“This is unpredictable PCT for you”- Netizens go berserk as Pakistan record highest run chase in history of World Cup against Sri Lanka

The target was huge enough to make fans think Pakistan would easily lose the match.

“This is unpredictable PCT for you”- Netizens go berserk as Pakistan record highest run chase in history of World Cup against Sri Lanka

Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan (Images via X)

Pakistan chased 345 runs against Sri Lanka, which is also the highest-ever run chase in the history of the ODI World Cup on Tuesday (October 10) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Courtesy of Mohammad Rizwan and Abdullah Shafique, Pakistan stunned those who believed it was beyond them to drive past the target.

When Sri Lanka batted first, two batters, Kusal Mendis (122 off 77) and Sadeera Samarawickrama (108 off 89) scored their respective centuries, helping Sri Lanka post 344/9 in 50 overs. The target was huge enough to make fans think Pakistan would easily lose the match.

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But Rizwan and Shafique turned the table. In his first-ever World Cup appearance, he played a memorable knock, smacking his century in style and departed off Matheesha Pathirana‘s delivery. Rizwan again came in clutch and remained unbeaten at 131 off 121 balls.

Also for the first time, four centuries were scored in a single match. This match will remembered for a long time for different reasons.

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Fans heap praise on Pakistan for their breathtaking performance

Overjoyed Pakistani fans are saying Babar Azam and his men are unpredictable as they defended 287 against the Netherlands and chased down the 345-run target against Sri Lanka. Fans from both India and Pakistan heaped praise on Mohammad Rizwan for using his experience to guide the team to victory. And for Abdullah Shafique, fans have nothing but praise.

Netizens go berserk as Pakistan record highest run chase in history of World Cup against Sri Lanka
Pakistan Cricket Team (Image via X)

Check fans’ reactions below:

https://twitter.com/oyebajwey/status/1711786642175131742
https://twitter.com/immuhammadibrar/status/1711812538105491716

https://twitter.com/ImHydro45/status/1711794731066556520
https://twitter.com/DheetAfridian/status/1711791393767915628

After this match, Pakistan will be gearing up for the most-awaited clash against Rohit Sharma-led Men in Blue on October 14 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Sri Lanka’s next assignment is against Australia on October 16 at the Ekana Sports City in Lucknow.

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