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“Whether it’s gonna be a repeat of 2007/17 or 1992,” Fans on Twitter react as Pakistan thumps New Zealand to enter the final of the T20 World Cup 2022

Pakistan defeated New Zealand by 9 wickets to enter the finals of the T20 World Cup 2022.

Fans on Twitter reacted after Pakistan thumped New Zealand by wickets to enter the final of the T20 World Cup 2022. They lauded the Babar Azam-led side for reaching the finals and were curious to know whether it’s gonna be a repeat of 2007/17 or 1992.

Pakistan thumps New Zealand by 8 wickets to enter the final of the T20 World Cup 2022 

The semi-final between Pakistan and New Zealand took place at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). It was a game that the Men in Green assert their authority and send a strong message to the world.

Asked to bowl first, it was a perfect start for them as Shaheen Afridi removed dangerous Fin Allen for just 4 runs in the first over to set the tone for his side. After that, they displayed a staggering effort in the field as well as Shadab Khan sent Devon Conway packing for 28 runs with the gun throw at the non-striker’s end.

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Skipper Kane Williamson (46) and Daryll Mitchell (53) then played decent knocks for their side to ensure that New Zealand cross the 150-run mark. A superlative bowling effort helped Pakistan restrict the opposition to a total of just 152 runs on the board.

Chasing the target, it was the biggest positive for Pakistan as both Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam returned to form and smashed a 105-run partnership before Trent Boult removed the skipper for 53 runs and his partner for 57 runs.

Fans on Twitter react as Pakistan enters the final of the T20 World Cup 2022 

As Pakistan pounded New Zealand by wickets, fans on Twitter gave mixed reactions. They expressed their eagerness in known whether it’s gonna be a repeat of 2007/17 or 1992. Notably, India and Pakistan clashed in the final of the ICC tournament in 2007 and 2017 whereas it was England and Pakistan faced each other in 1992. Here are some of the reactions:

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