Similarities between 1992 World Cup Final and 2017 ICC Champions Trophy Final

[Sarwar89]

1) Pakistan Batted first in both 1992 and 2017 finals.

2) Ramiz Raja (Opener) was out on a No ball by Derek Pringle. Fakhar Zaman (Opener) out on a No ball by Jasprit Bumrah.

3) England almost destroyed Pakistan's batting in group stage, getting them all out for 74 in 1992 World Cup, India had a massive upper hand getting Pakistan all out for 164 in Group Stage match of CT 2017.

4) Wicket-keeper Moin Khan did not bat in 1992 world cup final, Similarly in CT Final 2017, Wicket keeper Sarfraz Ahmed did not bat.

5) Left Handed power hitter Wasim Akram was promoted up the order to increase run rate in 1992 Final, Left Handed power hitter Imad Wasim was promoted up the order to increase run rate.

6) Muhammad Hafeez and Inzamam ul Haq played similar innings in 2017 and 1992 finals respectively.

7) Left/Right combo of Wasim/Inzamam and Hafeez/Imad played decisive overs of both 1992 and 2017 finals.

8) Pakistan's last over of batting in 1992 and 2017 finals was slightly below par, could have a scored a little more... 250 and 350 were not achieved respectively for 1992 and 2017 finals.

9) 22nd Ramadan on both occasions.

10) Weather was extremely good so was the pitch in 1992/2017 finals.

11) Left Arm Muhammad Aamir took 3 wickets in 2017 Final, Left Arm Wasim Akram took 3 wickets in 1992 final.

12) 2 Pakistani players got 3 wickets each in 1992 and 2017 finals (Mushtaq Ahmed and Wasim Akram, Hassan Ali and Aamir).

13) A bowling all rounder was Run out in 1992 final Phillip Deferaites, A bowling all rounder Pandya was run out in 2017 final.

14) Only one English player crossed 50 in 1992 Final, Neil Fairbrother, Only one Indian Player Hardik Pandya crossed 50 in 2017 Final.

15) Both Neil Fairbrother and Hardik Pandya were 7th wicket to fall in 1992 and 2017 Final.

16) Azhar Ali played an innings which was very similar to Miandad's innings in 1992 and 2017 finals.

17) The last players to get out in 1992 and 2017 finals (Richard Illingworth and Bumrah) were were caught.

18) England and India both played in 2nd Semi finals of 1992 and 2017 Finals.

19) India and England both were favorites for 1992 and 2017 final respectively.

20) Best English one day batsman Alan Lamb (the master of chase) was bowled by Left Arm Wasim Akram, the best Indian One day Batsman Kohli was taken to cleaners by left arm Aamir.

21) Both Aamir and Akram aged 25-26 in 1992/2017 finals.

22) Pakistan chased in 1992 semi final and chased in 2017 final. Won against host nation in 1992 (Nzl) and England -2017 (semi finals).

 

[Sarwar89]

22) * chased in 2017 semi final

 

[Rayyman]

Wow this is freaky

 

[marlonbrowndo]

No offence but most of these just look forced. Why do we have to bring the 1992 World Cup into everything? This is an amazing achievement in and of itself

 

[Sachin136]

No offence but most of these just look forced. Why do we have to bring the 1992 World Cup into everything? This is an amazing achievement in and of itself

2, 3, 9, 11, 13 and 14 are pretty cool.

 

[Macho Mann]

i stopped at azhar ali similarity with miandad, couldn't hold my laughter

 

[Jawad0412007]

It was 20th Ramazan on 1992 world cup final date....... 25th March 1992..

It waa 20th Ramazan on date of final of 1992 world cup...25th Mar 1992... It was 20th Ramazan..

 

[Square Drive]

23) We were the best team in the world then, and we are the best team in the world today too.

24) Haters were present in 1992, haters remain present today.

But just know, you never question what Square Drive predicts before Pakistan takes the field.

[MENTION=141557]Chief Destroyer[/MENTION] [MENTION=46929]shaz619[/MENTION]

 

[Billy1999]

In cricket most games won are similar

Anyways we knocked out the favourites and host nation in the semis

By the Way if Azhar played similar to Miandad I must have been missing something

Made 58/70 Miandad made 50/98

 

[Major]

Oh god.

Had pakistan won 2011 world cup or any other tournament similarities could had been pulled out.

 

[The Googly]

I remember the 1992 World Cup clearly and it was an amazing feeling.

The CT 2017 was VERY close in terms of the sheer joy. In fact, in terms of performance, the CT 2017 exceeded the 1992 world cup.

 

[Buffet]

Both were cricket matches.

 

[Cricketfan no 1]

in 1992 both teams had 11 players and in CT final both teams had 11 players
in 1992 it was green vs blue, in CT final it was green vs blue
in 1992 all players had 2 eyes, in CT final all players had 2 eyes
and it can go on

 

[StreetSmart]

And we forgot both times Nuwaz Shareef was president and was denting Pakistan

 

[Ahmed4472]

One thing which is totally different is in 2017 we totally decimated the opposition team. 1992 was still some match

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

2017-1992 = 25
25 / 5 (number of matches played in CT by Pakistan) = 5
5 is a prime number so 2017-5 = 2012
It was predicted the world would end in 2012 and a new era would usher upon us......

#GoldenEra

Theory Fulfilled !!

 

[Syed1]

Oh both occasions both teams had 11 players and there were two on-field umpires

 

[troodon]

It was destiny.

The Green Hurricane was tough to stop.

