Yesterday night was a joyous occasion for Pakistani cricket fans as Pakistan emerged victorious against its second match with India in the Asia Cup 2022. It was a moment worth celebrating and it attracted an ecstatic response from Pakistani fans all around the globe. Fans were over the moon and so were our celebrities. Stars also jumped on the bandwagon and evinced their support for the team.
From Asim Azhar to Kinza Hashmi, who attended the match as well, here’s how our celebrities reacted to last night’s match:
Khaqan Shahnawaz shared a parody on his Instagram from last night’s match with the caption, “MUBARAK HOOOOOOOOO! 🇵🇰❤️.” Take a look:
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Kinza Hashmi was in Dubai to watch the match. Her enthusiasm was definitely a treat to witness!
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Momin Saqib also made an appearance and wished that Pakistan wins the cup!
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Asim Azhar rooted for the team and posted multiple tweets on Twitter to express his happiness with the team’s performance.
“This is a Pakistan Cricket bowlers always holding it down appreciation tweet. #indvpak,” he wrote.
This is a Pakistan Cricket bowlers always holding it down appreciation tweet. #indvpak
— Asim Azhar (@AsimAzharr) September 4, 2022
“Also, please remember my fellow Pakistani’s, we must stay humble in victory 🙏🏽🇵🇰 humara imaan yehi kehta hai. Do not be disrespectful but enjoy the victory!!! 🥳🥳🥳 #indvpak.”
Also, please remember my fellow Pakistani’s, we must stay humble in victory 🙏🏽🇵🇰 humara imaan yehi kehta hai. Do not be disrespectful but enjoy the victory!!! 🥳🥳🥳 #indvpak
— Asim Azhar (@AsimAzharr) September 4, 2022
‘This is a Mohammad Rizwan appreciation tweet. #indvpak.”
This is a Mohammad Rizwan appreciation tweet. #indvpak
— Asim Azhar (@AsimAzharr) September 4, 2022
“What a game of cricket by our young team.💚🇵🇰 Brilliant comeback by our bowlers after India got off to a flyer. And what a chase by Rizwan, Nawaz & co. 👏🏽 Chasing 180+ is always a challenge in such a high pressure game no matter what the pitch is like. PAKISTAN ZINDABAD! #INDvPAK”
What a game of cricket by our young team.💚🇵🇰 Brilliant comeback by our bowlers after India got off to a flyer. And what a chase by Rizwan, Nawaz & co. 👏🏽 Chasing 180+ is always a challenge in such a high pressure game no matter what the pitch is like. PAKISTAN ZINDABAD! #INDvPAK
— Asim Azhar (@AsimAzharr) September 4, 2022
Saba Qamar followed suit and congratulated the team on its success whilst reminding her followers about the gravity of flood situation in Pakistan.
“Congratulations team Green! What a wonderful match! @iMRizwanPak @mnawaz94 Let’s all not forget our flood victim’s and help them as much as we can, keeping them in your prayers also matters a lot.”
Congratulations team Green! 💚🇵🇰
What a wonderful match! ✌️👌🏻 @iMRizwanPak @mnawaz94 👏
Let's all not forget our flood victim's and help them as much as we can, keeping them in your prayers also matters a lot. #INDvsPAK2022 #INDvsPAK #pakvsindia #PAKvIND
— Saba Qamar (@s_qamarzaman) September 4, 2022
Kumail Nanjiani also congratulated the team for its victory.
“Congrats Pakistan! Amazing match. #INDvsPAK2022 #AsiaCupT20″
Congrats Pakistan! Amazing match. #INDvsPAK2022 #AsiaCupT20
— Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) September 4, 2022
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, praised the team and added that this win was necessary to raise the nation’s morale.
دباؤ میں اپنے اعصاب پر قابو رکھنے اور کڑے مقابلے کے بعد جیت اپنے نام کرنے پر ٹیم پاکستان کو مبارکباد پیش کرتا ہوں۔مشکل وقت میں قوم کی ہمت بندھانے، حوصلہ بڑھانے کیلئے ہمیں ایسی جیت کی اشد ضرورت تھی۔
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) September 4, 2022
Arslan Naseer posted on Twitter, “Told you guys! Mubarak ho Pakistan #INDvsPAK2022 #PakVsInd #AsiaCupT20 #AsiaCup2022″
Told you guys! 🤷♂️ Mubarak ho Pakistan😁#INDvsPAK2022 #PakVsInd #AsiaCupT20 #AsiaCup2022
— Arslan Naseer – CBA (@ArslanNaseerCBA) September 4, 2022
Fellow cricketers congratulated their peers and celebrated the success of the team:
Muhammad Nawaz said: “Really proud to contribute in the victory. Go well boys.”
Really proud to contribute in the victory. Go well boys 🇵🇰#PakistanZindabad pic.twitter.com/UNLkEt7z0N
— Muhammad Nawaz (@mnawaz94) September 4, 2022
Shahid Afridi tweeted, “A terrific pitch in Dubai today, this total can be chased considering the depth of Pakistan batting, a real thriller in store I feel. Real test for both Pakistan batters and Indian bowlers.”
A terrific pitch in Dubai today, this total can be chased considering the depth of Pakistan batting, a real thriller in store I feel. Real test for both Pakistan batters and Indian bowlers.
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) September 4, 2022
“Outstanding win!! Great contributions by Rizwan, Nawaz and finishing by Asif. India-Pakistan cricket once again at it’s absolute best. The greatest sporting event in the world.”
Outstanding win!! Great contributions by Rizwan, Nawaz and finishing by Asif. India-Pakistan cricket once again at it's absolute best. The greatest sporting event in the world.🇵🇰 https://t.co/nrQ1JoESKw
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) September 4, 2022
Shaheen Shah Afridi congratulated his colleagues and praised their efforts.
“Alhamdulillah. That’s how you do it! @iMRizwanPak the Superman – you are the best in the cricket world for a reason. Extra ordinary from @mnawaz94. Keep the momentum going champions. #PakistanZindabad.”
Alhamdulillah. That's how you do it!@iMRizwanPak the Superman – you are the best in the cricket world for a reason. Extra ordinary from @mnawaz94.
Keep the momentum going champions. #PakistanZindabad
— Shaheen Shah Afridi (@iShaheenAfridi) September 4, 2022
Muhammad Rizwan penned down an emotional note after the victory.
Sirf Allah se hota hai.
Jeet ho ya haar, hum ne is game ko enjoy kerna hai. Larna hai akhri ball tak. Or agar Allah SWT hame fatah ata ker dain to kabhi asi batain or andaz nahi apnana jis se takabbur jhalakta ho.
Well played team. Pakistan ko Mubarak ho. Good fight India! 👏 pic.twitter.com/2LU2RdO5xj
— Muhammad Rizwan (@iMRizwanPak) September 4, 2022
What are your thoughts on last night’s match?
