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.

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

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Both Ravi Shastri and Sunil Gavaskar – who were on commentary – recalled Inzamam-Ul-Haq's tryst with run-outs.

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 return to interntional cricket against India did not go to plan as he was run out for just 10 runs.

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.

Star India all-rounder Axar Patel pulled off an excellent direct hir run out to dismiss Pakistan's Imam-ul-HAq in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025.