"Semifinals mai kisko face karna sahi rahega?"- Top 10 funny memes after India's thumping win vs Afghanistan in Super 8 clash of 2024 T20 World Cup
Team India beat Afghanistan by 47 runs in the 43rd match of the 2024 T20 World Cup on Thursday (June 20). The Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, hosted the clash. India boosted their net run rate early in the Super 8 phase with a comfortable victory.
After opting to bat first, India notched up 181/8 in 20 overs on a two-paced track. Suryakumar Yadav (53) starred in the batting department with an aggressive half-century while his teammates struggled. Hardik Pandya (32) supported him with a quality knock. Rashid Khan and Fazalhaq Farooqi scalped three wickets apiece for Afghanistan with the ball.
In reply, Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit a six and four in the first over to give Afghanistan a good start. However, he could not kick on and convert it into a big one as Jasprit Bumrah dismissed him in the second over, providing a massive breakthrough for the Men in Blue.
Afghanistan could never recover after that as Indian bowlers kept things tight throughout and bundled out the opponents for 134 in 20 overs. Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah picked up three wickets each.
Fans on social media enjoyed the T20 World Cup match on Thursday. They expressed their reactions by sharing hilarious memes on X and Instagram.
Here are some of the best memes related to the game:
"I think the pitch was good enough to score 160-170"- Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan after loss vs India in 2024 T20 World Cup
At the post-match presentation, Afghan skipper Rashid Khan reflected on the loss, saying:
"Well I think the pitch was good enough to score 160-170. It's about going there and how you play. At the top order it becomes a bit difficult against the better teams. Body is going well now. I am back hitting the right areas consistently but it's the result of the match which matters."
Rashid continued:
"We have enjoyed everywhere we have played. You just rely on your skills and own self on how to deliver. More importantly how you are gonna play on the conditions whether it's batting or bowling friendly."
Australia will face Bangladesh in the next match of the 2024 T20 World Cup at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua, later today.