Twitter Reaction: Pakistan clinches victory at Lord’s after 20 long years

The last four days of cricketing action between hosts England and Pakistan proved why Test cricket is always the best. Pakistan put up a stellar all-round show to defeat the hosts by 75 runs to win the first test of the four-match series.

It was a match that was abundant with fun and four-match Right from the day one, things unfolded in such a manner that it kept everyone excited about the outcome. Pakistan were better than the opposition right from the beginning. They posted 339 in the first inning with the help Misbah ul Haq’s wonderful century. The much awaited moment of the game finally arrived after Mohammad Amir was given the ball to start things off in the 2^nd innings.

However, there were no early celebrations from him. Instead, it was the less spoken about Rahat Ali who brought early cheers for his team. England, despite Alastair Cook’s 81, could manage only 272 and mounted a deficit of 67 runs. Pakistan had the upper hand now. But, England bowlers did not let the game slip away completely as they bundled out Pakistan for just 215 in the 3^rd innings, setting themselves a target of 282 runs.

Unfortunately, things didn’t go as per plans as Pakistan bowlers bowled with more intent and did not give an inch to the opposition. Eventually, as it happened, the bowlers led by the fantastic Yasir Shah skittled out England just 207 and gave a winning start to the series

The pre-match build-up was surrounded by huge hype. All eyes were on Mohammad Amir, who had slammed brakes on his promising career due to the spot-fixing scandal. The young fast bowler’s comeback overshadowed the importance of the game.

However, all this hoopla were put to rest at a corner when both the teams came out to play the game. Pakistan put up a splendid all-round show and stunned the opposition to walk out of the prestigious venue with a sense of pride and great memories.

Congratulations TeamPakistan,worked really hard for this series Excellent win at Lords proves skills & dedication pic.twitter.com/GvKf0M9XzO

— Saeed Ajmal (@REALsaeedajmal) July 17, 2016

Pakistan ?? zindabad.proud to b a part of this TEAM .. @Shah64Y well done.after win at LORDS..Selfie to Bantee hai pic.twitter.com/0wKUO7PdyO

— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) July 17, 2016

My heart beats for Pakistan cricket. I am proud of my team at their win and I will always support them

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) July 17, 2016

Historic Pak cricket victory at Lords.#COAS called Pak Cricket team Captain MisbahulHaq and congratulated him and the team on victory

— Gen Asim Bajwa (@AsimBajwaISPR) July 17, 2016

If there was a Test Cricket World Cup, Misbah would have defeated India there.

— Samee Chaudhry (@SameeSays) July 17, 2016

@ShaneWarne had predicted big things for yasir shah #ENGvPAK

— tapan joshi (@tapanjoshi28) July 17, 2016

Thanks #Misbah for maintaining unity in your team and had ended the dark days for us at #Lords#ENGvPAK #YasirShah pic.twitter.com/7gantlhvZu

— Shahab Ali (@shahab_110) July 17, 2016

Yes sir!!! #Cricket #EngvPak #ChaGayaPakistan pic.twitter.com/LzaBqo1FNQ

— Sawera Pasha (@sawerapasha) July 17, 2016

good celebrations . #EngvPak https://t.co/M3W4yllWO1

— SyedaTahreem bukhari (@3_bukhari) July 17, 2016

Who said test match is boring #EngvPak proved that perception wrong Misbah century Yasir 10 wkts & Amir grand finale pic.twitter.com/C95iwQuwZA

— Shah Faisal Qureshi (@Shahfaisal_IYW) July 17, 2016

General Misbah Ul Haq after Historic and Great Test Win at Lords #EngVspak #EngvPak #Misbah #Cricket #Homeofcricket pic.twitter.com/nwefE2GxsC

— Cricket Photos (@cricphotos) July 17, 2016

#ENGvPAK Yasir Shah has become the first Asian to take a 10-wicket match haul in Lord's Test history. Hip hip Hurray pic.twitter.com/vL2ySTlvHC

