World Cup 2023: 8 Wkts in 36 Runs! Indians Elated, Pak Fans Shocked by Collapse

#CWC23 | Pakistan lost 8 wickets for 36 runs in a collapse of epic proportions against India.

The 2023 ICC World Cup clash between India and Pakistan commenced as a closely contested affair, with an even contest between the two teams. However, it quickly transitioned towards a one-team show, courtesy of a massive collapse from the Pakistani team.

Being asked to bat first in Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, Pakistan had a good start with the bat. Openers Abdullah Shafique and Imam-ul-Haq scored 20 and 36 runs respectively, before skipper Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan were involved in an 82-run third-wicket stand.

However, Babar lost his wicket to Mohammed Siraj in the 30th over, which triggered a collapse of epic proportions. Pakistan ended up losing eight wickets for only 36 runs, as while a score of 300 was once looking achievable, they could only score 191 runs.

Pakistani fans were devastated to watch the horror that unfolded, while the Indians were over the moon with their team's exceptional bowling performance. Here’s how the two sets of fans reacted:

A collapse only Pakistan is capable of: Nasser Hussain 🗣️

A collapse only this new breed of Indian bowlers are capable of, we say! 🔥🫡#PlayBold #TeamIndia #INDvPAK #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/CLECNFZTfq

— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) October 14, 2023

INDIA HAS DESTROYED PAKISTAN...!!!!!

155 for 3
162 for 4
166 for 5
168 for 6
171 for 7
187 for 8
187 for 9
191 for 10

A Great collapse at Narendra Modi Stadium. pic.twitter.com/KqF0se51Tl

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 14, 2023

A collapse of spectacular proportions from Pakistan. 155-2 to 191 all out. Brilliant bowling in the 2nd half and Rohit just seemed to have the game on a string. It was the breakthrough from Siraj that opened the door but India had thr calibre of Bumrah, Kuldeep, Hardik and Jadeja…

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 14, 2023

Nasser Hussain said, "it's a collapse that only the Pakistani team can manufacture it". pic.twitter.com/awm1sXjrbi

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 14, 2023

36/8 , wow ! What a collapse. Indian bowling was brilliant. And Pakistani 's panicked big time. They say don't count your chickens before they hatch, but can confidentally say India will cruise through #IndvsPak

— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) October 14, 2023

It's a collapse story for Pakistan, too less to defend on this pitch. The Indian bowlers have been exceptional!#CWC23 #IndvPak

— Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1) October 14, 2023

That is some collapse!#CWC2023

— Mpumelelo Mbangwa (@mmbangwa) October 14, 2023

The collapse paints a grim picture for Pakistan. The Indian bowling has been top-notch!! 💥 There is always a feeling when Pakistan plays that they could implode and that happened again!! Brilliant captaincy by Rohit 👏🏾#CWC23 #IndvPak

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) October 14, 2023

Though India were favourites but there is still no justification for this collapse. From 153-2 to not even 200, this is embarrassing stuff.

— Areeba (@arieba_chaudryy) October 14, 2023

everything is temporary but collapse after babar is always permanent

— amara. (@r__aymara) October 14, 2023

Same old collapse against India. Every single time. Every single time.

— kazmi. (@HaayeShabbir) October 14, 2023

death
taxes
pct collapse after babar's wicket

— Ahmed. (@ahmiixdd) October 14, 2023

187/8 #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/eRwCc7pc4o

— Alisha Imran (@Alishaimran111) October 14, 2023