Twitter reacts as Babar Azam's ton takes Pakistan over the line against New Zealand
Pakistan, who entered the tournament with that tag of unpredictables, have defeated the unbeaten New Zealand side keeping their own hopes alive. Babar Azam played a scintillating knock of 101* to lead his side to victory. Fans on Twitter showered praise on Azam for his first World Cup ton.
Brief Score: Pakistan in 241-4 in 50 overs (Babar Azam 101*, Haris Sohail 68; Kane Williamson 1-39, Trent Boult 1-48) beat New Zealand 237-6 (James Neesham 97, Colin de Grandhomme 64; Shaheen Afridi 3-28, Shadab Khan 1-43) by 7 wickets.
Fantastic batting performance!
Babar is a glorious driver, either side, off the front foot
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) June 26, 2019
Brilliant knock by Babar Azam!
Babar Azam...super player. How did the Pakistan #3 batsman do in the 7th league game against New Zealand in 92? #Aisa92MeinBhiHuaTha #CWC19 #PakvNZ
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 26, 2019
Class apart!
Babar's batting is pleasure to watch. Beautiful class . Respect from 🇮🇳#PAKvNZ
— Altamash Ali (@altuali786) June 26, 2019
What a moment for Babar Azam!
Another milestone for Babar Azam.
— Zain ali (@Zainali765) June 26, 2019
3000 runs in just 70 match and 68 innings.#welldone #wehavewewill #babarazam
This is hilarious!
Story of Hafeez in this #CWC19 😂😂😂 #NZvPAK #PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/qzfyWKDdlB
— Notorious.one (@ItsAleemCh) June 26, 2019
Unpredictables for a reason!
Unbeaten team being beaten by unpredictable team #CWC19 #NZvPAK #PAKvNZ
— Qaisar Abbas (@qaisarcool10) June 26, 2019
How is it possible?
#PAKvNZ
— psycho.. (@psycho27214513) June 26, 2019
history repeats itself....😎 pic.twitter.com/15dagPrecl
They built a solid partnership!
Babar and Haris are treat to watch.#PAKvNZ
— Haris Ahmed 🇵🇰 (@HarisAh99) June 26, 2019
Sarfaraz can't let that go!
Aur world cup trophy hamary hathon mn🤩#CWC19 #PAKvNZ#WeHaveWeWill pic.twitter.com/WPc2jKWg73
— Abdul rahman (@Abdurahman5255) June 26, 2019
Pakistan fans right now!
Only Pakistan cricket team is capable of building hope in my heart, cutting it in to pieces, burning it and then building hope again. #PAKvNZ 🇵🇰💚
— a. (@ayteaqureshi) June 26, 2019
England fans right now!
Wickets please 👍
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 26, 2019