"This level of hitting is insane" - Twitterati heaps praise on Asif Ali as he wins Pakistan yet another game with a rampaging knock
Pakistan's middle-order batsman Asif Ali (25 in seven balls) produced yet another masterclass innings against Afghanistan in the T20 World Cup 2021. He finished the game successfully for his side with a flurry of sixes.
In the last two overs, Pakistan needed 24 runs with five wickets in hand. Asif hit four sixes in the next six balls and sealed the game for his side in dominating fashion.
Earlier, Afghanistan posted a respectable score of 147/6 in the first innings after electing to bat first. In the chase, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam (51 in 47 balls) anchored the innings for his team with an industrious half-century. Then Asif took over in the end and provided the finishing touches with his sublime big hits.
The Twitterati was very pleased to witness the clean hitting skills of Asif Ali and heaped praise on him for his player of the match performance.
They also took notice of Pakistan's hat-trick of wins in the tournament. They termed the Men in Green as one of the strong favorites to win the World Cup this year.
On that note, let's take a look at
Twitterati's reactions to Asif Ali's knock against Afghanistan
England vs Pakistan Final ???
Wow … Asif Ali … Pakistan look so so so strong … #T20WorldCup #Pakistan
Asif Ali extremely impressive under pressure. Well played Pakistan 👏🏼 Heart goes out to Afghanistan though. Brilliantly fought till the end.
Seeing Afghanistan tonight, I wouldn't call #IndvNZ a virtual knockout, this group is more open that you'd think. #AFGvPAK #T20WorldCup21
I had seen Asif Ali a few times before and thought he was a powerful batsman. But this level of hitting is insane.
What a knock!! @AasifAli2018 👏🏼Proud of this team and the way they have been performing in this mega event Alhamdulillah! Congrats everyone on the 3rd consecutive win 🎉 #PakvsAfg #PakistanZindabad https://t.co/26W66FTcup
Asif Ali is the best finisher in the game congratulations 👏 Pakistan . What a performance. #ICCT20WorldCup2021 #AsifAli #PakvsAfghanistan
@ICC Great Asset for Pakistan 👍 https://t.co/NoyKiZw9gN
#PakvsAfg
#AsifAli
Shahid afridi watching Asif Ali from gallery rn; https://t.co/4HpQrczU9r
#PakvsAfg
Unfortunately She is not here to see this Brilliant Finish by her Father. https://t.co/8YgtUZMp3H
asif ali to other players
#PakvsAfg #AFGvPAK https://t.co/Rn3cArxi5y
22 crore people were tensed
Le Asif Ali :
#PakvsAfg
@AasifAli2018 https://t.co/clkm12koNG
#PakvsAfg
Congratulations Pakistan .. ❤
Asif Ali right now : 😂 https://t.co/Yu2U2djIkQ
No more questions. #AfgvsPak https://t.co/t8CK7blXwp
#PakvsAfg when Pakistani team is under pressure https://t.co/qBlujKeH2U
Asif Ali watching Afghanistan celebrate every wicket before he walks in. https://t.co/IBjX81KcWB
The son of Faisalabad @AasifAli2018 shone once again with his thunderous hitting. These are the results you get when you back your talent. Well done boys! 👌
#AsifAli #Pakistan #T20WorldCup @babarazam258 @TheRealPCB https://t.co/zltTmEW78H
Asif ali after hitting the first six https://t.co/MjQZC3BwhE
Congratulations team Pakistan and the entire nation on another victory Alhamdulillah! What a knock by @AasifAli2018 🙌🏼
Pakistan Zindabad 🇵🇰 #PakvsAfg https://t.co/i9BGZx5E6k
Dealt the heaviest of blows - couldn’t be happier for Asif Ali
Remember the name @AasifAli2018
#asifyoubeauty incredible hitting under pressure. Sensational 👏👏Congrats boys keep up the good work. #PakistanZindabad
This #AsifAli has got some hitting ability. Well tried Afghanistan team. #PakvsAfg
Terrific game of cricket. Got to feel for @rashidkhan_19 and the Afghans but my god Pakistan just finished that game off with brute power. #AFGvPAK
basically the last over...
#PakvsAfg https://t.co/CUcMaQNkbp
Asif Ali has hit 7 sixes off 19 balls in this tournament and won Pakistan two thrillers. So good for a bloke who had been labelled as parchi, non-international material, mentally weak and what not from ugly trolls on social media.
Asif Ali you beauty!!!
Asif Ali showed lot of confidence by refusing single on the last ball and finishing it in style by hitting those four big 6 in the next over .. clean and powerful hitter 👍 #AFGvPAK #T20WorldCup @StarSportsIndia
I was confident enough of getting 20-25 in one over against Karim Janat: Asif Ali
Pakistan's latest sensation Asif Ali revealed that he backed himself to score over 20 runs on Karim Janat's bowling at the end. He spoke at the post-match presentation ceremony after receiving the player of the match award.
Asif walked us through his thought process during his knock against Afghanistan and said:
"I would like to congratulate the Pakistan team and all our fans for their support. I was confident of finishing the game. I said the same to Shoaib Malik before his departure. Usually, I look at the situation of the match, and then I target the bowlers accordingly.
'I was talking to Shoaib when I walked in to bat. I conveyed to him that I was confident enough of getting 20-25 in one over against Karim Janat, which I did in the end."
Pakistan are now sitting comfortably at the top of the points table in Group 2. They will next play against Namibia in Abu Dhabi on November 2. The Babar Azam-led side will then conclude the Super 12 round with a clash against Scotland on November 7 in Sharjah.