On 23 October 2022, team India kicked off their 20-20 World Cup campaign in Melbourne against Pakistan. However, they managed to win the match by four wickets over their arch-rivals. However, it was a nail-biter as India clinched a last-ball thriller at the MCG. Virat Kohli was the player for the match for his incredible innings while chasing.
Meanwhile, Afghanistan have a great rivalry with the Men in Green in recent times. Even, in the Asia Cup 2022 when they met, players from both sides got involved in a heated exchange. Fans also damaged the Sharjah stadium. Now, a video went viral where Afghanistan fans were seen celebrating Pakistan’s loss madly against India.
Here is the shared video:
Afghanistan people celebrated India victory. 🇦🇫❤🇮🇳 #CricTracker #ViratKohli𓃵 #INDvPAK #ICCT20WC2022 pic.twitter.com/ckdA7UZLP9
— Mansoor Sameem AB (@MNJaaN1) October 24, 2022
India will play their second match of the 20-20 World Cup on 27 October at Sydney
Speaking of the video, Afghanistan fans were seen enjoying the mega clash between India and Pakistan. In the last over, India needed 16 runs. However, the equation came down to one run needed from one ball. Ravichandran Ashwin was batting while Virat Kohli was at the non-striker end. So, like all other fans, Afghanistan fans were looking for that last ball with full intensity.
But, Ashwin remained calm and managed to score the winning run. As soon as he hit that run, Afghanistan fans were seen in full joy. They started to celebrate India’s victory as they have always shown their intention regarding Pakistan’s success. Even, in the Asia Cup 2022 when India defeated Pakistan in the first game, these fans were seen celebrating.
Speaking about India vs Pakistan clash, Pakistan scored 159 runs for eight wickets in 20 overs. In reply, India managed to chase it down on the last delivery of the final over. Virat Kohli was the player of the match for scoring 82* runs off 53 balls. He hit four sixes and six fours in his innings. Now, team India is busy preparing in Sydney for their second match against the Dutch on 27 October 2022.