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Xtra Time Web Desk: Pakistan’s batting performance in their 2025 ICC Champions Trophy match against India came under heavy criticism from fans, who labeled it as too "slow" and "boring." Social media was flooded with reactions from both Indian and Pakistani supporters, many joking that the innings was so sluggish it made them feel sleepy.

Batting first at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Pakistan struggled to accelerate and were bowled out for 241 in the final over, setting India a modest 242-run target. Saud Shakeel was the top scorer with 62 off 76 balls, but no other batter managed to cross the fifty-run mark. More notably, apart from Haris Rauf, no batter or tailender maintained a strike rate above 100. The team collectively hit only 14 boundaries and failed to clear the ropes for a six until the 42nd over.

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Audience watching Pakistan's batting pic.twitter.com/EmNCmeKKNa

— Sagar (@sagarcasm) February 23, 2025

#INDvsPAK
Fans while watching Pakistan Batting: pic.twitter.com/W5KmGzerNO

— ???????? رومانا (@RomanaRaza) February 23, 2025

Batting sirf leni nai hoti, karni bi hoti hai

— ???????????????????????????? ???????? (@itsmeSehrish) February 23, 2025

Fans watching Pakistan's batting#INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/VytvMi3Vss

— Taha???? (@tahaactually) February 23, 2025

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While the slow nature of the pitch played a factor, Pakistan’s cautious approach and frequent wickets prevented them from building momentum. Captain Babar Azam showed some attacking intent with a 23-ball 26 but fell while chasing a wide delivery from Hardik Pandya. Soon after, Imam-ul-Haq was run out, forcing Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan into a rebuilding phase. Their 104-run partnership consumed almost half the innings, leaving the middle and lower order with little time to accelerate.

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Pakistan batting so boring, even Indian fans are outraging.

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) February 23, 2025

Pakistan batting explained ????#INDvsPAK #ChampionsTrophy2025 pic.twitter.com/SdlUtwq76s

— Ashish Gupta (@AshishGupta325) February 23, 2025

Pakistan plays cricket like they are doing a Bank Job…

— Kunal Kamra (@kunalkamra88) February 23, 2025

Pakistan was never a dominant batting side but relied on extraordinary talents who covered their flaws.

This, however, is the weakest batting lineup ever—technically flawed, mentally fragile, and lacking the skill set needed to compete at the highest level.#PAKvIND #CT2025

— Rana Husnain Aleem (@husnain19X) February 23, 2025

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With the Indian bowlers maintaining pressure, Pakistan’s total remained below par, adding to the frustration of their fans. The Men in Green will now need a strong bowling performance to make a contest out of the match.