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On Saturday, October 26, the social media was quite chirpy as New Zealand created history by defeating India in the ongoing Test series. It was for the first time in 12 years when the hosts last suffered a Test series defeat at home as the Rohit Sharma-led side struggled with both bat and the ball.
Besides, in other notable trends across the social media domain, another Asian nation Pakistan defeated England 2-1 in the Test series and multiple former and current cricketers congratulated them on the same.
Meanwhile, check out the top Social media trends of the day here:
Congratulations to Cricket Fans & obviously to the Magical Duo Noman & Sajid🇵🇰💯. Craftsmen with both bat & the ball. In the past, Kamran played a crucial knock to save the game in the earlier stage. Again these are the players that are said to be not international standard by… pic.twitter.com/4HGht0yfBk
— Ahmad Shahzad 🇵🇰 (@iamAhmadshahzad) October 26, 2024
The smartest team in World cricket are about to win a series in India …
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) October 26, 2024
Very impressive series win at Rawalpindi … I hope this victory will take Pakistan cricket forward. It was an impressive comeback after losing the toss but strategy of employing spin pitches in the last two Tests worked. As a former player I feel hurt at a defeat … so happy…
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) October 26, 2024
Some impressive achievements happening in men’s and women’s cricket for New Zealand. Congratulations, a series win in India is a huge milestone! #INDvNZ #iccworldcup
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) October 26, 2024
🐅🐅 Another absolute GEM by Dylan. Here’s a link to follow him on instagram – https://t.co/AO8yARVd04 pic.twitter.com/Th28KQZgRK
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) October 26, 2024
Well done, New Zealand, on winning the series on Indian soil! For Team India, there’s a lot to reflect on. Senior players need to step up and deliver in the ultimate format of the game. The next three months will be crucial for them.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 26, 2024
Never underestimate Pakistan. We may get down, but we’re never out. Proud to see noman ali & @SajidKhan244 showing their class. Remember the contributions of @KamranGhulam7 in his debut series and @SalmanAliAgha1 as reliable as always. 🇵🇰 #HomeKoIzatDou pic.twitter.com/xnuQWXzXkA
— Naseem Shah (@iNaseemShah) October 26, 2024
Wonder who will get Man of the Mitch. #INDvsNZ
— Mitchell McClenaghan (@Mitch_Savage) October 26, 2024
Congratulations team Pakistan 🇵🇰 winning home test series after more than 3 years. Well done 👏🏼 👏🏼👏🏼❤️ #PAKvsENG pic.twitter.com/yQAJubG8ka
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) October 26, 2024
Great comeback series win 🇵🇰!
Congrats to all @shani_official and Jason Gillespie
— Mickey Arthur (@Mickeyarthurcr1) October 26, 2024
Caught up with the one and only Sherry Pa @sherryontopp . Never a dull moment with this legend! pic.twitter.com/jc7oe9tPGM
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) October 26, 2024
Phenomenal effort once again to make a grand comeback. Amazing turnaround by Noman and Sajid!
Congratulations, Team Pakistan 🇵🇰 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/J56VIITp5z
— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) October 26, 2024
For any visiting team, to win a Test series in India is a dream, and New Zealand have played really well to make it happen.
Such results can only be achieved with good, all-round team efforts.
Special mention to Santner for his standout performance, picking up 13 wickets.… pic.twitter.com/YLqHfbQeJU
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 26, 2024