IND vs SA: "India Ne Marwa Diya Humein" - Former Pakistan Pace Bowler Shoaib Akhtar Says After India’s Loss Against South Africa

India lost to South Africa in their third match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Super 12 at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday, October 30. Pakistan fans were also disappointed with this defeat as it severely dented Pakistan’s chances, and they desperately needed India to beat South Africa to qualify for the semifinals.

The Proteas outperformed India in all three departments, but it was not a one-sided game. Batting first, the Indian cricket team lost five wickets for 49 runs in the 9 over. The Men in Blue managed to score only 133 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in 20 overs, and the Indian bowlers did a fantastic job of taking the game to the 20th over.

The Proteas struggled to chase a 134-run target, but with the grit and patience shown by Aiden Markram and David Miller, they managed to chase down the target.

Former Pakistan legend Shoaib Akhtar was heartbroken by India’s defeat. In his latest YouTube video, he said that if Indian batsmen had batted patiently, they could have scored 150 runs. However, he clarified that Pakistan played bad cricket and hurt themselves.

It’s Not India’s Fault, We Played So Badly – Shoaib Akhtar

“India ne marwa diya humein (India just spoiled our chances). Actually, we hurt ourselves. It’s not India’s fault, we played so badly and left our fate to others. I was wishing India would come strong and hard,” Akhtar said in the video.

“Playing over these pitches isn’t easy and India left us very disappointed. Had their batters been a bit more patient and not hurried, then 150 would have been a winning total. But South Africa used their experienced players very well. Miller the killer, bringing all his experience along with Markram was fantastic. Lungi Ngidi did wonders; not much pace but he got wickets with short balls and seam as well.”

India Were Exposed Against The South African Fast Bowling – Shoaib Akhtar

The former cricketer stated that Pakistan is now in a difficult situation because their fate in the competition is still dependent on others. He criticised India’s batting but claimed that Rohit Sharma and company have easier games ahead of them than Pakistan, who have yet to face the table-toppers, South Africa.

“But from now onwards, Pakistan’s chances are very limited. I said earlier that South Africa is out there to beat India and Pakistan at the same time. But I was wishing that somehow India come out victorious and we get a chance. But ab to ye lag raha hai South Africa humein bhi phenti lagane ko tayyar hoga (But now it seems that South Africa is ready to thrash us as well).”

“India were exposed against the South African fast bowling but they aren’t out of the contest because they have some easy games to come. But Pakistan is yet to face South Africa which looks impossible. Let’s see what happens. But I’m still backing my team and I wish they come out of the situation,” Akhtar concluded.

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