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‘ICC Se Ban’, ‘Imran Khan Lost Vision At The Right Time’: Memes Flood X After India Beats Pakistan, Watch

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  • India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
  • Social media platform X was flooded with memes and sharp reactions after the match.
  • Celebrities, brands and fans posted viral comments targeting Pakistan's performance.
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India ne Colombo ke R Premadasa Stadium mein Pakistan ko 61 runs se haraya, jiski wajah se social media platform X par memes ki bahar aa gayi. Match ke baad, celebrities, brands aur fans ne Pakistan ke performance par tishna comments kiye.
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India's dominant 61-run win over Pakistan in Colombo triggered a massive meme storm across social media, especially on X, where users, celebrities and brands joined in with sharp reactions and humour.

As one of cricket's most intense rivalries played out on the field, the online banter quickly turned the match into a trending global topic.

Memes flood social media

Within minutes of the result, X timelines were filled with memes, sarcasm and commentary targeting Pakistan's performance. Many posts referenced earlier boycott calls and the eventual result, with users sharing witty and sometimes harsh takes on the defeat.

Viral reactions on X included:

User on X: "Boycott hi tha. First Pakistanis made noise about boycotting the match against India. Then they played. And then they lost. They knew what the result would most likely be, yet they chose to play because the money mattered more."

Swiggy on X: "Win delivered to India, pizzas & burgers delivered to padosi."

X user Sumit: "Imagine being a Pakistani supporter. You need to take tablets for depression."

Ayushmann Khurrana on X: "Sahibzaada ko thi jaldi zaada. Aur Gambhir ne table phir se patak diya hai."

Giriraj Singh: "Bechara Pakistan."

X user: "Imran Khan luckiest Pakistani right now. Lost vision at the right time to escape watching this hammering of his team."

Irfan Pathan: "Padosiyo... Sunday kaisa tha?"

Another X user: "Pakistan be like: ICC se ban hona hi accha tha."

Shubhankar Mishra on X: "Ghante ka KING Babar Azam."

Anupam Mittal: "Gazab bezatti."

Fans react after defeat

Some Pakistani fans also shared strong reactions following the loss. A supporter named Haris told ANI that the match was one-sided and criticised the team's performance and preparation, adding that politics should stay away from cricket and calling for major changes in the team.

What Happened?

The International Cricket Council (ICC) issued a stern warning to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), cautioning that a potential boycott of their high-profile clash against India could lead to severe sanctions, including a one-year suspension from international cricket.

The crisis began when Bangladesh officially withdrew from the tournament after the ICC rejected their request to move their group matches from India to Sri Lanka due to security concerns. In a show of solidarity with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), the Pakistan government initially instructed the PCB to boycott their February 15 match against India in Colombo. The ICC responded by highlighting the massive financial and legal repercussions-including potential lawsuits from broadcasters worth upwards of $35 million-and warned that such a move could result in Pakistan being barred from future ICC events, the loss of hosting rights, and the denial of NOCs for foreign players in the PSL.

However, following intensive "back-channel" negotiations and diplomatic intervention from the Sri Lankan President, Pakistan eventually reversed its decision. The ICC has since confirmed that despite the turmoil, no sporting or financial penalties will be imposed on Bangladesh, while the specific concessions granted to Pakistan to ensure their participation are expected to be made public after the tournament concludes.

Published On February 15, 2026
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