Former England captain Michael Vaughan delivered a witty retort to a Pakistani fan who attempted to troll him on social media. The exchange unfolded ahead of the crucial Namibia vs England match in Antigua, where heavy rain threatened to delay the toss and potentially eliminate England from the Super Eight race.
As the rain persisted, a Pakistani fan named Nawaz tweeted, "Hey, @MichaelVaughan karma is real. #ENGvsNAM." However, fate intervened, and the rain subsided, allowing England to take on Namibia. The English team emerged victorious, defeating Namibia by 41 runs (DLS method) and keeping their hopes of reaching the Super Eight alive.
Meanwhile, Australia's victory over Scotland in St Lucia paved the way for England's advancement. Scotland's loss meant that both Scotland and England finished with 5 points, but England secured the second spot in the table due to a superior net run rate.
With England's entry into the Super Eight, Vaughan seized the opportunity to respond to the Pakistani troll. "Morning Nawaz .. looking forward to the Super 8s .. Are you ?" he tweeted.
Pakistan, placed in Group A, had already been eliminated from the tournament, while India had secured their spot in the next round. Vaughan's response highlighted the irony of Pakistan's elimination and England's progression.
It is noteworthy that Pakistan's exit from the tournament was sealed by the United States, who finished second in Group A with five points. The United States' performance further emphasized the competitive nature of the tournament and the unpredictable nature of the sport.
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