India’s cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, defeated Australia in the Champions Trophy semifinal, resulting in their advancement to the final held in Dubai. Harsh Goenka ridiculed Pakistan’s exit, commenting on the situation as “poetic justice.” Social media reactions have highlighted the embarrassment and financial implications for Pakistan, as the tournament moves away from them.
On Tuesday, the Indian cricket team, captained by Rohit Sharma, secured a victory over Australia, led by Steve Smith, winning by four wickets in the semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, held in Dubai. Consequently, the final will take place outside the host nation, Pakistan.
Following Pakistan’s elimination, Harsh Goenka, Chairman of RPG Enterprises, expressed his sentiments on X by stating, “Neither is Pakistan in the final, nor is the final in Pakistan. Poetic justice?” This remark reflects the growing trend of Indian fans trolling Pakistan on social media after the match.
India’s triumph was significantly supported by Virat Kohli’s impressive score of 84, alongside KL Rahul’s undefeated 42 and Hardik Pandya’s contribution of 28 runs. With this victory, India has qualified for the Champions Trophy final for the third consecutive time.
The final will see India face the winner of the second semifinal between South Africa and New Zealand, scheduled for March 9 in Dubai. Social media users have commented extensively on Pakistan’s early exit from the tournament, underscoring the ironic circumstance of Pakistan hosting an event from which they have been eliminated.
Accounts of ridicule include remarks like, “Gaddafi Stadium knocked out of the Champions Trophy” and observations on how the tournament is moving further away from Pakistan, thus highlighting Pakistan’s mishaps during this championship.
The Indian cricket team’s advance to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final, following their victory over Australia, has led to a series of mocking comments towards Pakistan. This situation is particularly poignant as the final will occur outside Pakistan, despite it being the host nation. With social media becoming a platform for fan expressions, the narrative surrounding Pakistan’s exit from the tournament has gained substantial attention, marking a significant moment in cricket history.
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