Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif became the centre of attention on social media after congratulating the national team for defeating India in the Hong Kong International Sixes 2026.

Several fans took the opportunity to troll Pakistan PM with sarcastic remarks and memes.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif became the centre of attention on social media after congratulating the national cricket team for defeating India in the Hong Kong International Sixes 2026. Pakistan registered a four-wicket victory over their arch-rivals in the Group C encounter on Friday, October 30. However, Sharif’s celebratory message on social media did not receive the response he might have expected, as several fans took the opportunity to troll him with sarcastic remarks and memes.

The reaction came after the Pakistan PM publicly praised the team’s performance and acknowledged the efforts of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). While the victory sparked celebrations among Pakistani supporters, a section of cricket fans questioned the significance attached to a result in the six-a-side competition.

Shehbaz Sharif congratulates Pakistan after victory over India

Following Pakistan’s impressive win, Sharif took to X (formerly Twitter) to congratulate the players. He also extended his appreciation to PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and the board’s management for their efforts in preparing the team for the tournament.

“Congratulations to our boys on a superb four-wicket victory over India in the opening clash of the Hong Kong Sixes 2026! It was a good game of cricket. I also commend Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi @MohsinnaqviC42 and his team for their dedicated efforts in preparing and supporting our players,” Sharif wrote.

Congratulations to our boys on a superb four-wicket victory over India in the opening clash of the Hong Kong Sixes 2026! It was a good game of cricket

I also commend Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi @MohsinnaqviC42 and his team for their dedicated efforts in preparing and supporting…

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) October 30, 2026

However, his post quickly attracted attention for reasons beyond the cricketing result. Several users questioned why the country’s Prime Minister was celebrating a victory in a shortened six-a-side tournament with such enthusiasm.

Fans flood Pakistan PM’s post with memes and sarcastic reactions

Social media users wasted little time responding to the Pakistan Prime Minister’s congratulatory message. His post was flooded with memes, jokes and sarcastic comments, with several fans taking humorous digs at the importance being attached to the result.

While some questioned whether the Hong Kong Sixes victory deserved a public statement from the country’s top political leader, others used the opportunity to make comparisons with the teams’ performances in traditional international cricket.

Here’s how fans reacted:

Seriously?? https://t.co/Zkze17jE6u

— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) October 30, 2026

Can visualise Asim Munir slapping him so hard! 🤣 https://t.co/zLKQniimxT

— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) October 30, 2026

Congratulations on winning the Hong Kong Sixes World Cup match against India 😂

Now, it's time for the Victory Parade 😅 https://t.co/GbUo5Qe74r

— Ajay Jadeja (@AjayJadeja171) October 30, 2026

Ye Hong Kong Sixes konsa Tournament hai bc😭😭😭😭

Ye Bhikhari koi bhi Aira gaira match jeet kar khush ho jaate hai😭😭 https://t.co/LVgL9Sz9O1

— Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) October 30, 2026

Ek waqt aayega yeh toss jeetne par bhi tweet karega. Jab asli kaam sab dusre log sambhal rahe hon, toh prime minister ke paas bas toss aur chote matches par tweet karne ka hi kaam bachta hai. Height of incompetence! 🫣🤣 https://t.co/9AJ5aPygRy

— Ajmal Zadran (@Ajmalzadran18) October 30, 2026

I can understand why Pakistan ranks higher than India in Happiness index 😭 https://t.co/LWBS25gkAT

— Desi king (@DesiKing_) October 30, 2026

Hahahaha! Prime minister of a country is tweeting about a Micky Mouse tournament league match win. Hong Kong Sixes, just to boot-polish the Army-pimp in the govt. 🥲 https://t.co/2NKkkx1jx6

