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Actual proof that Pakistan will win the World Cup this year like we did in 1992

Actual proof that Pakistan will win the World Cup this year like we did in 1992

If you're a Pakistan cricket team fan, you might want to change your calendars to 1992.
03 Jul, 2019

If you're a Pakistan cricket team fan, you might want to change your calendars to 1992. The team's 2019 trajectory mirrors its 1992 campaign.

From mocking the '92' mei bhi' references, fans are slowly starting to believe '92' mei bhi'.

As the tournament panned out, the similarities have been uncanny, and almost impossible to ignore.

Seriously, this is happening.

Even the ICC was compelled to pull out their charts and compare and contrast the teams performance. Take a look for yourself!

They believe it enough to wonder about the next match and Pakistan's fate.

In 1992 after an embarrassing defeat to the West Indies by 10 wickets, the Pakistani Team led by skipper Imran Khan was pushed to the corner, 2019 was no different. After being thrashed by the Indies once again, the green shirts redeemed themselves by defeating England (and Zimbabwe in 1992!).

The third match was rained out, followed by the team being thrashed in their next two matches (in both the years) before they emerged victorious against the Kiwi's, ending the former's stellar winning streak and keeping the dream alive.

All of Pakistan pinned their hopes on India to win against England.

And also, they rolled out the humour, because that's what we do best on Twitter.

People aren't missing any chance to point out the similarities.

The hunt is on.

And it's all very logical.

But it's all important for our destiny.

And... for ourselves too.

Really, we need it.

But listen! Because we're replicating the year 92, don't forget that India lost to England in a comprehensive match on Sunday!

We're not surprised... because...

Also, maybe we're stretching it a little but the 1992 World Cup highlighted a new star for Pakistan, Inzamam-ul-Haq. This time around its his nephew, Imam ul Haq (though he hasn't really wowed us with his performance yet). The coincidences are uncanny!

In their sixth game in 1992, a Pakistani left-hand batsman named Sohail (Aamir) bagged the Man of the Match award.

Wait for it...

In their sixth game in 2019, Sohail Haris another left-hand batsman was credited for the Man of the Match award.

While we're at it, in 1992, former president of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari was jailed. History repeats itself in 2019.

Now that we pretty much are in 1992, many including Shashi Tharoor reckon that Sarfaraz might end up taking office in the next few decades!

ESPN got our reaction spot on! Isn't this all of us today?!

92 or not, Team Pakistan have bounced back and fought valiantly, resiliently and comprehensively. We're rooting for them and hope we don't jinx it. Bring it home, boys!

Psst, In 1992, Disney released the animated movie, Aladdin. In 2019, Disney released the live action version of Aladdin. You know we had to!

