Team India all-rounder Axar Patel recalled his plan of action during the build-up to Imam-ul-Haq's wicket in the 2025 Champions Trophy clash against Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium on Sund

In a crucial Champions Trophy match in Dubai, Pakistani opener Imam-ul-Haq was run out by Indian fielder Akash Patel after scoring just 10 runs off 23 balls, sparking a storm of memes on social media.

Pakistan take on arch-rivals India in Dubai in their upcoming fixture, and need a win to get their campaign back on track.

Imam-ul-Haq's return to interntional cricket against India did not go to plan as he was run out for just 10 runs.

With Fakhar Zaman out, Pakistan made one change in their lineup: Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah,

Imam-ul-Haq's dismissal was a significant blow to Pakistan's innings, as the opener had been looking in good touch. The run-out sparked a mini-collapse, with Pakistan losing a few quick wickets to put India firmly in control.

Pakistan's Imam-ul-Haq was sent back to the pavilion courtesy of Axar Patel's stunning direct hit run-out. This run-out became meme fodder for social media users and netizens are praising Axar for his outstanding fielding during crucial India vs Pakistan match.

Imam-ul-Haq’s run-out in the Champions Trophy 2025 brought back memories of his uncle Inzamam-ul-Haq’s infamous dismissals. Ravi Shastri’s cheeky remark, “Does it run in the family?” left Wasim Akram in splits.

Axar Patel, in the 10th over of the first innings, charged in and hit the stumps directly, which resulted in Imam-ul-Haq’s drastic runout.

Opening batter Imam-ul-Haq has replaced Fakhar Zaman in the Pakistan squad for the Champions Trophy 2025 following his injury in their opening game