Prior to India-Pakistan cricket match, Twitter drops hilarious rain memes

Though people were anxious about the game being ruined, it didn’t dampen their spirits as they flooded Twitter with hilarious memes - before the match.

Updated on: Jun 16, 2019, 15:54:12 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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India’s match with Pakistan is one of the most awaited fixtures in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. The clash commenced with Pakistan winning the toss and deciding to field first against India in the match taking place at Old Trafford, Manchester. Prior to the match, fans expressed their apprehensions that the rain might play spoilsport and ruin the game. Till now, four matches got abandoned due to rain in the ongoing World Cup tournament and the weather forecast had warned about chances of showers in Manchester too.

Till now, four matches got abandoned due to rain in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup tournament. (Twitter/@anjityagi)

Though people were anxious about the game being ruined, it didn’t dampen their spirits as they flooded Twitter with hilarious memes - before the match. Check out some of the funniest ones.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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