Cricket fans across the country and beyond took to Twitter to praise batter Asif Ali for his match winning innings against Afghanistan as he guided Pakistan to their third consecutive win in the ICC T20 World Cup on Friday.
While the run chase proved difficult for Pakistan’s batting line in the second half of the match, we were still able to score a win, one reason being the four sixes Asif Ali hit in an over against Afghanistan.
As is the case with Pakistanis, whenever the team performs heroics, they roll up their sleeves and turn to their meme game. Meanwhile, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ramiz Raja praised Asif Ali for his “incredible hitting under pressure”.
Here are some memes doing the rounds on the internet after Asif Ali’s late blitz sealed Afghanistan’s fate.
Illustrator Moiz Nazim hit it out of the park with an illustration referencing the Squid Game’s honeycomb game.
Asif Ali is a nightmare for everyone <3#AsifAli #PakvsAfg #SquidGame pic.twitter.com/iXiTYjDuF3
— Moin Nazim (@MoiNazimGraphcs) October 29, 2021
Twitter account Heisenberg used a viral Shaheen Afridi picture to depict how Asif Ali must have been feeling after Rashid Khan went on a rampage against Pakistan.
Asif Ali watching Afghanistan celebrate every wicket before he walks in. pic.twitter.com/IBjX81KcWB
— Heisenberg ☢ (@internetumpire) October 29, 2021
Here’s another Squid Game reference for you all.
Asif Ali the king ???? is here we have faith in you #PakvsAfg pic.twitter.com/oK249rxmmt
— Waqas (@vikilogical) October 29, 2021
It’s true. When we all think it can be over for Pakistan, Asif Ali puts on his cape.
When other think it’s over,
Lord Asif ali just gets started.❤️????#PakvsAfg pic.twitter.com/ng3CUGYEot— Rao Shoaib (@Raoshoaibsays) October 29, 2021
Ahmed Daniyal said it best: Asif Ali is the most loved man in Pakistan right now.
The most loved person in Pakistan right now. Asif Ali ???????????????????????? #PAKvAFG pic.twitter.com/MjxnymfMQG
— Ahmad Daniyal (@AhmadDaniyal33) October 29, 2021
Pakistan won the match by five wickets to solidify their chances for a berth in the semi-final stages of the game.
