T20 World Cup 2022: Namibia’s historic win against Sri Lanka triggers hilarious meme-fest

T20 World Cup 2022 has not disappointed and the first upset came in the first match itself. Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka suffered an embarrassing defeat against underdogs Namibia getting all out at 108. Namibia had given the Lankans a target of 164 from 20 overs but then put the favourites in deep trouble early in the innings with 4 quickfire wickets. Sri Lanka was unable to steady the ship and wickets kept falling at regular intervals. Namibia’s 55 run victory made Twitter erupt with praises and memefest. 

Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer hailed Namibia, also posting a hilarious meme on Sri Lanka’s condition. Another former India cricketer Dodda Ganesh also engaged in some friendly banter. Fans came with several funny quotes and memes. Memes ranged from scenes from Ranveer Singh’s cricket biopic 83 to famous Akshay Kumar scenes. Some said that it was intentional from Sri Lanka so that they can get in group B after losing the match. Users also raised the unpredictability of Sri Lanka who won the Asia Cup a month back against cricketing giants India and Pakistan.