Pakistan cricket fans have once again demonstrated their creativity and humor on social media as the national side gears up to face arch-rival India in the Asia Cup 2025 final.
After suffering defeats in both the group stage and Super Four encounters against India, Pakistan’s journey to the final has been filled with hurdles, leaving many fans doubtful of their team’s qualification.
However, a strong performance against Bangladesh in the Super Four stage secured their place in the championship clash, reigniting excitement and sparking a wave of memes online.
The final carries added significance due to the ongoing controversies surrounding the tournament. Tensions have flared with India’s refusal to participate in the traditional handshakes at the toss and after matches, a move that sparked criticism and led the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to file a complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC) over political statements made by the Indian captain.
In response, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) submitted its own complaint against Pakistan players Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan for their on-field gestures during the Super Four clash. This backdrop has created a charged atmosphere, but fans have chosen humor as their way of engaging with the rivalry.
On X (formerly Twitter), one user shared a Bollywood movie clip to illustrate India’s shock at Pakistan reaching the final despite earlier setbacks, while another used a Simpsons meme to show India’s assumption of Pakistan’s elimination, only to find the Green Shirts back for the final showdown.
Popular sitcoms also made appearances, with a fan sharing a clip from The Office to reflect Pakistan supporters’ emotional celebration of reaching the final.
Even the Multan Sultans franchise joined in, posting a lighthearted video of celebratory dancing after Pakistan’s victory over Bangladesh.
Other fans highlighted Pakistan’s unpredictable journey with sarcasm, sharing videos of risky stunts and near misses to depict the team’s bumpy road to the final.
Memes of captain Salman Ali Agha with captions like “guess karo hum kahan hai” further underlined the mix of relief and humor among fans.
Despite the controversies and challenges, Pakistan supporters have shown resilience, rallying behind their team with wit and laughter as the nation prepares for another high-voltage clash against India.