 

[choclate]

wow saw 1992 back in the good old days and now this, amazing comparison

 

[Hawkeye]

1992 match was played with a cricket ball, so was 2017!

The amazing thing - both balls had the same freakin color too!!

Also, both grounds were round in shape and had good quality of grass.

Both were played in front of an audience - not empty stands.

 

[Syed1]

Add all the digits of 1992:

1 + 9 + 9 + 2 = 21

Add the first digits numbers of 1992:

(1 + 9) = 10

Subtract the last two digits of 1992:

(9 - 2) = 07

Now combine the results:

2017


Wow wow wow

 

[Suleiman]

Only interesting ones is the 22nd of Ramzan, and no ball ones.

Rest are bus kuch bhi types.

 

[sl-fan-of-pak]

square root of 1992 and 2017 , when rounded up to an integer = 45.

 

[Red Devil]

Both finals had teams wearing green and blue.

 

[msb314]

Pakistanis opponents in 92 and 17 were both cricket teams!

 

[Syed1]

Pakistanis opponents in 92 and 17 were both cricket teams!

Wah jee wah dhulay mian kya farmaya hai

 

[Arham_PakFan]

This is a hilarious thread.

 

[Square Drive]

Add all the digits of 1992:

1 + 9 + 9 + 2 = 21

Add the first digits numbers of 1992:

(1 + 9) = 10

Subtract the last two digits of 1992:

(9 - 2) = 07

Now combine the results:

2017


Wow wow wow

Be honest, how long did it take you to come up with that?

 

[Syed1]

Be honest, how long did it take you to come up with that?

Not very long, but today was a slow day at work

 

[Square Drive]

Not very long, but today was a slow day at work

I can tell.

 

[Chief Destroyer]

Both our opponents were small hearted.

 

[Sirris]

You missed a few:

In 1992 a fast bowler missed the tournament due to injury. In 2017 a fast bowler missed the tournament due to injury.

The name of the fast bowler injured in 1992 starts with a 'W'. The name of the fast bowler injured in 2017 starts with a 'W'.

In 1992 final, the second name of the left arm bowler who took three crucial wickets, starts with an 'A'. In 2017 final, the second name of the left arm bowler who took three crucial wickets, starts with an 'A'.

In 1992 final we had a player named Wasim. In 2017 final we had a player named Wasim.

In 1992 final we had a player named Aamir. In 2017 final we had a player named Aamir.

In 1992 final we had a player whose second name was Khan. In 2017 final we had a player whose second name was Khan.

In 1992 final we had a player whose second name was Ahmed. In 2017 final we had a player whose second name was Ahmed.

In 1992 final we had a player whose second name was Malik. In 2017 final we had a player whose second name was Malik.

In 1992 final one of the openers name started with an 'A'. In 2017 final one of the openers name started with an 'A'.

In 1992 final we batted out all of the 50 overs. In 2017 final we batted out all the 50 overs.

Now on to the more spookier ones:

In 1992 final a guy named Rameez Raja caught the final catch. In 2017 final à guy named Rameez Raja was commentating the final catch.

In 1992 final the team won whose name rhymed with 'Pakistan'. In 2017 final the team won who name rhymed with 'Pakistan'.

So there you go guys, your own success formula. Just make sure you have players with the right name in your team and Rameez Raja somewhere in the ground. Also make sure to have a fast bowler just to have him injured and miss the tournament.

 

[Chief Destroyer]

Our gun openers missed out. Anwar in 92 and Sharjeel in 2017.

 

[waleed88]

in 1992 the captain that won the tournament won the toss and batted first..

in 2017 the same captain who won the tournament predicted batting first will win you the title... and IT DID

#SUCHLEGENDMUCHWOW

 

[waleed88]

in 1992 Nawaz Sharif was the PM of Pakistan..

in 2017 Nawaz Sharif is the PM of Pakistan...

 

[asadee]

in 1992 Nawaz Sharif was the PM of Pakistan..

in 2017 Nawaz Sharif is the PM of Pakistan...

Unfortunately

 

[waleed88]

Unfortunately

Or fortunately? Maybe he is lucky for Pakistan

 

[msb314]

Wah jee wah dhulay mian kya farmaya hai

 

[emranabbas]

We lost to India and zimbabwe in Robin round and ended up in a semi final with New Zealand in 1992

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Some noticeable similarities between the last t20 world cup

1. Silly statement that was interpreted negatively and then when we started winning it was interpreted as a masterstroke. Previously it was Younis Khans its just fun cricket or WWE and now its Qudrat ka nizam.

2. One player coming into the squad and giving the whole team a boost. It was Razzaq then and its Haris now.

 

[msb314]

Wah jee wah dhulay mian kya farmaya hai

Bro still a classic 5 years later!

 

[jnaveen1980]

Congrats Pakistan lol I have been saying this since NZ beat Australia in the inaugural match exactly like in 1992. They had peerless leader Martin crowe. Then they lost to Pakistan in the semi final. Only one more thing has to happen to confirm. Due to injury Martin crowe their maverick leader ould not come on to field. We just have to wait and see if Kane williamson picks up an injury during the game.

 

[JaDed]

Congrats Pakistan lol I have been saying this since NZ beat Australia in the inaugural match exactly like in 1992. They had peerless leader Martin crowe. Then they lost to Pakistan in the semi final. Only one more thing has to happen to confirm. Due to injury Martin crowe their maverick leader ould not come on to field. We just have to wait and see if Kane williamson picks up an injury during the game.

Rohit Bhai might have picked up an injury, maybe England will win this time?

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

Rohit Bhai might have picked up an injury, maybe England will win this time?

He is fine now lol