— Aisha Siddiqi (@aeysha_siddiqi) July 17, 2016

General Misbah-ul-Haq guided his troops to victory against the mighty Brits in their own backyard.#ENGvPAK pic.twitter.com/tW0ZFtaeP6

— Mohsin Raza (@MonsieurMohsin) July 17, 2016

It made my boring weekend away from home at rest house #PAKvENG #ENGvPAK Thank u both teams for playing siperb cricket.Yasir shah & Aamir ✌

— Syed Sayyar Badshah (@SayyarBadshah) July 17, 2016

Pakistan fans outside Lord #ENGvPAK pic.twitter.com/IMFHc9wuUM

— Amir Anees (@AmirAneesSial) July 17, 2016

PakArmy did a decent job by training PakTeam & in return PakTeam did even a better job by teaching 'em how to win battles. #PAKvENG #ENGvPAK

— Zaviaar Khan (@ZaviaarKhan) July 17, 2016

Misbah dedicated the win 2 army & Sir Edhi. He proved,cricket is truly gentlemen's game. #ENGvPAK pic.twitter.com/aCIU7lbN0h

— Qurrat-ul-ain (@charmerxara333) July 17, 2016

??? #ENGvPAK
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— ? ? ? ? (@ImAsifNawaz) July 17, 2016

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WoN
WoN
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WoN#EnGvPaK
–#GM_KaMI

— Mahendra Singh Dhoni (@MsDhoniCricbuzz) July 17, 2016

@BeefyBotham Sir this was your tweet from the last series between Pakistan and England.
got the answer sir#ENGvPAK pic.twitter.com/eTiNA4XMcM

— Najeem Akbar Qureshi (@najeem_akbar) July 17, 2016

Not the one-sided contest some predicted, but good, absorbing viewing over the weekend. Hopefully more to come! #EngvPak

— Akhlaq Hanif (@Akhlaq1386) July 17, 2016

https://twitter.com/AsiaCric8/status/754739195080478720

.Shah64Y is Man of the Match for his 10 wicket haul #ENGvPAK #DunyaKoBataaDo pic.twitter.com/2sc6LC4Jfl: TheRealPCB

— The Rockers (@rockerspk) July 17, 2016

7 years without a Test match at home yet Pakistan currently sit 2nd in the ICC Test rankings #Cricket #EngvPak

— Faizan… (@ffAizan_k) July 17, 2016

Congo #Misbah & co. It was a great victory at Lord's ! Yasir was just awesome ! So its push-up time now. #ENGvPAK #EngvsPak

— فايسال অনি (@imfaisalony007) July 17, 2016

Unhon ne kaha:
Aap UAE say bahir nhi khel sakte..

Hum ne btaya:
Aap tou ghar mai bhi nhi khel sakte..

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#LordsTest #ENGvPAK #Copied

— Osama (@osama__1) July 17, 2016

We had Gangam style then the Champion Dance and now we have a push ups celebration. One of the best bowling attack in the world. #EngvPak

— Harsh (@harshhp777) July 17, 2016

Inventor of reverse swing, dosra and now inventing a new way to celebrate victory #ENGvPAK pic.twitter.com/n1Lvhf63tV

— Hussain Afzal (@Hussainafzal_) July 17, 2016

#ENGvPAK Congratulations Pakistan Cricket team for a great victory against England..at Lords.. pic.twitter.com/UaTmMsgwtQ

— RajeevKEncyclopedia (@RKEncyclopedia) July 17, 2016

Yes sir!!! #Cricket #EngvPak #ChaGayaPakistan pic.twitter.com/LzaBqo1FNQ

— Sawera Pasha (@sawerapasha) July 17, 2016

Congo #Misbah & co. It was a great victory at Lord's ! Yasir was just awesome ! So its push-up time now. #ENGvPAK #EngvsPak

— فايسال অনি (@imfaisalony007) July 17, 2016