A video showing a heated argument between a Pakistani cricket fan and an England supporter during Tuesday's Pakistan vs England match at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium has gone viral on social media.

 

The clip was shared on X by Australian content creator Jake Jeakings, who described the Pakistani fan, Saud Zohaib Muhammad, as a “serial offender”.

 

Jeakings had earlier shared content mocking Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq’s bowling action, after which Muhammad confronted him while holding a piece of sandpaper, a reference to past ball-tampering controversies.

 

After the footage gained traction online, Muhammad released a follow-up video explaining his version of events and denying any wrongdoing.

 

“Today, when I went to the stadium to enjoy myself, watch the match and support Pakistan, it was a completely planned,” Muhammad said. 

 

“Jack’s friend, who is from England, tried to trap me. The video he posted is edited. I have the full three-and-a-half-minute video with me, and I will post it completely so people can see how he behaved with me.”

 

Muhammad alleged that the England supporter provoked him during the match. “He came up and started teasing me, and he even threw alcohol or beer on my clothes,” he said. “I consider that impure, and what he did was very wrong. He provoked me and then became aggressive.”

 

According to Muhammad, several spectators witnessed the incident. “Some English fans came to me, apologized, and said sorry because they knew who was on the right side,” he added.

 

He further claimed that the incident was part of a deliberate attempt to damage his image. “This was planned by Jack,” Muhammad alleged. 

 

Muhammad shared another video that appears to show an older England supporter sitting beside him while drinking beer. In the clip, Muhammad can be heard asking the man to return to his seat, citing the smell.

 

He also posted separate footage showing England fans interacting with him cordially, during which he wished them luck for the match.

 

The incident occurred during a crucial Super Eight match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, in which England defeated Pakistan by two wickets on Tuesday.

 

The victory secured England’s place in the semi-finals, while Pakistan must now rely on other results and win their final Super Eight match against Sri Lanka to remain in contention.