The setting could not have been bigger. As a billion people worldwide watched on their television sets, India and Pakistan clashed in front of a sell-out crowd at the Adelaide Oval on a sunny Sunday afternoon. After about seven gripping hours, and some ups and downs, the Indian team won. India beat Pakistan by 76 runs, extending its winning streak against its cricketing arch-rival in World Cup matches to 6-0.
Each moment of this rip-roarding ride was caught on Twitter, with fans pouring out their emotions after nearly every ball. Expectedly, there were the jokes, the cuss words and the inscrutable exclamations “Oh yoooohooooo” and “Woooooooooooo”. Throughout, Twitter provided almost as much fun as the players battling it out on the field.
Here then is a (sort of a) match summary through the words and pictures on Twitter:
After India won the toss and elected to bat, Pakistan gave the ball to a towering ‘seven-foot tall’ Mohammed Irfan.
Then came the Big B – Amitabh Bachchan – as a commentator. Doing Hindi commentary alongside former players Aakash Chopra and Shoaib Akthar on Star Sports, as part of film promotional activities, the movie star did not impress anyone.
Despite all this excitement, nobody forgot Modi.
When Rohit Sharma got out for an abysmal 15, Twitter slayed him.
Wicketkeeper Umar Akmal dropped Kohli, on 76, but Twitter did not let go of the opportunity for hilarity.
Sohail Khan's heroic performance for Pakistan drew comparisons with his namesake in Bollywood.
Nobody wanted to miss the match. Not even those at a wedding in Chennai.
Despite a good start and a stumble, India reached 300/7 in 50 overs. India rejoiced at having crossed the psychological mark. Pakistan sighed.
Pakistan began cautiously, scoring slowly but preserving wickets. But suddenly from 102/2 they were down to 103/5. Sohaib Maqsood and Umar Akmal got out for a duck. Mohit Sharma, a late replacement for Ishant Sharma, kept the score down and took the last two wickets to finish the match. But not everybody showered praises on him on Twitter.
As wickets fell regularly, toilet humour made an appearance.
One of the wickets owed to Jadeja's fantastic catch.
At one point, DRS came into play and Umar Akmal was given out.
Despite wickets falling all around him, Misbah-ul-Haq stood his ground. Until he didn't. And Pakistan's defeat became evident.
Each moment of this rip-roarding ride was caught on Twitter, with fans pouring out their emotions after nearly every ball. Expectedly, there were the jokes, the cuss words and the inscrutable exclamations “Oh yoooohooooo” and “Woooooooooooo”. Throughout, Twitter provided almost as much fun as the players battling it out on the field.
Here then is a (sort of a) match summary through the words and pictures on Twitter:
After India won the toss and elected to bat, Pakistan gave the ball to a towering ‘seven-foot tall’ Mohammed Irfan.
Mohammed Irfan is an all rounder. He bowls left hand and stands as flood lights with his right hand #IndvsPak — PAKau Koschan (@KoschanMark) February 15, 2015
This Mohammed Irfan is so tall we need to bring in Great Khali to match his height. — $ir $ri $ri Magal (@jhunjhunwala) February 15, 2015
Then came the Big B – Amitabh Bachchan – as a commentator. Doing Hindi commentary alongside former players Aakash Chopra and Shoaib Akthar on Star Sports, as part of film promotional activities, the movie star did not impress anyone.
Despite all this excitement, nobody forgot Modi.
Waiting for someone to send a zoomed in pic of the stripes on the Pakistan players jersey that reads "Narendra Damodardas Modi" #IndvsPak — Navratna Wayne (@psubatman) February 15, 2015
SIX! pic.twitter.com/SP2VWqtTFL — Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) February 15, 2015
When Rohit Sharma got out for an abysmal 15, Twitter slayed him.
