Viral Video: In the 19th match of ICC T20 World Cup 2024, India won the thriller game against arch-rivals Pakistan on June 9. After the match, many videos surfaced online, where Pakistani fans can be seen heartbroken. For passionate fans reactions to victories and losses can be dramatic. However, a recent incident involving a Pakistani fan has taken this to a new extreme. In the video, a fan allegedly attempted to set himself on fire following Pakistans defeat. The video quickly went viral.Viral Video sparks debate online The video, shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by the handle Umairiology, was captioned, Team India just failed us in NYC. I cant! #PakvsInd. Posted on June 09, it gained over 15,000 views, drawing a mix of shock, amusement, and skepticism from viewers.Heres the video:Team India just failed us in NYC. I cant! #PakvsInd pic.twitter.com/vOQ6vT8rWk— Out of Context Pakistan (@Umairiology) June 9, 2024From breaking TVs to setting themselves on fireThe tradition of breaking and burning TVs after a disappointing match is a well-known ritual among passionate cricket fans of Pakistan. However, many Desis on social media saw this alleged self-immolation attempt as an upgrade to this ritual. Comments flooded in, with users expressing disbelief and humor. One user remarked, Whats wrong with the aunty in yellow, instead of intervening shes acting like hes already on fire. Another added, Whats wrong with the aunty in yellow, instead of intervening shes acting like hes already on fire.Skepticism and humorDespite the videos shocking content, many viewers believed it to be scripted. Comments such as Hes just throwing the match sticks. and Looks like a Comedy Video were common, with users questioning the authenticity of the fans actions.IND vs PAK: Match recapFor those who missed it, India and Pakistan faced off in a thrilling T20 World Cup match on June 09. India managed to put 119 runs on the drop pitch of New York ground. Pakistan dominated most parts of the game, yet failed to score runs when it was needed the most. The game was intensely competitive, with India narrowly winning by just 6 runs. The victory, while celebrated by Indian fans, left Pakistani supporters devastated, leading to extreme reactions like the one captured in the viral video.
