The stage is all set for Pakistan to play the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday. Pakistan thrashed New Zealand to storm into the final while India faced an embarrassing defeat against England in the second semi-final. But the cricket fans are getting a deja vu as the same script was followed back in 1992 when Pakistan won the ICC ODI World Cup 1992. The Pakistan cricket team led by Imran Khan had started off badly but went on to win the cup. Even in that tournament, Pakistan had lost to India and played New Zealand in the semi-finals. In that World Cup, Pakistan played England in the final to beat them eventually. That is why Pakistan fans feel that their side will beat England on Sunday and win the final on November 13.
Here are some similarities between Pakistan’s campaign in 1992 and 2022 World Cups –
- Lost the opening game at MCG
- Lost to India at the group stage
- Won last 3 consecutive games to qualify for semi-finals
- Qualified for semis on last day with just 1 extra point
- To face England in final
- Won the World Cup?
Here’s how Pakistan fans are reacting to the similarities
#T20WorldCup2022 it is not 2007 or 2011, but 1992. Hopefully the result would be different this time — Sandeep Thambi (@sandeepthambi) November 10, 2022
1992 world cup again IN SHA ALLAH_ — ayaan _ (@drugedCrab) November 10, 2022
Just like 1992, it’s Pakistan vs England in a final at the MCG! , pic.twitter.com/KHvGnO7cOl— Mian Umar Jamil _ (@mianumarjamil) November 10, 2022
#IND VS ENG _indian fans watching _ pic.twitter.com/9tyLoJl0Wr— Malhotra92 (@Vnp1992) November 10, 2022
1992__2022 — Kainat Hussain (@kainathussain01) November 10, 2022
Just like 1992, it’s Pakistan vs England in a final at the MCG! ,#t20worldcup22 pic.twitter.com/JIgdNkKCJg
— Ansar waris (@Ansarwaris112) November 10, 2022
It’s a repeat of the 1992 final. Let’s go boys we need this as a nation _ #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/WUXzD8KgN8— Syed Talha Zaidi (@TalhaSh68811705) November 10, 2022
Just like 1992, it’s Pakistan vs England in a final at the MCG! , pic.twitter.com/xXvFY3rmd2— Abdullah Mujahid Qureshi (@Abdulla55210857) November 10, 2022
Just like 1992, it’s #Pakistan vs #England in a final at the MCG! ,#T20WorldCup2022#cricket #cricketchallenge #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/jvojJmEL7V
— Imran Katoch (@ImranKatoch955) November 10, 2022
No This One, 1992 WC _ pic.twitter.com/yl8JqXSFAl— VIVEK (@vivek1252vkr) November 10, 2022
Din’t watch 1992 WC but will witness #t20worldcup22 everything is 100% same as ’92_!! So again #PakvsEng2022 at MCG going to make history_!! pic.twitter.com/NmfHQCG88t— Najam Ali (@Najam7_) November 10, 2022