What India lost to South Africa on purpose in the closely-fought T20 World Cup match on Sunday and Pakistan fans had a meltdown with memes on Social Media.

Former Pakistan captain Salim Malik blames India for Pakistan's ouster from the T20 World Cup.

Former Pakistan captain Salim Malik has claimed that India intentionally lost to South Africa to affect Pakistan’s progress in the 2022 T20 World Cup.
His comments came against the backdrop of India losing to South Africa by five wickets in Perth, which more or less ended Pakistan’s chances of qualifying for the semifinals.
(India will never want Pakistan to progress),” Malik told 24 News HD. Co-panelist Wahab Riaz intervened to say, “That’s your opinion”, and Salim Malik agreed with a chuckle.

Aiden Markram hit six fours and a six to bring up his half-century off 38 balls. He survived two major chances. Virat Kohli dropped him in the deep off Ravichandran Ashwin in the 12th over, and Sharma missed an easy run-out thereafter.
Malik also lashed out at India’s fielding.
(If India would have fielded better they might have won the match). (India were really poor in the field those chances they missed were really easy),” he said.
(There is always been a rivalry between India and Pakistan. They were showing passion and intent initially but the fielding was below par and I have my doubt India don’t like Pakistan,” he added.

Pakistan is fifth in the Group 2 standings, and the Netherlands has been knocked out of contention after three consecutive losses in the Super 12 stage.

South Africa is now atop group 2 with five points while India is now down to second with its first defeat in three games.
However, India’s loss also means Pakistan now has to beat South Africa on Thursday in Sydney to stay alive in the tournament.

'Good Acting': Pakistan Fans Fume With Memes as India Lose to South Africa in T20 World Cup

Pakistan’s rollercoaster journey to the semis was hampered further after dominant India lost to South Africa in Perth on Sunday. After Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to bat first, India had a batting collapse of sorts. Suryakumar Yadav (68) did give Indian bowlers something to bowl at with a target of 134 on the board. South Africa struggled too in the first half of their innings.
But with missed runouts and a catch drop, Aiden Markram (52) and later David Miller (59) ensured South Africa did not suffer a choke. In the end, South Africa won the exciting contest by 5 wickets and two balls to spare.

Pakistan fans, who had pinned all their hopes on an Indian win after losing their 2 out 3 matches already in the T20 World Cup, had a massive meltdown on Twitter. It’s worth noting that Pakistan is still not out of the race to the semi-finals given the twists and turns the World Cup has witnessed so far.

What India's loss to South Africa means for Pakistan's chances Played:

3, Points: 2, NRR: 0.765, Rem matches: vs SA, Ban

Pakistan's chances have been hurt by South Africa's win against India. Pakistan can finish on a maximum of six points, while South Africa will go up to seven if they beat the Netherlands. However, if India loses one of their two remaining games and finishes on six, then it could yet be an NRR battle between the arch-rivals.

If, for instance, Pakistan win their last two, Bangladesh beat India, who in turn beat Zimbabwe, then the three Asian teams could all finish on six points, fighting for one spot (if South Africa beat the Netherlands and finish on seven). Then, Pakistan's relatively healthy NRR of 0.765 could be an asset, as India's could slip if they lose a game.