"Again beaten by South African School Kids" - Top 10 funny memes after Pakistan's dismal loss vs South Africa in 2nd T20I 2024
South Africa beat Pakistan by seven wickets in the second T20I on Friday (December 13) at SuperSport Park in Centurion. As a result, the hosts took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Fans shared their reactions online after the match. Reeza Hendricks received the Player of the Match award for his outstanding batting effort in the chase for the hosts.
Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan won the toss and opted to bat first. Opener Saim Ayub played a magnificent knock of 98* (57) and powered his side to a daunting total of 206/5 in 20 overs. Babar Azam (31) and Irfan Khan (30) supported him with handy cameos.
Ottneil Baartman and Dayyaan Galiem scalped two wickets apiece for the Proteas in the bowling unit. In reply, Reeza Hendricks (117) and Rassie van der Dussen (66*) stitched a match-winning partnership of 157 runs for the third wicket to help South Africa chase the target in the final over.
Fans enjoyed the high-scoring T20I between the two teams on Friday night. They shared their reactions to the contest by sharing memes on X (formerly known as Twitter) and Instagram. One of the fans mocked the Asian team, writing:
"Pakistan again beaten by South African School Kids."
Here are some more of the best memes:
"Goal achieved"- South Africa captain Heinrich Klaasen after winning 2nd T20I and series vs Pakistan 2024
At the post-match presentation, South Africa skipper Heinrich Klaasen reflected on the victory, saying:
"Goal achieved. Much needed as well, happy for the guys. He's (Hendricks) so unbelievably easy on the eye when he comes off, couldn't have happened to a better guy. Bit frustrated (at the halfway stage first innings), quite happy after that."
He continued:
"We were looking to keep them down to 180, discipline came in again, we bowled a couple too many wides. Looked like a bit of dew, the wicket didn't look like it'd change a lot. Got a little tight towards the end, they started hitting the yorkers, but Rassie is a class-act. He's got a world of experience. Job done."
The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg will host the third and final T20I of the series tonight (December 14).