Pakistan's 10-wicket victory over India in the T20 World Cup's opening match will go down as one of their most memorable victories. Pakistan has not won a single World Cup match against India in over three decades, losing 0-7 in ODIs and 0-5 in T20Is. However, a commanding victory against Virat Kohli's side put an end to a 29-year wait as they won their first World Cup match against their arch-rivals.
Also Read: “Was Umpire sleeping?” netizens fumes, shares picture showing KL Rahul was dismissed on ‘no-ball’ during Ind vs Pak clashPakistan, therefore, was overjoyed by the news. The PCB uploaded a video of Babar Azam's electrifying speech in the locker room, demonstrating the significance of the victory. The entire nation, as well as the athletes, were ecstatic about the historic event. Images of Virat Kohli hugging Mohammad Rizwan and MS Dhoni conversing with several Pakistan cricketers went viral, and former Pakistan cricketers reacted sportingly to the victory.
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Before the commencement of Pakistan's match against New Zealand, the veteran Mohammad Hafeez was asked who screamed the loudest after their win over India. The 41-year-old all-rounder responded by claiming that the individual who screamed the loudest was none other than himself, adding that his throat is still sore.
"It appears to be me, because my throat is still sore. "It was an emotional victory for all of us," Hafeez remarked.
The win against India in the opening game of the tournament, according to Pakistan captain Babar Azam, who won the toss and sent New Zealand in, was a great confidence booster.
"Winning always inspires confidence, especially in the first game of a tournament. N ext performance are very important to the boys "he stated.