Cricket Buzz: Social media trends on October 20

Irfan Pathan commended Shaheen Afridi for his outstanding performance, taking a five-wicket haul against Australia in the ICC World Cup 2023, even on a challenging pitch. He also expressed his concern that aside from Shaheen, the Pakistan bowling attack appeared less effective. On the other hand, Shoaib Akhtar criticized the Pakistan team for their poor fielding, specifically for dropping catches and missing crucial opportunities during the same game.

Robin Uthappa praised David Warner for his incredible innings of 163 off 124 balls, describing it as a superb performance and a delightful spectacle. During Warner's aggressive batting against Pakistan, Mitchell Marsh was his accomplice and also achieved a century. Subramaniam Badrinath expressed optimistic expectations for the Australian team, stating that they would consider anything below 450 runs as a letdown.

During the course of the match, two experienced Pakistani cricketers shared their thoughts. Mohammad Yousuf offered some words of encouragement to the Pakistan team by posting a tweet with the message "Never surrender." Meanwhile, Mohammad Hafeez expressed his admiration for Shaheen Afridi's five-wicket haul.

Here are the latest tweets from the cricketing world:

Congratulations to @iShaheenAfridi on picking up a 5-fer and making a crucial comeback for Pakistan. Target is definitely bigger but so should be the aims, let’s chase it down team 🙌🏼🇵🇰#AUSvPAK #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/XmYylATLHk

— Fawad Alam (@iamfawadalam25) October 20, 2023

Confidently me, unapologetically real. 😁

Outfit - @quaclothing pic.twitter.com/0Vf1ivOfct

— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) October 20, 2023

A second “Michelle” in the tournament.#CWC2023

— Mpumelelo Mbangwa (@mmbangwa) October 20, 2023

Never Give Up!!!#PAKvAUS

— Mohammad Yousaf (@yousaf1788) October 20, 2023

Well bowled @iShaheenAfridi 😍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 5 wickets haul #PAKvsAUS #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/ZUfE56QXQR

— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) October 20, 2023

On this flat Bengaluru pitch getting a 5 wicket haul is top effort by Shaheen Afridi. Apart from him Pakistan bowling looking toothless! #PAKvAUS

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 20, 2023

In the midst of two marvelous centuries from Mitch Marsh and David Warner, Shaheen Shah Afridi has bowled with outstanding skill, control & quality. 5/54 in a total of 365.

— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) October 20, 2023

What an entertainer @davidwarner31 is!! It was treat to watch him bat today!! 🔥 What a magnificent innings 👏🏾👏🏾#CWC23 #AusvPak

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) October 20, 2023

Chinnaswamy showing #Yellove when max walked out 😀 #AUSvPAK

— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) October 20, 2023

Anything under 450 Australia should feel disappointed #AUSvPAK

— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) October 20, 2023

As it is, you're not able to create opportunities. Atleast grab the ones which batters are giving.
Come on guys, you cant drop so many catches!!!!!!

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) October 20, 2023