Cricketing Trends on Social Media Today

In the third and final ODI against Australia, Eoin Morgan-led England registered a challenging 302/7 on the scoreboard. After losing early wickets, Jonny Bairstow slammed an impressive 112 to lay the foundation. He stitched his knock around 12 fours and 2 sixes.

Many tweets lauded Bairstow’s brillaince as his knock came after England lost their first two wickets in the first two deliveries of the match. The series is currently levelled 1-1 and England will be hoping to clinching the three-match series. Twitter also lauded Chris Woakes for his quick-fire half-century down the order. He smashed 53 off 39 deliveries and steered England past the 300-run mark.

Meanwhile, many former players and experts have started dishing out their predictions and opinions ahead of the commencement of much-awaited IPL 2020. Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan heaped praise on KL Rahul and said that people will start talking highly about the Karnataka lad after IPL 2020.

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings also shared a picture on Twitter where their players were seen chilling together with phones in their hands. Players like MS Dhoni and Shane Watson were in the picture, glued to their phones and ignoring everyone around them.

The Yellow Army will start their IPL 2020 campaign by locking horns with Mumbai Indians in the season-opener of the tournament on September 19th. As per the norms, defending champions MI will face CSK at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

1. Ian Bishop heaps praise on England’s batting force

Not to many teams can go from 0-2 after two balls into the innings and still get to 302-7 after 50 overs. Top effort there.

— Ian bishop (@irbishi) September 16, 2020

2. Scott Styris heaps praise on Chris Woakes’ quick-fire knock

Chris Woakes….. stop it!!! #skills

— Scott Styris (@scottbstyris) September 16, 2020

3. Aakash Chopra shares his Playing XI Sunrisers Hyderbad

How’s this for #SRH playing XI? #AakashVani @ESPNcricinfo #IPL pic.twitter.com/n8aO4f4Vye

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) September 16, 2020

4. Irfan Pathan heaps praise on KL Rahul

Ppl will start talking highly abt @klrahul11 ‘s leadership after this ipl, I certainly do. #earlyprediction #ipl #indiancricket

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 16, 2020

5. KL Rahul shares his photoshoot picture

KLture pic.twitter.com/hKxUXDDxUH

— K L Rahul (@klrahul11) September 16, 2020

6. Mayank Agarwal trains in the nets ahead of IPL 2020

Feed the focus. 🎯#Focused #Motivated #SaddaPunjab #IPL2020 pic.twitter.com/2VDtLIEtXI

— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) September 16, 2020

7. Dhawal Kulkarni shares photos from his Mumbai Indians journey

2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣8️⃣ 👉 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣0️⃣

💙 💙@mipaltan #OneFamily #MI #Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/EQXtuANAvw

— Dhawal Kulkarni (@dhawal_kulkarni) September 16, 2020

8. Lungi Ngidi bowls in the nets ahead of IPL 2020 opening fixture

Here’s to a champion of a Season!🥳

Video Courtesy: @tommysimsek @NgidiLungi @ChennaiIPL #IPL2020 #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/xIJ3gdV456

— Whistle Podu Army ® – CSK Fan Club (@CSKFansOfficial) September 16, 2020

9. Shivam Dube shares photos from his training

Warm up match at the sevens stadium… #ipl2020 #royalchallengersbangalore pic.twitter.com/n5SRwsHt1T

— Shivam Dube (@IamShivamDube) September 16, 2020

10. Shreyas Iyer shares a hilarious picture with Ricky Ponting

Golfing lessons last night with the coach 😛 pic.twitter.com/uKi3jGg8bM

— Shreyas Iyer (@ShreyasIyer15) September 16, 2020

11. Aakash Chopra heaps praise on Virender Sehwag

What a player, @virendersehwag 😇 I had the best seat in the house that day. 🙌 https://t.co/ancvjT5MLQ

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) September 16, 2020

12. Suresh Raina thanks Punjab Police

This morning in Punjab,I met the investigating officers who reportedly have napped three criminals. I truly appreciate all their efforts. Our loss can’t be recovered but this will surely prevent further crimes to happen. Thank you @PunjabPoliceInd @capt_amarinder for all the help

— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) September 16, 2020

13. Amol Muzumdar shares picture from Rajasthan Royals’ training session

IPL MODE !!!! Ladies n gentlemen @rajasthanroyals @IPL @BCCI @IamSanjuSamson @rob_cassell pic.twitter.com/11J8WfDiSV

— Amol Muzumdar (@amolmuzumdar11) September 16, 2020

14. Krunal Pandya shares breathtaking stills from his training

Lights out 🌞 pic.twitter.com/uEYglRZpT7

— Krunal Pandya (@krunalpandya24) September 16, 2020

15. DC head coach Ricky Ponting shares training photos with players

Counting down the days until we start our season on Sunday. The boys have been outstanding with their training and preparation and competition for spots in the starting eleven is certainly hot. Exactly what you want as a coach. @delhicapitals pic.twitter.com/4PHBDTAA3p

— Ricky Ponting AO (@RickyPonting) September 16, 2020