Emmad81) June 18, 2017 If India win it from here it will be highest ever successful chase in an ICC final. Current highest: 275 by India vs SL, Mumbai, 2011. #CT17 — Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) June 18, 2017 Kohli : Aise bowlers ke sath aapne kaise trophies jeeti thi?#INDvPAK #CT17Final #CT17 pic.twitter.com/fD3lQG4VNK — Manya ? (@CSKian716) June 18, 2017 Pakistani batsmen did not prepare for underarm bowling. #Jadhav #INDvPAK — SAGAR (@sagarcasm) June 18, 2017 Bhuvneshwar Kumar playing the role of a belt in case of loose trousers. — Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) June 18, 2017 Top stuff from @BhuviOfficial so accurate and so many dot balls.!one more wicket from here now #bcci #iccchampionstrophy2017 #iccfinal ????? — Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) June 18, 2017 'I did it for you baby❤️' RT if you think their love story is better than Twilight. #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/jC4BPW6DbN — Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) June 18, 2017 Babar is how a South Delhi girl calls a Barber. #IndvPak #CT17 — Pakchikpak Raja Babu (@HaramiParindey) June 18, 2017 You know our bowlers have fucked up big time when 35 overs have gone and Hardik Pandya is the only bowler who has taken a wicket. — LOLendra Singh (@LOLendraSingh) June 18, 2017 That's how you celebrate your maiden ODI ?#PAKvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/zlJX3KnNgV — ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2017 Wherever this match goes, Pakistan have won big with Fakhar Zaman and Hassan Ali at #CT17..Players for the big stage. What a knock #IndvPak — Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) June 18, 2017 A run out. A brilliant catch. Two flashes of brilliance in the field has given India hope…. #CT17 #IndvPak — Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 18, 2017 What an innings from Fakhar Zaman. Whatever happens from here, this guy's made a name for himself & put Pakistan right in it. Game on! #CT17 pic.twitter.com/qYyxFi4Jmb — Ian Bell (@Ian_Bell) June 18, 2017 needed a hardik to get this fakhar out — BuzzFeed India (@BuzzFeedIndia) June 18, 2017 So how many of us before the start of the game thought Pakistan will be 200-1? #pakvind #ct17 — zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) June 18, 2017 #SHITmanOfTheDay #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/uHaZGK31yc — Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) June 18, 2017 Gotta admire this century by Fakhar Zaman. Big game temperament on show. India has to find a way in #CT17 #IndvsPak — Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) June 18, 2017 Indian fans now. #INDvPAK #CT17 pic.twitter.com/uiQBaUz2YF — Pakchikpak Raja Babu (@HaramiParindey) June 18, 2017 Kedar Jadhav is that kind of a player who gets bowling just because the captain doesn't want him to field! — Ojas. (@Ojasism) June 18, 2017 At what time do we expect India to arrive at the ground?#ct17 — Lucky Fakhar (@DennisCricket_) June 18, 2017 That guy Fakhar is making India pay for that NoBall.. what a difference he's been for Pakistan…#INDvPAK #ct17 320+ would be needed — Daren Sammy (@darensammy88) June 18, 2017 Seems like India's best chance to contain Pakistan is to get Bhuvneshwar Kumar to bowl all 50 overs.#INDvPAK — Sorabh Pant (@hankypanty) June 18, 2017 Charity means give a little and make a big difference. Indian bowlers giving far too many. #INDvPAK — Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) June 18, 2017 Best part of the bat for Pakistan so far – Edge. #CT17 — Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) June 18, 2017 #INDvPAK Kohli: Aaj ek bhi extra run nai denge Bumrah: pic.twitter.com/VVZqW41Ybf — H.D. (@ThatLocalGuy) June 18, 2017 *Bumrah goes into public place* *No one recognizes* *Sees foot* *Ye to Bumrah hai bc* *Takes autograph* #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/q1DcrLM29o — Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) June 18, 2017 Sehwag aur Akash Chopra se zyada SRK cricket ke baare mein baat kar raha hai. — Akshay Jain (@AkshayKatariyaa) June 18, 2017

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