The cricketing world is buzzing, and Pakistan’s cricket fans are still trying to process one of the most humiliating defeats in recent memory.
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has now poured fuel on the fire with a brutally honest and emotional statement, saying he hopes India refuse to face Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup—because the beating could be “too embarrassing to imagine.”
On Sunday, in the decisive ODI against West Indies at Tarouba, Pakistan were chasing a manageable 295. What followed was nothing short of a nightmare.
The scoreboard read 3 wickets down for zero runs in just the third over, with Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, and captain Mohammad Rizwan all back in the pavilion without scoring. Pakistani Star batsman Babar Azam fell soon after for just 9 runs, leaving fans stunned.
From there, the collapse only got worse. Pakistan were bundled out for a mere 92 runs—losing the match by a massive 202-run margin. West Indies’ pacer Jayden Seales was the chief destroyer, finishing with dream figures of 6 wickets for just 18 runs in 7.2 overs.
Basit Ali’s Explosive Reaction
Speaking on The Game Plan YouTube channel after the game, Basit Ali didn’t hold back his frustration.
In a moment that has now gone viral, he said:
“I pray India refuse to play against Pakistan in the Asia Cup. Itni buri tarah maarenge vo, ki aap soch bhi nahi sakte.”
(They will beat us so badly you can’t even imagine.)
Basit was visibly furious, not just at the loss itself, but at what he sees as a deeper crisis in Pakistan cricket. He warned that if Pakistan meet India in their current form, the result could be catastrophic.
For cricket fans in Pakistan, a defeat to India carries an emotional weight unlike any other. Basit Ali even pointed out that losing to Afghanistan might not cause as much outrage as losing to India.
“If we lose to Afghanistan, people here won’t care much. But when you lose to India, everyone goes crazy,” he said.
The statement highlights a long-standing truth in South Asian cricket—India vs Pakistan isn’t just a match, it’s a high-pressure event watched by millions, loaded with history, pride, and politics.
The silver lining for Pakistan is that the upcoming Asia Cup will be played in the T20 format, where they’ve had relatively better results recently. In fact, they beat West Indies in the preceding T20I series despite missing stars like Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan.
However, T20 success is no guarantee. If Pakistan carry their ODI mindset into the Asia Cup, Basit fears the outcome against top-tier teams like India could be disastrous.
Match Stats at a Glance
| Detail | West Indies | Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
| Runs Scored | 294/7 | 92 all out |
| Top Scorer | Shai Hope (85) | Agha Salman (29) |
| Best Bowler | Jayden Seales – 6/18 | Shaheen Afridi – 2/45 |
| Result | WI won by 202 runs | Series 2-1 to WI |
Basit Ali’s blunt statement isn’t just an emotional outburst—it reflects the fears of a large section of Pakistan fans who are concerned about the team’s form, mindset, and preparation ahead of major tournaments. His comments have sparked debates online about whether Pakistan should make drastic changes before the Asia Cup begins.
