The Pakistan cricket team received a heartwarming welcome as they boarded a chartered flight from Bengaluru to Kolkata for their upcoming match against England in the 2023 ICC World Cup. In celebration of the team's recent triumph over New Zealand, Indian Airlines decorated the plane's interior with green lighting.
It's important to highlight that the Green Shirts clinched a crucial victory against New Zealand in their recent World Cup match. Despite conceding 401 runs in the first innings, they managed a 21-run win using the DLS method, keeping their hopes alive for a semi-final spot in the tournament.
This victory not only boosted their morale but also positioned them favorably to contend for a place in the competition's final four.
Fakhar Zaman's remarkable batting performance, scoring 126 runs and achieving the fastest century in Pakistan's World Cup history in just 63 balls, propelled them to a 21-run lead on the DLS score after 25.3 overs, securing a triumphant win.