'Pakistan Jeetega': Hyderabad Fans Chanting for Rivals in WC Shows Cricket Has No Boundaries

Mohammad Rizwan and Abdullah Shafique led Pakistan to a historic 6-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in the highest run chase ever witnessed in the ICC World Cup. Despite a challenging batsman-friendly pitch, Sri Lanka amassed an imposing total of 344 runs, primarily due to centuries from Kusal Mendis and Sadeera Samarawickrama. However, Pakistan exhibited unwavering resilience, launching a spirited comeback and ultimately securing a remarkable win. This victory provided the Men in Green with moments of jubilation, amplified by their fans in Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. Yes, it’s true! Unexpectedly, cricket fans, who had gathered for the PAK vs. SL match in India, rallied behind Babar Azam’s team, defying the traditional rivalry between the two.

Videos of the Indian crowd resounding with enthusiastic chants, like ‘Jeetega bhai jeetega’ and ‘Pakistan Jeetega,’ began circulating as the DJ energised them. Thousands of fans couldn’t contain their excitement, cheering for the Men in Green as they approached victory. This extraordinary moment didn’t go unnoticed. Even Babar Azam, seated on the pavilion steps, couldn’t help but smile as it was a unique experience. Soon, these videos started appearing on the internet, reinforcing the idea that cricket has no boundaries.

One user commented, “This will never happen in Pakistan. The country crowd supports other teams, that too with a history of conflict.” Another person remarked, “Sports has no boundaries… most fans on both sides are very good to each other this is so good to see.”

Meanwhile, Pakistan cricket fans couldn’t help but appreciate the Indian fans for their support, taking to social media to express their gratitude. One fan wrote, “I really appreciate indian fans for cheering up for Pakistan. They cheer for every boundary. Huge respect…Thank you so much.”

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Another fan praised the exceptional support from Hyderabad’s crowd and urged the rest of India to follow suit, saying, “There is no doubt that Hyderabad’s crowd was outstanding. A big Shoutout to Hyderabad!!! Now over to rest of India.”

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Moreover, it’s not just the fans but also the players from both India and Pakistan who’ve displayed immense respect for one another, as recently highlighted by Pakistan’s Momin Saqib, known for his famous “Mujhe maaro” and “Ekdum se waqt badal gaye, jazbaat badal gaye” memes. During a candid conversation with Vikrant Gupta regarding the prospects of an India-Pakistan match in the Asia Cup 2023 final, Saqib’s comments about on-field camaraderie caught everyone’s attention.

He stated, “The way India and Pakistan players interact on the field with so much harmony and peace, I personally feel very happy because there’s no use if we’re not using cricket as a means to promote harmony.”

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Such occurrences vividly demonstrate that cricket transcends its status as a mere sport; it’s a tempest of emotions that frequently astonishes us!