September 29, 2025 — Pakistani cricket fans expressed pain, anger, and dark humor on social media after India defeated Pakistan by five wickets in a thrilling match on September 28, with reactions ranging from frustrated criticism to self-deprecating jokes.
Pakistani YouTuber Umar Afzal posted a video demanding Haris Rauf be dropped from the team. “He is tarnishing the team’s name. Should we still support him? He unnecessarily provoked the lions by gesturing about shooting down jets. Even after India was 20 for 3, they won,” he said.
Fans particularly praised Jasprit Bumrah for his bowling and Tilak Varma’s match-winning performance. One user wrote, “First it was Virat Kohli, then Abhishek, now Tilak Varma. You won’t forget what Tilak did to you.”
On social media platform X, one user posted a picture of Mohsin Naqvi with the caption, “Is this chair your funeral? If you can’t do anything, why don’t you step down?”
Another user named Aamir wrote about the Pakistani cricket team, “They deserve more abuses than I even know.” Several fan videos emerged showing emotional reactions, though many contained profanity.
In one viral video, an angry fan stated, “Even if all of Pakistan wants to beat India, they cannot. India was, is, and will remain our father. Love you India. You did right by not shaking hands.”
Former Pakistani cricketer Danish Kaneria shared a photo showing a TV locked inside a cage, mocking the trend of fans breaking TVs after defeats.
Some users promoted conspiracy theories about the toss, with one claiming the match referee didn’t even look at the coin before India’s captain announced they would bowl first. However, these claims lacked evidence.
Not all reactions were negative. Some fans took the loss sportingly, calling the match thrilling and repeating the famous “Mauka Mauka” line. One fan said, “Pakistan didn’t win again, but the adrenaline rush was amazing. We’ll come back next time with hope.”
The match showcased intense India-Pakistan cricket rivalry that continues to evoke strong emotions on both sides of the border.