For the next 60 overs, they should feel hell out there”- Top 10 funny memes from Day 1 of 2025 WTC final as Australia holds edge over South Africa
WTC Final 2025 between Australia and South Africa sparks a meme fest on social media, with fans sharing hilarious reactions to Usman Khawaja’s duck, Rabada’s fiery spell, and Cummins’ bold strategy – Part 1 covers every viral moment and fan frenzy.
Meme-Worthy Madness from Lord’s – A Deep Dive (Part 1)
The 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord’s began not only with a bang on the field but with an explosion of humor across social media. Cricket fans turned to Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, and even Threads to post side-splitting reactions, transforming high-pressure moments into laugh-out-loud content. Welcome to Part 1 of our two-part special chronicling every meme-worthy moment from Day 1.
1. Usman Khawaja’s 20-Ball Duck: A Meme Milestone
As Khawaja walked back to the pavilion with just 20 balls faced and no runs to his name, fans erupted. Memes comparing his innings to buffering YouTube videos or silent meditation sessions went viral.
- Trending Caption: “Played 20 balls for a duck? That’s not a dismissal, that’s a mindfulness session.”
- Popular Visual: Khawaja walking dejectedly with a Photoshopped “Loading…” symbol spinning over his bat.
2. Kagiso Rabada: Dragon of Lord’s
Rabada’s fiery five-wicket spell had fans hailing him as a mythical beast. Flames, fire emojis, and dragon memes painted Twitter timelines.
- Meme Theme: “Rabada doesn’t bowl spells. He casts them.”
- Visual Gag: Rabada as Daenerys’ dragon torching a scoreboard.
3. Steve Smith vs. Aiden Markram – The Plot Twist
Smith falling to part-time spinner Markram sparked shocked reactions, some even suggesting it was part of a Netflix thriller.
- Caption Highlight: “Breaking: Aiden Markram joins ICC’s list of plot twists.”
- Viral Edit: Smith replaced with a confused Mr. Bean during the dismissal.
4. Pat Cummins: Captain of Chaos
Cummins’ motivational speeches and aggressive field placements got their fair share of attention.
- Most Shared Meme: A Game of Thrones scene with Cummins photoshopped saying, “For the next 60 overs, we ride to hell!”
- Fan Caption: “Captain Cummins isn’t leading a team, he’s leading a crusade.”
5. Temba Bavuma: Calm Among Chaos
Bavuma’s composed style and thoughtful moves were praised with memes comparing him to chess masters and Zen monks.
- Fan Post: “When the house is on fire but you’re solving a Rubik’s cube: That’s Bavuma at Lord’s.”
- Popular Meme: Bavuma meditating while others panic on the field.
6. The ‘It’s Over, Boys’ Classic Returns
This meme, often used when the result seems one-sided, made a loud return.
- Image Trend: A Photoshopped scoreboard reading “Match Over: 1st Innings.”
- Caption: “It’s only Day 1, but Australia’s already booked their champagne.”
7. Rabada vs. Khawaja: A Viral Face-Off
Fans zeroed in on the mini-battle between the speedster and the opener.
- Meme Formula: Split-screen meme showing Rabada’s fiery celebration and Khawaja’s walk of shame.
- Caption: “He came, he saw, he got ducked.”
8. Sweat and Swelter at Lord’s
With temperatures pushing boundaries, memes compared the heat to kitchen ovens and saunas.
- Fan Classic: A player sweating with the text, “Lord’s or Death Valley?”
- Relatable Edit: “When your kit weighs 3kg but your sweat is 10kg.”
9. Lord’s: The Grand Stage Gets Meme’d
Picturesque shots of the historic venue were transformed into humblebrags.
- Popular Meme: A backyard photoshopped to resemble Lord’s with the line, “My weekend plans.”
- Another Hit: “Mood: Watching world-class cricket from a museum.”
10. When Cricketing Gods Watch Over
An emotional moment turned meme-worthy, as cameras panned to legendary players in the stands.
- Viral Meme: A celestial beam shining down with Tendulkar and Warne looking from the heavens.
- Caption: “Even the legends don’t miss WTC Finals.”
Fan Reactions That Went Global
From Bollywood-style edits to Marvel crossover memes, Indian, Aussie, and South African fans flooded timelines with creativity. Some featured Khawaja’s duck compared to Rohit Sharma’s infamous past dismissals, while others drew parallels between Cummins and Iron Man’s war strategy.
- “This isn’t just Test cricket, it’s Testainment,” one fan tweeted, while another commented, “Australia’s top order walked so the memes could run.”
Visual Highlights
- The “Congrats Grad” balloon seen floating during a tense over became a symbol of cricket’s unpredictable charm.
- A fan-edited video showed Rabada bowling in flames and Cummins reacting in slow motion with Avengers music in the background.
Stay Tuned for Part 2:
Part 2 will explore Day 2 drama, meme wars between fanbases, Lord’s pitch conspiracies, crowd shots, and more of the funniest, sharpest content from the internet’s most creative cricket fans.
