Despite registering a win and a defeat, the last day of the first weekend of April remained exciting for Pakistani cricket fans.
Pakistan was defeated by South Africa by 17 runs while chasing a mammoth 342 runs target in the second ODI at Johannesburg played on Sunday.
However, the Pakistani fans were more disappointed with Fakhar Zaman missing his second double hundred in ODIs by 7 runs only.
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The left-handed batsman scored impressive 193 runs off 155 balls with 18 fours and 10 sixes.
He was run-out after getting deceived by SA’s wicketkeeper Quinton De Kock as he was running back to the batting end to complete his 194th run.
That was some next level stuff from Quinton de kock. Almost saw a mini Kumar Sangakkara inside him#SAvPAK #fakharzaman #deock pic.twitter.com/xTSzmow05o
— tirth shah (@iplteamtrolls) April 4, 2021
Fakhar’s inning was commended by cricket fans all over the world and trended top on Twitter in Pakistan.
On the same day, the Pakistan blind cricket team brought joy for the nation as it defeated arch-rivals India by 62 runs to win the final of the triangular series played in Bangladesh.
Pakistan blind cricket team win the final of the Triangular Blind Cricket Tournament by 62 runs!
Pakistan: 174-3 (15.0 overs)
India: 112-7 (15.0 overs)
Player of Match: Nisar Ali🏟️ Bashundhara Sports Complex, Dhaka#HarHaalMainCricket pic.twitter.com/PwGtBPcqtf
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) April 4, 2021
Pakistan scored 174 runs batting first in 15 overs. However, the Indian blind cricket team only managed to score 112 runs in 15 overs.