‘Babar Azam effect is real’ – Top 10 memes on Twitter after England’s defeat to Sri Lanka in ODI World Cup 2023
In a surprising turn of events, Sri Lanka secured an impressive eight-wicket victory over reigning champions England. Opting to bat first, England experienced a shocking batting collapse, getting bowled out for a mere 156, thanks to a stellar performance by Angelo Mathews (2/14) and Lahiru Kumara (3/35).
Despite the early loss of a couple of wickets, Sri Lanka pursued their target with confidence. Pathum Nissanka (77 off 83 balls) and Sadeera Samarawickrama (65 off 54 balls) led the charge with an unbroken 137-run partnership for the third wicket.
This win has dimmed England’s chances of making it to the semifinals, with just two points from five matches. In contrast, Sri Lanka, holding four points, anticipates stronger performances in their remaining four matches. The Sri Lankans approached their innings with determination, steadily accumulating runs to thwart England’s bowlers.
Memes and humour reign as England’s Bazzball technique fails!
Conversely, England appeared to lack determination on the day. While Ben Stokes (43) and Dawid Malan (28) made some effort, the rest of the team lacked a clear sense of purpose.
Though the pitch conditions posed challenges, several English batters made poor shot choices. Joe Root was run out, captain Jos Buttler was caught behind, and Jonny Bairstow struggled to time a pull shot.
The cricketing world has witnessed fans worldwide poking fun at the English cricket team, particularly regarding their earlier proclamation of the revolutionary “Bazball” technique as their path to victory in the World Cup.
Here are the top 10 memes that have surfaced on the internet, adding humour to England’s cricketing woes:
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— Extraa Cover (@ExtraaaCover) October 26, 2023
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— Dr. Arnav (@TheDrArnav) October 26, 2023
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ENGLAND GONE pic.twitter.com/LmQF2OmgQe
— JustMyThoughts (@shaibal_27) October 26, 2023
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England cricket team: #ENGvSL #ENGvsSL pic.twitter.com/GNzUkmorKC
— Kapil Shukla (@tweet_kapil) October 26, 2023
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Mood. pic.twitter.com/aByg7yfpwc
— England's Barmy Army 🏴🎺 (@TheBarmyArmy) October 26, 2023
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Kiwis are probably the happiest now pic.twitter.com/dPc5ktk2Tk
— Bavuma Academy (@AcademyBavuma) October 26, 2023
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He'll be there no matter what. pic.twitter.com/jKCbd2kFPe
— Johns (@JohnyBravo183) October 26, 2023
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https://twitter.com/ishubhamsakhuja/status/1717542605641441651?s=20
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Babar Effect :😆 pic.twitter.com/25OR8hmyRR
— Cricket XTREME (@CRICKET_GOAT) October 26, 2023
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https://twitter.com/Zebra77742100/status/1717543750317326663?s=20
While England’s cricketing journey faces turbulence, fans worldwide find solace in humour and memes, making light of the team’s struggles on the field.
