PAK vs BAN: The cricketing world, often a battleground of skill and strategy, occasionally transforms into a stage for comedy, especially when the unexpected happens. Such was the case when Bangladesh clinched a historic Test victory against Pakistan in 2024, leading to an outpour of trolling and memes across social platforms, particularly on X. Pakistan’s defeat, especially at home, became the fodder for internet humor, showcasing cricket fans’ creativity in the art of trolling.
Here Are The 10 Best Memes On PAK vs BAN:
Bangladesh se harne ke baad Pakistan fans #PAKvsBAN pic.twitter.com/MFZwBYcTq4
— Raja Babu (@GaurangBhardwa1) August 25, 2024
Scenes on YouTube after the match. #PAKvsBAN pic.twitter.com/znuWPC0sir
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) August 25, 2024
#PAKvsBAN #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/XjAS5wrbsK
— Raja Babu (@GaurangBhardwa1) August 25, 2024
After Declaring 1st innings Pakistan
team ; #PAKvsBANExpectations Reality pic.twitter.com/Uv6uESrCKP
— Lady Artist (@Lady_doc_artist) August 25, 2024
Pakistan Cricket. #PAKvsBAN pic.twitter.com/BCtNNOQTCN
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) August 25, 2024
Babar Azam is an Overrated player.#PAKvsBAN pic.twitter.com/XbvgCh9YCj
— Aussies Army🏏🦘 (@AussiesArmy) August 25, 2024
Pakistan Cricket team…🤣🤣 #PAKvsBAN pic.twitter.com/ejy5lwPs0c
— Jo Kar (@i_am_gustakh) August 25, 2024
What a downfall of Pakistan Cricket.
Bangladesh 🇧🇩 has created history as they beat Pakistan in their home by 10 wickets.
1st win for Bangladesh over Pakistan 🇵🇰 in Test cricket.#BANvsPAK #PAKvsBAN pic.twitter.com/a2SjYwzG30
— Dhruv Rathee (Parody) (@dhruvrahtee) August 25, 2024
Chill Guys Bangladesh Se hi hare hai 😎Zimbabwe se nahi 😌#BanvsPak #PAKvsBAN pic.twitter.com/pIketwBSdy
— Chirag (@Chirag_singh_02) August 25, 2024
“Pak Cricket is Disgraceful”
We made trash pitches Vs Aus we lost that series
We made trash pitches Vs Eng we got whitewashed badly
We made trash pitches Vs NZ but somehow series ended up Draw
Now again we started another trash pitch Vs Ban n we almost Losing this
— Lahori Guy (@YrrrFahad_) August 25, 2024
The trolling began almost immediately after the match concluded, with Pakistan’s performance becoming the punchline of numerous memes. The internet was quick to highlight Pakistan’s batting collapse, with one of the most circulated memes depicting Pakistan’s batting lineup as a series of dominos, humorously suggesting that one fall led to the entire team’s collapse. This imagery resonated with fans, capturing the essence of Pakistan’s batting order in that match.
Another wave of trolling centered around Pakistan’s captaincy decisions and the team’s strategy, or lack thereof. Memes depicted the captain as a chess player who accidentally knocked over his own pieces, symbolizing the strategic blunders that led to their downfall. This was not just a jab at the captain but also at the team’s overall approach, which seemed to lack the usual flair and aggression associated with Pakistani cricket.
The bowling attack, usually Pakistan’s pride, didn’t escape the trolling either. Memes portrayed their bowlers as spectators rather than participants in the game, with one particularly popular meme showing a bowler watching helplessly as the Bangladesh batsmen scored runs at will, captioned, “When you realize your bowling attack is just for show.”
Social media also saw a surge in posts mocking Pakistan’s historical dominance over Bangladesh in Test cricket, now turned upside down. One meme humorously declared, “Pakistan’s cricket team to Bangladesh: ‘You’ve grown, and we’ve… well, we’ve just watched.'” This encapsulated the sentiment of disbelief and amusement at Bangladesh’s newfound assertiveness in Test cricket.
The trolling wasn’t just confined to the match’s events; it extended to cultural jabs, with memes about Pakistan’s national dish, biryani, being overcooked or underwhelming, metaphorically representing their cricket performance. This light-hearted banter, though, was all in good spirit, reflecting the camaraderie among cricket fans across borders.
Pakistan’s defeat to Bangladesh in 2024 didn’t just script a new chapter in cricketing history but also in the annals of internet humor. The match, while a low point for Pakistan, became a high point for cricket meme culture, showcasing how fans use humor to cope with, and celebrate, the unpredictability of the sport. This episode of trolling, while temporary, will likely be remembered as one of the most entertaining aftermaths of a cricket match, proving once again that in the world of cricket, every match is a potential meme waiting to happen.