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[Saba Sports News] Pakistan’s journey in the ODI World Cup 2023 concluded with a significant loss to England, marking the end of their campaign. Post-match, Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan’s wicketkeeper-batter, was seen engaging with fans and signing autographs. During this interaction, an Indian fan asked, “Ap log India aya Krein,” to which Rizwan replied, “Ap visa diya karein,” meaning “You guys give us visa.”
Pakistan’s World Cup Performance Pakistan, under Babar Azam’s leadership, entered the World Cup with high expectations but faced a major setback after losing to India. Despite securing four wins in the league stage, they couldn’t advance to the semi-finals, continuing a trend since their last semi-final appearance in 2011.
Their final match against England on November 11 highlighted their struggles. They failed to chase a target of 338 and were bowled out for 244, unable to last the full 50 overs.
Financial Consolation for Pakistan Despite the disappointing performance, Pakistan will receive a significant financial compensation from the ICC. Each group stage win earns a team $40,000, and exiting in the league stage brings an additional $100,000. Pakistan’s four wins amount to $160,000, and with the additional exit fee, they will receive a total of $260,000, equivalent to approximately 73.34 million Pakistani rupees.
Looking Ahead to the Semifinals As Pakistan reflects on their performance, the remaining teams, including India, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, are preparing for the semi-finals, with the final showdown set for November 19 in Ahmedabad.