Comments

BS Jul 03, 2019 04:45pm
Stop fooling everyone, play as professionals snd win is automatic. Just talking about 1992 all the time is wrong thought
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Nadeem Jul 03, 2019 04:54pm
How can a team win the World Cup without qualifying for knockout stages!
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Bala Jul 03, 2019 04:56pm
1983 world Cup winners - India 1987 world Cup winners - Australia 1992 world Cup winners - Pakistan 2011 world Cup winners - India 2015 world Cup Winners - Australia 2019 world Cup winners - ???
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Nasir Jul 03, 2019 04:57pm
It’s all over if England keep batting as they are against NZ - our pathetic run rate in the very first game doomed us
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Luke Jul 03, 2019 04:59pm
Wishful thinking!!
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Daskalos Jul 03, 2019 05:06pm
More than 1992, all the omens remind me strongly of the WC 1999. Which was eerily played on the same venues and which we ended up losing to Australia in the final. Sigh. ..
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Moth Jul 03, 2019 05:10pm
Will win. Wishful thinking Say very likely that Pakistan may win final That makes more sense for optimism
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Indian Jul 03, 2019 05:12pm
No wonder you sit so higher up on the Happiness Index.
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bhaRAT© Jul 03, 2019 05:15pm
Win or lose Pakistan humour at best, unlike that touchy lot next door :)
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bhaRAT© Jul 03, 2019 05:17pm
@Indian Yes, its our good humour dear.
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Sameer Jul 03, 2019 05:32pm
@Indian thank you we try.
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Geelis Alwar Jul 03, 2019 05:47pm
@Indian. Quite right, the bar is set very low. Kind of pre-schoolish where children get rewarded with stickers for doing next to nothing! Happy!
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Lutera Jul 03, 2019 06:07pm
Very nice and funny article. Kudos. It's always great if one can laugh at themselves in a given situation. Kinda brings a little humour and reality check to crazed fans.
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kp Jul 03, 2019 06:39pm
Why you guys always relies on others or supernatural things? why cant you play hard like Australia, India, Zealand?
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NACParis Jul 03, 2019 06:47pm
Good luck to Pakistan. This will shut up Afghanistan and India both of whom played havoc destroying properties and injuring our fans after Afghanistan defeat.
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Aaron Jul 03, 2019 06:49pm
Fantasy and people
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Nadeem Jul 03, 2019 07:36pm
Why celebrate 3 losses and two wins? Both results were substandard.
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jacky Jul 03, 2019 07:49pm
Sarfaraz will be ur next PM after 22 years.
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Ajay Jul 03, 2019 09:04pm
@Nadeem very wise
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Ajay Jul 03, 2019 09:05pm
@Bala awesome
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Sazzad Imran Jul 03, 2019 10:12pm
Only difference I guess- in 1992 washout game helped Pak to qualify for semi; in 2019 washout game will nock Pak out of the tournament. 1 point is so important...
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Vinie Jul 03, 2019 10:13pm
@jacky haha this one is nice. Sarfaraz will be happy to see this equation.
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zia Jul 03, 2019 10:16pm
with England beating NZ today PAKISTAN will not even qualify. despite all psychic stuff
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zia Jul 03, 2019 10:17pm
1992 was first and last time for Pakistan to win world cup. That is reality
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Aaron Jul 03, 2019 10:30pm
It’s official now, Pakistan will need to beat BanglaDesh by margin of 316 runs if they want to outpost NewZealand! ... What are chances!!
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J.Ems Jul 03, 2019 10:32pm
Its all done !! Pakistan is out of the Semi-final.
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df Jul 03, 2019 10:38pm
love
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Abdulhamid Jul 03, 2019 10:40pm
I believe! Sarfaraz will become PM of Pakistan in another 27 years.
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subbu v Jul 03, 2019 10:43pm
hahaha. Pakistan is out.Keep dreaming.
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An Indian Jul 03, 2019 10:49pm
Dear neighbour, though we are winning matches, you people are winning our hearts with your funny tweets. Your wit and the ability to laugh at your failure is far more better than us. Keep up the good work. Love from India
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Uzay Yazdani Jul 03, 2019 10:51pm
Any actual proof that Pakistan will win the World Cup this year like we did in 1992?
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Dr.Malaria Stupid Ahmed Jul 03, 2019 10:53pm
You guys are real good!
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atta rehman Jul 03, 2019 11:00pm
Stop living in dreams land or lala land
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Viren Jul 03, 2019 11:57pm
World cup ko chhodo...Sarfaraz PM jarur banega!!
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Madhan Rajendran Jul 04, 2019 12:29am
To win the World Cup you need to reach semi finals
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Chacha Choudhary Jul 04, 2019 01:06am
THis is a fool's dream. The cornered lion/tiger has turned out to be a wet and drenched sheep.
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Steve Jul 04, 2019 01:58am
You do know, you’ve got to make it to the semis to win, right?
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Prapur Jul 04, 2019 02:03am
Dream shattered today. Only miracle can get Pakistan fourth spot, to play against Australia. NRR is higher for NZ even if Pakistan win over BD by 150 plus run or 8 wickets.
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Prapur Jul 04, 2019 02:05am
@Bala First Pakistan needs to be at fourth place as first three are gone to play semifinal.
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Modi Jul 04, 2019 07:11am
Jokes are when Pakistanis are at their best, mostly at taking a dig at their cricket team
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Economizer Jul 04, 2019 07:56am
Imran Khan was the captain of the team in 1992 ... Imran Khan is the captain of the country in 2019 :)
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