Cricket fans were left amused after Afghanistan’s captain Rashid Khan confidently declared before the Tri-Series that his team would not allow Pakistan to win even a single match. The statement, which was seen as a bold challenge, quickly turned into a source of memes and mockery as Pakistan convincingly thrashed Afghanistan in the opening encounter.

The much-hyped clash turned out to be one-sided, with Pakistan’s top order dismantling the Afghan bowling attack and their bowlers ensuring an easy finish. Fans on social media wasted no time reminding Rashid Khan of his words.

Pakistan’s performance was clinical, while Afghanistan appeared under pressure throughout the game, struggling to match the pace and skill of their rivals. What was supposed to be Afghanistan’s statement of dominance ended up looking like an overconfident slip.

Cricket analysts also weighed in, noting that Pakistan has historically dominated Afghanistan in head-to-head clashes, and Rashid’s pre-match statement may have only fueled Pakistan’s hunger to win.

For Pakistan, this victory is not just about points on the table, but also about silencing bold claims with on-field performance. As one commentator put it:

👉 “Pakistan doesn’t reply with words… they reply with wickets and sixes.”

With the Tri-Series heating up, all eyes are now on the remaining matches. But one thing is clear—after the first game, Rashid Khan’s words have come back to haunt him, and Pakistan’s cricketing might is doing all the talking.