‘Paying EMI for a stolen phone!’: Memes roast Pakistan players harder than a Karachi summer as hosts crash out of Champions Trophy

Cricket can be a cruel game, and no one knows it better right now than Pakistan fans. Hosting their first major international tournament in 29 years, Pakistan’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign ended before it even began, knocked out after just two matches. If their crushing defeat to India wasn’t enough, New Zealand’s win against Bangladesh sealed their fate, leaving fans with nothing but heartbreak… and, of course, memes.

Social media erupts with memes

Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook exploded with reactions, and some of the memes making the rounds are absolute gold. Fans had a field day, mixing in Bollywood dialogues, hilarious analogies, and even economic references to describe Pakistan’s early exit.












From “Pakistan is paying EMI for a stolen phone” to “Bhai yeh toh shuru hote hi khatam ho gaya”, the internet had no shortage of creativity. Some even begged Pakistan cricket to “Jaago, utho…”, but it was too late. The memes didn’t hold back, much like Pakistan’s batting order.

A tournament to forget for Pakistan

Despite the memes and online banter, it’s been a tough tournament for Pakistan cricket fans. Hosting the ICC Champions Trophy was a huge moment, but their early exit has left them disappointed. Meanwhile, other teams march on in the tournament, leaving Pakistan to reflect on what went wrong.

For now, at least, social media ensures that cricket fans, regardless of their team, are entertained. The only question left is—what’s next for Pakistan cricket?