PM just rang up his SM managers..."wo Rohit wali tweet delete kar do jaldi". — Anand Ranganathan (@ARangarajan1972) February 15, 2015
Rohit Sharma should consider changing his name to Rohit Sharm-kar. #CWC15 #IndvsPak — Mihir Bijur (@MihirBijur) February 15, 2015
Wicketkeeper Umar Akmal dropped Kohli, on 76, but Twitter did not let go of the opportunity for hilarity.
A for Akmal B for Ball C for Catch D for Drop pic.twitter.com/MeN54c9R43 — Alt Cricket (@AltCricket) February 15, 2015
Sohail Khan's heroic performance for Pakistan drew comparisons with his namesake in Bollywood.
India underestimated Sohail Khan because of his name. Lesson for India - Not all Sohail Khan's are useless #IndVsPak — Joy (@Joydas) February 15, 2015
Nobody wanted to miss the match. Not even those at a wedding in Chennai.
#IndvsPak during a wedding #justindianthings http://t.co/A0MdKGdUF5 pic.twitter.com/xfbEeorsLK — Reddit India (@redditindia) February 15, 2015
Despite a good start and a stumble, India reached 300/7 in 50 overs. India rejoiced at having crossed the psychological mark. Pakistan sighed.
Pakistan began cautiously, scoring slowly but preserving wickets. But suddenly from 102/2 they were down to 103/5. Sohaib Maqsood and Umar Akmal got out for a duck. Mohit Sharma, a late replacement for Ishant Sharma, kept the score down and took the last two wickets to finish the match. But not everybody showered praises on him on Twitter.
OH MY GOD SO SLOW AND USELESS MOHIT SHARMA IS DIRECTED BY SATYAJIT RAY OR WHAT? — UAE.IAE.WeAreAllAE. (@sidin) February 15, 2015
Mohit Sharma's slow ball is so slow that he can bowl it and then run to the other end and hit it for a six. #IndvsPak — What Ho! (@waatho) February 15, 2015
As wickets fell regularly, toilet humour made an appearance.
Everytime I go to pee, Pakistan loses a wicket. You have no clue how much water I am drinking right now. #IndvsPak — Sagarcasm (@sagarcasm) February 15, 2015
One of the wickets owed to Jadeja's fantastic catch.
Sir Jadeja Has His Own Style Of Catching The Ball. First He Removes The Gravity Out Off It And Then Catches It. #IndvsPak #IndWins #CWC15 — Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) February 15, 2015
At one point, DRS came into play and Umar Akmal was given out.
Controversial decision. But not as controversial as Kashmir. #IndvsPak — Varun (@varungrover) February 15, 2015
Despite wickets falling all around him, Misbah-ul-Haq stood his ground. Until he didn't. And Pakistan's defeat became evident.
This. pic.twitter.com/WTcgUtWiSm
— Paritosh D (@TheMisalMan) February 15, 2015
Adelaide to Karachi flights. You know, just in case. #IndiavsPak pic.twitter.com/xmEdKi0FR7
— Chetan Bhagat (@chetan_bhagat) February 15, 2015
Amazing picture describing Pakistanis right now, best brand integration fr @OLX_India pic.twitter.com/u1cyhPasi6
— Arunabh Kumar (@TheQtiyapaGuy) February 15, 2015
#CWC15 #CWCFantasy #IndWins #WeWontGiveItBack pic.twitter.com/0cb7nsXUlu
— Nik ™© (@bhatambrekar) February 15, 2015
Bhai ka, baap ka, dada ka, sabka badla lega re tera yeh Phaijal. 2019 mein. #IndvsPak #PakvsInd #ICCWorldCup2015 pic.twitter.com/qgaSYoUyYi
— Abhijit Majumder (@abhijitmajumder) February 15, 2015
Wow! "@thtTALLgirl: Look at the colors. Even nature knows who's winning today! #IndvsPak #IndWins pic.twitter.com/t3ZMF18zwW"
— Shubhashish (@shubHASHISH) February 15, 2015
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