The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) took a dig at Pakistan’s batting approach in their match against India during the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. Pakistan, after a steady start, struggled to maintain their momentum, leading to a slow-scoring rate.
- RCB shared a meme of Sarfaraz Ahmed to mock Pakistan’s slow batting.
- Pakistan started well but slowed down after 10 overs.
- Babar Azam and Imam-ul-Haq struggled to accelerate.
Pakistan’s Slow Batting Performance
Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first against India. In the first 10 overs, they managed to score 52-2, but their momentum slowed drastically. By the 20th over, they had reached only 79-2, struggling against India’s disciplined bowling attack.
RCB’s Viral Meme on Social Media
The RCB franchise took to social media to mock Pakistan’s slow innings. They posted the famous Sarfaraz Ahmed yawn meme, which originally gained popularity during the 2019 World Cup. The meme humorously reflected the lack of aggression in Pakistan’s batting against India.
First 10 overs – 55/2
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) February 23, 2025
Next 10 overs – 26/0
Mood:
📸: ICC | #PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #CT2025 #PAKvIND pic.twitter.com/uTMK6MZ7cj
Babar Azam and Imam-ul-Haq’s Struggles
- Imam-ul-Haq managed only 10 runs off 26 balls before getting run out by Axar Patel.
- Babar Azam, despite a good start, scored 23 runs off 26 balls before falling to Hardik Pandya.
Both openers failed to build momentum, putting pressure on the middle order.
Saud Shakeel & Mohammad Rizwan’s Cautious Stand
- Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan formed a 104-run partnership.
- They consumed nearly 25 overs, slowing down the run rate.
- Pakistan reached 188-5 by the end of 41 overs.
The slow approach led to frustration among Pakistan’s fans, with many questioning the team’s strategy.
With Babar Azam and Imam-ul-Haq struggling to accelerate, Pakistan might need changes in the batting order for the next match. The team’s approach remains a concern as they aim to improve their performance in the tournament.
Possible Adjustments for Pakistan’s Next Match:
- Drop Imam-ul-Haq for a more aggressive opener.
- Promote Rizwan to an attacking role.
- Strengthen the middle order to prevent slow phases.
Pakistan must learn from its mistakes and adopt an aggressive strategy in upcoming matches to stay competitive in the Champions Trophy 2025.
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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Matches
Pakistan vs New Zealand - 1st Match, Group A | Bangladesh vs India - 2nd Match, Group A | Afghanistan vs South Africa - 3rd Match, Group B | Australia vs England - 4th Match, Group B | Pakistan vs India - 5th Match, Group A | Bangladesh vs New Zealand - 6th Match, Group A | Australia vs South Africa - 7th Match, Group B | Afghanistan vs England - 8th Match, Group B | Pakistan vs Bangladesh - 9th Match, Group A | Afghanistan vs Australia - 10th Match, Group B | England vs South Africa - 11th Match, Group B | New Zealand vs India - 12th Match, Group A | TBA vs TBA, 1st Semi-Final | TBA vs TBA, 2nd Semi-Final | TBA vs TBA, Final |
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Teams
PAKISTAN | NEW ZEALAND | BANGLADESH | INDIA | AFGHANISTAN | SOUTH AFRICA | AUSTRALIA | ENGLAND
