Inclement weather conditions forced the Asia Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan to end in a shared point for both teams. Despite India posting a competitive total of 266 runs, persistent rain at the Pallekele International Stadium prevented the second innings from commencing. As cricket enthusiasts bemoaned the unfortunate weather-induced halt, former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan seized the opportunity to engage in some friendly banter with fans across the border.

Taking to social media, Irfan Pathan playfully trolled Pakistani fans, commenting, “Bahot saare Padosiyon ke TV bach gaye aaj;) (A lot of neighbor’s TVs were saved today).” His jesting remark added a touch of humor to the rain-interrupted match.

Pakistan had made an impressive start by dismissing key Indian batsmen, including Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli. However, India’s Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya rallied to rescue their team and set a challenging target on the scoreboard.

Pakistan’s speedster, Shaheen Afridi, who claimed four wickets in the match against India, expressed his belief that the game was within Pakistan’s grasp. He acknowledged the significance of Hardik Pandya’s wicket during the crucial partnership but lamented the weather’s intervention, stating that the result could have been in Pakistan’s favor.