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.

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,

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

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.

Former India captain and head coach Ravi Shastri poked fun at Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq after his run-out during the Champions Trophy 2025 clash at the Dubai International Stadium in the UAE on Sunday,

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.