As India booked a place in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final, social media is filled with memes and posts against Pakistan. The tournament, initially hosted by Pakistan, will now have its final game played in Dubai because of ICC's hybrid model. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the reigning champions, could not make it to the semi-finals, which resulted in online trolling by cricket fans.
Under ICC rules, if India reaches the final, the game is then moved to Dubai. If any other side had made it to the final, the stadium would have been Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. But the second semi-final will be played in Lahore, even though one game was earlier washed away due to rain. Indian supporters have been vocally opining on the development, with a majority of them being funny about Pakistan's elimination.
Fans' Reactions on Social Media
- "We defeated Pakistan from the Champions Trophy yesterday. Abrar Ahmed's reaction is apt for them. Now, Lahore is also out of the final."
- "Pakistan, the home team, was defeated by India in Dubai. Three matches in Pakistan were washed away because of rain. They had a semi-final, but now the final has also been shifted from Lahore to Dubai."
- "KL Rahul's six altered the venue of the Champions Trophy final. Pakistan lost on February 23, and Virat Kohli played a key role in both matches."
- "Pakistan is hosting the Champions Trophy but is not in the tournament. They are hosting the final, but they won't feature in it. India is in the title race, but the final won't take place in Pakistan."
- The hosting country lost all their matches. They were beaten by New Zealand at home, and one game was washed out because of rain. As hosts and previous champions, Pakistan were eliminated early."
With India reaching the final now, the people are waiting eagerly for the title battle in Dubai, another installment of the historic cricket rivalry between India and Pakistan.