— Gabbar (@GabbbarSingh) October 30, 2026

Forget PM, the country itself is a parody. 😂 https://t.co/1B0r9A3jNv

— Mr Sinha (@Mrsinha) October 30, 2026

A Prime Minister talking about Hong Kong Sixers. 😂 😂 🙏

The last time I followed this tournament was in 1996 when Adam Gilchrist tonked a few sixes. https://t.co/aZeMtIASED

— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) October 30, 2026

What absolutely clownery is this! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/qVhjpQT9Fd

— Mama (@SriniMaama16) October 30, 2026

This joker is our pm https://t.co/DZqULNqVOg

— Maaz (@IsThatMaaz) October 30, 2026

Stop embarrassing us ffs 😭😭🤡🤡

Pak got humiliated in last 5 yrs in every icc match Vs Ind and you are celebrating HK Sixes Win that has no value fgs stop being so dumb 🙏 https://t.co/8qgs8UKKeR

— Lahori Guy (@YrrrFahad_) October 30, 2026

Lmao, I had to check twice to see if it was a parody account or a real one. 🤣 https://t.co/sYwn3klBHk pic.twitter.com/gQDerYx9xi

— Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) October 30, 2026

Just as well Imran Khan is in jail and can’t see too well either— can’t imagine him being able to survive this. https://t.co/CsRcI4sTxl

— Nikhil Naz (@NikhilNaz) October 30, 2026

Declare National Holiday tomorrow now https://t.co/8kwB6zqwil

— Cover Drive (@day6596) October 30, 2026

If ridiculousness had a face. U can't be serious https://t.co/nQKaWqyG6N

— Kushan Sarkar (@kushansarkar) October 30, 2026

A random pakistani wins in 'Aada Paada Kon Paada'

Shehbaz Sharif : https://t.co/20hmH4H4Pp pic.twitter.com/qZbyvsO19v

— Ministry Of Sarcasm (@M_OfSarcasm) October 30, 2026

World Cup jitane wala jail me daal rakha aur Hong Kong sixes wale ko congratulations bol rhe. https://t.co/WyPBtYgyDS

— Jahazi (@Oye_Jahazi) October 30, 2026

Celebrating a hong kong sixes win after losing every world cup match is like celebrating a housing society election win after losing every state and lok sabha election. https://t.co/rzKaxMfG6f

— Zucker Doctor (@DoctorLFC) October 30, 2026

Mulk ka naam badal ke ‘Memeistan’ rakh de circus ke bandar!! https://t.co/UYVZfV8MNH

— Gagan Chawla (@toecrushrzzz) October 30, 2026

Thus country is a joke 😂😂 https://t.co/Qytxxn0bqW

— Azhar Jafri (@zhr_jafri) October 30, 2026

Years of losing to India in every ICC and Asia Cup events

Pakistan PM celebrating a Hong Kong Sixes win? 😂😂😂

Standard 😭 https://t.co/74XnYSZbPw

— Ash (@Ashsay_) October 30, 2026

First one in my bloodline to watch a PM congratulate his country after winning a match in a gully cricket tournament. 😂 https://t.co/blfMpXDmN2

— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) October 30, 2026

https://t.co/DZOPWJLM4d pic.twitter.com/meK2T0sxnL

— SS (@oldcrowhunter) October 30, 2026

Pakistan dominate India in a one-sided Hong Kong Sixes contest

Meanwhile, the match itself witnessed an explosive batting display from Pakistan. Batting first in the Group C encounter, India managed to post a competitive total, largely thanks to Shashank Singh‘s blistering knock of 40 runs off just 11 deliveries. However, India’s innings also witnessed a disappointing performance from Krunal Pandya and Rahul Tewatia, with both batters departing for golden ducks.

Pakistan made light work of the 89-run target, completing the chase in just 3.5 overs. Captain Abbas Afridi provided an explosive start by smashing five consecutive sixes off Krunal in an over that yielded 31 runs. Khawaja Nafay then took charge with a stunning 41 off just 12 deliveries, ensuring Pakistan crossed the finishing line with four wickets remaining and 13 balls to spare.