Zimbabwe accomplished the unthinkable on Thursday, defeating Pakistan by a run in the Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup 2022 at Perth Stadium.
As soon as the game ended, the hashtag ‘PAK Bean’ trended on Twitter, with a Mr. Bean impersonator, originally played by Rowan Atkinson, becoming the talk of the town.
So, who exactly is this Pak Bean?
Just before the game, a Zimbabwe fan named Ngugi Chasura accused Pakistan of sending a ‘fake’ Mr. Bean to Harare in 2016 and vowed vengeance on the Asian country.
As Zimbabweans we wont forgive you…you once gave us that Fraud Pak Bean instead of Mr Bean Rowan ..we will settle the matter tommorow just pray the rains will save you…#ZIMVSPAK
— Ngugi Chasura (@mhanduwe0718061) October 25, 2022
The so-called PAK Bean is actually Asif Mohammad, a Pakistani comedian who looks almost identical to the original Mr. Bean.
Zimbabwe’s President congratulated the team for the huge victory over Pakistan and asked them to send the real Mr Bean next time.
What a win for Zimbabwe! Congratulations to the Chevrons.
Next time, send the real Mr Bean…#PakvsZim 🇿🇼
— President of Zimbabwe (@edmnangagwa) October 27, 2022
People of Zimbabwe wanted Mr Bean to make appearance at an event, what they got was "Mr Pak Bean". Now they are upset and want revenge against pak cricket team.
Can't blame them, this is betrayal of highest order 🤣pic.twitter.com/OPp5TPqX4O
— APJ (@apj234) October 26, 2022
PAK Bean and other artists performed at the Harare International Conference Centre in 2016 and it was a massive flop show. The show’s ticket price was ten dollars and provided no value for money.
Revenge has been taken and its sweet pic.twitter.com/3AypicswTv
— christian (@peaceful_gent) October 27, 2022
Soon after the game, the image of PAK Bean with the word ‘revenge’ trended heavily on Twitter.
Bhai kya badla le liya teri team ne Fraud Pak Bean ka. Great revenge #ZimvPak https://t.co/oL0KJgLcys
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 27, 2022
When Zimbabwe ask for Mr. Bean, you give them Mr. Bean. This Pak Bean revenge has been taken. Congratulations! #PAKvsZIM
— Danish Sait (@DanishSait) October 27, 2022