Top five heartbreaking moments in 2024 for Pakistani cricket fans
2024 was a rollercoaster year for Pakistani cricket, filled with unforgettable highs and crushing lows. Here are the top five moments that shattered the hearts of cricket fans across Pakistan.
1-T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan's Defeat to the United States
Pakistan faced the United States of America in a crucial group-stage match during the T20 World Cup
Pakistan faltered under pressure, leading to a narrow defeat. The match ended in a tie, and Pakistan lost in the Super Over, resulting in their elimination from the tournament.
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2. T20 World Cup 2024: Loss to India
During the same T20 World Cup, Pakistan faced their arch-rivals, India, in a highly anticipated match. Batting first, India posted a low total of 120 runs. At one point, Pakistan was about to end when Pakistan needed 43 runs in 41 balls with eight wickets in hand, but Jasprit Bumrah snatched victory from Pakistan, who lost by seven runs.
3- Ireland's historic win over Pakistan
In May 2024, Ireland defeated Pakistan for the first time in T20 internationals. Pakistan batted first, posting a competitive total of 182 for 6 in their 20 overs. Key contributions came from their top-order batters, setting a challenging target for the hosts.
In response, Ireland's innings was anchored by former captain Andrew Balbirnie, who played a stellar knock of 77 runs off 55 balls. Ireland achieved this total in 19.5 overs for five wickets.
4. Test Series 2024: Whitewash Against Bangladesh
In 2024, Pakistan's Test team suffered a whitewash against Bangladesh on home ground. The series consisted of three Test matches where Pakistan struggled to compete, leading to consecutive defeats. Bangladesh won this series with a 2-0.
5. T20 Series 2024: Whitewash Against Australia
Later in the year, Pakistan's T20 team faced Australia in a series that ended in a whitewash. Australia dominated Pakistan in the T20 series in three matches, with Pakistan unable to secure a single win throughout the series.
However, Pakistani cricket fans are enjoying a good year's end as Pakistan has defeated Australia, Zimbabwe and South Africa back to back.
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