T20 World Cup 2022: Top 10 funny memes as fans predict Pakistan will face India in the final after their clinical victory against New Zealand in the 1st semi-final

Pakistan notched up a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022 in Sydney on Wednesday, November 9. The Asian giants have reached the final of the T20 event for the third time after 2007 and 2009.

New Zealand batted first in the contest and could only reach 152/4 following a wonderful overall performance from Men in Green. Bowling was as effective as ever, but Pakistan stole the show in the fielding department by improving multiple folds from previous games.

Babar Azam (53) and Mohammad Rizwan (57) then rose to the occasion. The duo played magnificent knocks in the crunch contest to help their side storm into the final. Youngster Mohammad Haris (30) also chipped in with a blazing cameo to complement the efforts of the senior pair.

India, meanwhile, will take on England in the second semi-final at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday, November 10, of the tournament.

Following Pakistan's victory over New Zealand, fans donned their creative hats and went on to predict an Indo-Pak final. A few also opined that the International Cricket Council (ICC) is making sure that the summit clash between the arch-rivals comes to fruition.

Here are some of the best memes by fans regarding the same:

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"I would like to play India in the final" - Pakistan's mentor Mathew Hayden after win over New Zealand

Pakistan mentor Mathew Hayden expressed his desire to see an Indo-Pak final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Sunday, November 13. He wants to see the two neighboring nations clash due to the intense rivalry between them.

Speaking after the conclusion of the first semi-final, Hayden hailed the Pakistani pacers for their sensational performances in the tournament, saying:

"Tonight was very special. That fast bowling attack you saw did an unbelievable job. I don't think we have seen our best yet, which is probably the scarier part for whoever faces us in the final. It could be a truer surface and a nicer batting track in Melbourne. I would like to play India in the final purely because of the big spectacle."

Hayden added:

"The bowlers had to adapt to this pitch and bowl slower balls and they did so well. Haris Rauf is bowling consistently 150s. If Pakistan on their day turns up, they are unstoppable."

India beat the Men in Green by four wickets at the MCG in a closely-fought contest in their first match of the tournament on October 23.

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