T20 World Cup: Australia knocks Pakistan out of T20 World Cup: Babar Azam led Pakistan suffered 5 wickets defeat against Australia in thrilling semi-final 2 of the Men’s T20 World Cup in Dubai on Wednesday. The Men in Green were unbeaten throughout the tournament and dominated most of the part of Wednesday’s clash before some late assault from Matthew Wade and M Stoinis saw them on the other side of the result. Reacting to the same, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan congratulated Babar & Co for an impressive run throughout the tournament and also shared his own example to boost the team’s morale. Follow InsideSport.in for more T20 World Cup Live Updates
T20 World Cup: Pakistan PM Imran Khan, Ramiz Raza console Babar Azam & Co. after semi-final loss to Australia
After being put in to bat, The Men in Green posted a competitive total of 176/4 on the board with the help of the fifties from Mohd Rizwan and Fakhar Zaman. Coming to chase, Australia were in deep trouble at 96-5 when Marcus Stoinis (40) and Wade (41) put unbeaten 81 run partnership guide Australia home with one over to spare in.
Soon after Pakistan’s semi-final loss to Australia, Pakistan PM Imran Khan took to Twitter and wrote: “To Babar Azam & the team: I know exactly how all of you are feeling right now bec[ause] I have faced similar disappointments on the cricket field,”
“But you [should] all be proud of the quality of cricket you played & the humility you showed in your wins.”
To Babar Azam & the team: I know exactly how all of you are feeling right now bec I have faced similar disappointments on the cricket field. But you shd all be proud of the quality of cricket you played & the humility you showed in your wins. Congratulations Team Australia.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) November 11, 2021
PCB Chairman Ramiz Raza also took to social media after Pakistan’s exit from the T20 World Cup to congratulate Babar Azam & Co on the way they fought in the showpiece event. “You have united the land truly and you have refreshed it’s mood with promise. We thank you and we are proud the way you fought. Well done boys,” Ramiz Raza tweeted.
You have united the land truly and you have refreshed it’s mood with promise. We thank you and we are proud the way you fought. Well done boys. #PakistanZindabad
— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) November 11, 2021
Pakistan’s former pace legend Shoaib Akhtar also took to Twitter to console as well as congratulate Babar Azam and Co on such a stellar campaign. Akhtar felt that The Men In Green fell short by 20 runs during the 19th over of their batting. Akhtar wrote: “That 19th over during the batting. It was where we fell short.”
“Overall 20 runs short. But what a campaign. Long way to go from here.”
That 19th over during the batting. It was where we fell short.
Overall 20 runs short. But what a campaign. Long way to go from here.Full video: https://t.co/FTcxaNvn94 pic.twitter.com/vn4oS3Hl3c
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) November 11, 2021
Apart from them, many former Indian cricketers also took to their social media to praise Pakistan’s stellar performance and also congratulated Australia for booking a spot against New Zealand in Sunday’s final in Dubai.
What a game of cricket! 🤯#Pakistan played some good cricket but #Australia came back hard in the last 5 overs of the match and finished the game strong. 💪🏻 @MStoinis got them back into contention & @MatthewWade13 capitalized on the chance to take Australia through.#PAKvAUS pic.twitter.com/hMfIOfmD3r
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 11, 2021
Aussie Aussie Aussie oye oye oye What a win … class top class batting #wade .. @T20WorldCup #PAKVSAUS
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) November 11, 2021
Special innings by Matthew wade ! Catches win matches and drop catches sometimes can be costly , ! Bad luck Pakistan I thought they were brilliant throughout the tournament . Congratulations to Australia and New Zealand! Should a be a cracker of a Sunday #PAKvAUS
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) November 11, 2021
The toppers from both groups couldn't make it to the final.
T20 is a funny game and that's what makes it so interesting 💥Well played Australia!
So now we're gonna have a new T20 Champion with #AUSvNZ in final#PAKvsAUS pic.twitter.com/iOeLQZVGBt— DK (@DineshKarthik) November 11, 2021
Meanwhile, both Australia and New Zealand will lock horns at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Sunday in the T20 World Cup 2021 Final. Both teams are aiming for their maiden T20 WC trophy and a cracker of a game is on the cards.
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