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Super Over, Super Memes: Twitterati Goes Wild as India Beats Afghanistan in 2nd Super Over

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In a cricketing spectacle that left fans on the edge of their seats, India triumphed over Afghanistan in a nail-biting encounter that went into not one but two super overs! As Rohit Sharma led the charge and Ravi Bishnoi worked his magic with the ball, Twitter exploded into a meme festival capturing every twist and turn of the game.

The Rollercoaster of Super Overs

The match seemed sealed in India’s favor after dismissing Afghanistan’s openers post the 120th over while defending a target of 213. But hold your breath—Mohammad Nabi and Gulbadin Naib had other plans. Nabi’s blitzkrieg of 34 off 16, and Gulbadin’s heroic unbeaten 55 off 23, forced the game into a thrilling first Super Over. Both teams matched each other, scoring 16 runs each, setting the stage for an unprecedented second Super Over.

India posted 11 runs, losing two wickets in their second Super Over innings, leaving Afghanistan with a target of 12 runs for their historic win. Yet, the script took a different turn. Afghanistan managed only one run and lost two wickets, handing India the victory in this rollercoaster ride.

Twitterati’s Meme Extravaganza

As the match unfolded, Twitterati wasted no time in turning every twist into a meme. From Nabi and Gulbadin’s explosive partnership to India’s nail-biting super over performance, social media platforms were flooded with hilarious memes capturing the essence of the game. The “India vs Afghanistan meme” trend took over timelines, showcasing the creativity of cricket fans worldwide.

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Rohit Sharma, leading from the front, showcased his captaincy prowess, making strategic decisions that kept fans guessing. Meanwhile, Ravi Bishnoi emerged as the hero in the second super over, securing India’s clean sweep over Afghanistan in the third T20I at M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru.

In the end, while the cricketing battle between India and Afghanistan was intense, the meme war on social media added an extra layer of excitement. As fans celebrated India’s victory and Afghanistan’s valiant effort, the memes kept rolling in, proving once again that in the world of cricket, sometimes the humor in the stands is just as entertaining as the action on the field.

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