Cricket Buzz: Social media trends on September 17

Former India pacer Irfan Pathan's tweet humorously teased Pakistani fans after India's dominating win over Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup FInal. Another Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa applauded Mohammed Siraj's exceptional bowling performance, mentioned Siraj's impeccable line, length, and nerves of steel, crediting him for dismantling the Sri Lankan batting lineup. 

Meanwhile, Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal criticized Sri Lanka's batting and expressed his disappointment. Shoaib Malik described the match as "destruction & annihilation," emphasizing the one-sided Asia Cup final between India and Sri Lanka. Former India batter Subramaniam Badrinath playfully suggested that '50 is the new 49' in reference to the low score made by Sri Lanka in the final of Asia Cup 2023.

In some other notable trends, Former Australia spinner Brad Hogg pointed out Sri Lanka's struggling performance with just five boundaries in a 50-over match, thereby indicating their trouble against India. Besides, the former West Indies pacer and commentator, Ian Bishop, praised Mohammed Siraj's remarkable performance of 6-7 in a tournament final, highlighting his excellent control over line and length.

Here are the top social media trends of the day:

Padosi abhi bhi Awaz Karne ki Koshish Kar rahe hai, Lekin Colombo Tak unki Awaaz pahoch nahi rahi hai. #Sunday

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 17, 2023

Siraj is underrated as a bowler. Bowls at a good length & gets enough movement, economical & gets wickets! Great start for India. #IndvSL

— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) September 17, 2023

Kohli didn't want Sri Lanka to finish their score below RCB's 49.. so he threw the ball for a boundary..
Selfless Player #INDvsSL
50 all out! pic.twitter.com/ikLmwitWz6

— The Flash...!⚡ (@Call_It_Flash) September 17, 2023

A spell to remember for ages by @mdsirajofficial 👏🏾👏🏾 His impeccable line, length, and nerves of steel single-handedly dismantled the Sri Lankan batting lineup. @hardikpandya7 wrapped up the last two wickets to restrict the Lankans to a frugal 50!!#IndvSL #AsiaCupFinal

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) September 17, 2023

Take a bow Sri Lanka all out for 50 #INDvSL #AsiaCup2023final

— Aftab Alam 55 (@aftabalam55786) September 17, 2023

Pathetic batting @OfficialSLC #AsiaCup2023 #INDvsSL

— Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) September 17, 2023

That's destruction & annihilation.

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) September 17, 2023

50 is the new 49 ? 😄 #AsiaCup #INDvSL

— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) September 17, 2023

You know a teams in trouble when they've only scored 5 boundaries in an inning in a 50 over match. #INDvsSL

— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) September 17, 2023

Mohammed Siraj 6-7 in a tournament final,,,.remarkable!!!!!

— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) September 17, 2023

Siraj bumrah hardik this trio💥❤️#INDvSL

— Rishi Rathor (@rishi__rathor) September 17, 2023

Why is there no National Anthem in the Finals today? #Askthestars @StarSportsIndia

— Vipul Ratna Tripathi (@RatnaVipul) September 17, 2023

Mohammad Siraj with the Sri Lankan groundstaff. pic.twitter.com/mPwMrtfO93

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) September 17, 2023

Clinical win for Team India. Siraj was exceptional and many boxes ticked for us. Congratulations @BCCI on winning the Asia Cup #IndvsSL pic.twitter.com/tTABjPNh61

— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) September 17, 2023

Proud parents of MD SIRAJ #INDvsSL #siraj pic.twitter.com/snWZkRqvmC

— Saurabh Raj (@sraj57454) September 17, 2023

I just love it when people tried to tell me not to waste my breath and confidently declared that Sri Lanka will win the #AsiaCup23. Seriously, how are you all doing now? 😂 Oh, how I adore you team Baharat, you are just pure love 🇮🇳♥️🔥 #INDvsSL #AsiaCup23 pic.twitter.com/1MPfFPJSKy

— Wazhma Ayoubi 🇦🇫 (@WazhmaAyoubi) September 17, 2023

Breaking the 5-year trophy drought in style as #TeamIndia puts on a masterclass against Sri Lanka in the #AsiaCup2023 now onto painting the world cup tricolor! 🇮🇳🏆🙌🏻#INDvsSL pic.twitter.com/bJAkTqraNE

— Jhulan Goswami (@JhulanG10) September 17, 2023

CHAMPIONS! 🇮🇳#TeamIndia clinches the #AsiaCup2023 with an extraordinary display of dominance, chasing down an easy target against Sri Lanka! 🙌🌟 Kudos to the entire squad for their incredible performance! 🎉#IndvsSl #AsiaCupfinals

— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) September 17, 2023

Too good. 21 overs in the match and done and dusted. Mohammad Siraj was simply outstanding and we have peaked at the right time before the World Cup. Congratulations Team on winning the Asia Cup. #BHAvsSL pic.twitter.com/CQmj1gXimG

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) September 17, 2023