ICC World Cup 2019: Twitter Reacts As Pakistan Posts A Good Total Against South Africa

Pakistan posted a big total of 308 runs after their skipper Sarfraz Ahmed won the toss and elected to bat first against South Africa in the 30th match of the World Cup at Lord’s, London. The Men in Green got off to a good start as their openers added a fine partnership of 81 runs. Both the southpaw batsman, Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq were able to time the ball to perfection to get their runs.

Fakhar Zaman had the rub of the green on his side when Imran Tahir claimed the catch, however, the on-field gave the soft signal as not-out. There was not enough conclusive evidence to overturn the on-field decision and South Africa was left dejected.

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Pakistan comes with a good show.

However, Imran Tahir was able to provide the first breakthrough when Fakhar Zaman could nail the scoop shot and spooned the ball to first slip, Hashim Amla. Subsequently, the 40-year-old leg-spinner plucked a one-handed blinder off his own bowling to dismiss Imam-ul-Haq.

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Mohammed Hafeez went for the sweep shot but he was plumbed in front by part-time spinner Aiden Markram. Babar Azam played some delightful shots down the ground and brought his second World Cup fifty. Azam was looking for a big score but he was dismissed by Andile Phehlukwayo on 69 runs.

Furthermore, Harris Sohail was was brought back into the playing, was able to show his worth. The southpaw batsman was able to hit the ground running and scored quick runs for his side. The left-hander was able to time every ball from the middle of the bat and played a quickfire knock 89 to help Pakistan post a par score.

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Imran Tahir was the pick of the South African bowlers as he scalped two wickets and conceded only 41 runs in his 10 overs. Aiden Markram and Andile Phehlukwayo took one wicket apiece.

Here is how Twitter reacted to Pakistan’s innings:

How did they not play him earlier! What an innings by Haris Sohail here! #PAKvSA #CWC19

— Nishad Pai Vaidya (@NishadPaiVaidya) June 23, 2019

Babar Azam driving fours. Imran Tahir taking wickets. Pakistan flags in the crowd. The DJ playing Nach Punjaban. Lord’s has turned full Lahore today. #CWC19

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) June 23, 2019

What is puzzling and really strange is that Haris Sohail has been carrying the drinks and towels since Pakistan's opening match of the World Cup against West Indies #PAKvSA #CWC19

— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) June 23, 2019

Perhaps the best of Haris Sohail in ODIs.

— Abdul Ghaffar (@GhaffarDawnNews) June 23, 2019

Early signs the Other Pakistan have arrived at Lords … !! #CWC19

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 23, 2019

Harris Sohail more of this please! #SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/mPu3li1nWj

— Barca4Life (@Barca4Life14) June 23, 2019

Shoab Malik after watching Harris Sohail's batting.#CWC19 #PAKvSA #SAvPAK #Harissohail pic.twitter.com/45Wgpglnff

— Xahoor Bhat (@bhat_xahoor) June 23, 2019

Harris Sohail performs

Pakistanis: pic.twitter.com/phtSLdwSxZ

— Noman Siddiqui (@nomantsiddiqui) June 23, 2019

Well played Babar Azam. Provided stability to inning and done his job well today. Haris playing game changer !

— Abdul Ghaffar (@GhaffarDawnNews) June 23, 2019

Good stuff from Imran Tahir today: 2 for 41 off his 10 overs. Not that the Pakistani fans have warmed to him …

— Lawrence Booth (@the_topspin) June 23, 2019

All the hard work undone by a poor choice of shot by @FakharZamanLive and it was not needed! He is better hitting the ball in front of square. #PAKvSA #CricketWorldCup

— Alan Wilkins (@alanwilkins22) June 23, 2019

Imran tahir after wicket ???#PAKvSA pic.twitter.com/RT8WFiNIcW

— Rounak (@Rounak___) June 23, 2019

Pakistani Batsman after scoring 30 runs successfully : #PAKvSA pic.twitter.com/BhmpcLOGqt

— ?? My Pride ! (@A_bdulwaha_B) June 23, 2019

Personally, I thought that was a clean catch by Imran Tahir. With TV SL-mo replays, the picture is foreshortened. #PAKvSA @cricketworldcup

— Alan Wilkins (@alanwilkins22) June 23, 2019

Imran Tahir became a Pakistani citizen again after that catch and celebration

— Ahmer Naqvi (@karachikhatmal) June 23, 2019

Imran tahir celebrating after a dropped catch#PAKvSA pic.twitter.com/92MEk4kjtU

— Uman Anwer (@MianUman) June 23, 2019

No body :

Literally nobody :

Imran Tahir after taking wicket or catch : pic.twitter.com/xhfbW7GIAB

— Asad?? (@JanLad_23) June 23, 2019

Imran Tahir after not out given#PakVSA pic.twitter.com/zohtgamSFQ

— Shah Zaib (@ItsShahzaib07) June 23, 2019

Harris Sohail putting on a show #Cwc2019 #PAKvRSA It’s pure art really … so good to watch !!

— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) June 23, 2019