Today was the day
for India to cheer
The ICC end game
Was finally here

As I looked at the Oval
My childhood ground,
I saw Indian faces
With smiles all around.

The game started
And took a worrying turn
The smile on my face
Soon changed to concern

On Bumrah's wicket
A no ball was declared
My concern got deeper
Soon I was scared

As Zaman smashed it
All over the park
Things were looking
Increasingly dark

During his time with Ali
I couldn't stop fretting
When they reached 120 together
I was now sweating

My muscles cramped
I was weak at the knees
When Babar batted
And then Mr Hafeez

The ball hit his stumps
But the bails did not fly
They were on the top FROZEN
And so was I

Pakistan made 338
A tough score without doubt
I suddenly realised
Sachin was not coming out

Kohli gave two chances
The second was taken
By this time my confidence
Was firmly shaken

Amir soon made it
33 for 3
I wanted the ground
To swallow me

I felt like I
Was being eaten alive
From bad to worse
55 for 5

When defeat finally came
I had no choice
The mightier team won
You deserve to REJOICE!!

Well done Pakistan!!😄😄