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'Etni Bhi Fast Nhi Khelni Thi': Pakistan's Dire Loss Triggers Epic Meme Fest

Soumyajit Dutta

Pakistan lost against New Zealand in 1st T20I [Source: @imparvez35/X.com]Pakistan lost against New Zealand in 1st T20I [Source: @imparvez35/X.com]

Pakistan’s T20I series against New Zealand began in shambles as the Men in Green were skittled for a dismal 91 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, on March 16, their fifth-lowest T20I total ever. Social media erupted with memes and mockery drawing unflattering parallels to past meltdowns. 

The humiliation deepened as Pakistan’s total (91) fell just two runs above their infamous 89 against India in 2010. Fans lambasted the lack of intent, with former players calling it a 'systematic failure'.

Netizens Troll The Pakistan Nightmare

New Zealand’s decision to bowl first proved lethal. Kyle Jamieson struck twice in his opening over, dismissing Mohammad Haris and Hasan Nawaz, while Jacob Duffy ripped through the middle order. By the powerplay, Pakistan were reeling at 14/4, with vice-captain Shadab Khan and Irfan Khan back in the pavilion. 

Khushdil Shah (32) offered brief resistance, hitting the sole six, but his dismissal triggered a tailspin. Debutant Jahandad Khan’s luck ran out at 17, and Pakistan folded in 18.4 overs.

The Kiwi bowlers exploited Pakistan’s timid approach. Ish Sodhi stifled the middle overs, while Duffy and Zak Foulkes obliterated the tail. Shaheen Afridi’s late cameo only highlighted the top order’s ineptitude.

Memes flooded social media platforms, reacting to the poor display of the Men in Green. So, let's take a look at how the fans reacted to Pakistan's loss:

"Bhiqaristan PKMB 🤣 🤣 🤡 " - @Vk_Idolo_18

"Bhai etni b fearless nhi khelni thi 😟 k 91 py sb out ho jao" - @1missmanoo

"This is seriously called modern day cricket by Pakistan!✅ At least they showed intent and saved the time of spectators and fans in this holy Ramazan." - @abc622060687014

"Babar Azam & Maulana Rizwan after watching Pakistan lose first T20 against New Zealand 😭😭" - @ChotaLittl25535

"Zim babar to Iffi and Wassay" - @Zimbu12_

"Pak is on the way to become zimbave."  - @I_amSahil

"What a downfall of team Pakistan New zealand win by 9 wickets and 59 balls to spare. Lesson for youngsters. I hope they will consider experience batter like Babar Azam in next match" - @PrAmyrah

"START OF A NEW ERA FOR PAKISTAN. 📢Aagye Swadd Pakistan Sadme me h ab" - @Riot_rw

"Rizwan-Babar doesn't need Pakistan..Pakistan needs Rizwan-Babar.." - @rizzy_loml

"Back to this era without RizBar, we deserve this 😕" - @MalikSahaab_001

Redemption Or Repeat?

With the second T20I on March 18, Pakistan faces a brutal test of resilience. Captain Agha Salman must overhaul tactics. The batting unit will need to step up. University Oval offers a chance to rewrite the narrative, but another flop could cement this series as a historic low for the Men in Green.