In a crucial showdown at the ODI World Cup 2023, Pakistan found themselves facing a daunting task against England at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. With the odds stacked against them, Pakistan’s only glimmer of hope rested on winning the toss and opting to set a formidable target by batting first – a target surpassing the 400-run mark, which they believed they could then defend by restricting England to a mere 121 runs.
This strategy seemed a more realistic prospect when compared to the Herculean challenge of chasing down England’s total of 287, especially given the prevailing conditions and the formidable opposition they were up against. However, as luck would have it, Pakistan lost the toss, and England chose to bat first, thereby dimming their hopes.
In the wake of this pivotal moment, the cricketing community was alive with reactions and discussions, as Pakistan, with one foot in Karachi, began packing their bags, realizing the uphill battle that lay ahead.
Meanwhile, X was abuzz with reactions, here are some of the posts:
OMG! Still We Pakistanis are waiting for a miracle in today’s match. 🥲 #PAKvsENG
— Kashif (@Kashif877436) November 11, 2023
Program to war gaya..!! 🙃
#PAKvsENG pic.twitter.com/RAWY95rCik
— Danish (@virgostar37) November 11, 2023
England won the toss and elected to bat first and now its the end for Pakistan in this world cup. Toss was the last hope that too has gone.#PAKvsENG #CWC23
— Khawaja Mubasher (@Mubasherkh69) November 11, 2023
Le whole Pakistanis to buttler:#PAKvsENG pic.twitter.com/yEGNSlG4iO
— Muhammad Onais (@OnaisXiddiqui90) November 11, 2023
Pakistan semi final hopes 😖💔#PAKvsENG #toos pic.twitter.com/il60bg2VaU
— Furqan (@FurqanBapra) November 11, 2023
Pakistan are officially out from Wc 😭🥺💔 I hate you buttler#PAKvsENG #WC2023 pic.twitter.com/FURWVHU0du
— Seemab Javed (@SeemabJaved22) November 11, 2023
England have won the toss and choose to humiliate Pakistan first pic.twitter.com/EXQzFAWfMd
— Sunil the Cricketer (@1sInto2s) November 11, 2023
*ENG opts to bat*
Babar to Buttler: pic.twitter.com/CqH4B8i7eU
— rozgar_CA (@Memeswalaladka) November 11, 2023
England knocked out Pakistan at the toss.
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) November 11, 2023
When England batting first pic.twitter.com/QSfTRvYvB4
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) November 11, 2023