Twitter Reactions: A thrilling day of Test cricket at the Eden Gardens ends with a draw
The duo of Shami and Bhuvi were appreciated for their amazing bowling. On the other hand, Dickwella was majorly trolled for his antics on the field
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The final day at the Eden Gardens was full of action with India settling for a draw after some splendour day at the field. A wonderful day of Test cricket witnessed a Virat Kohli special, there was some spice in the game towards the end with the players exchanging words, the Indian pacers bowled some fired up spells but it was still a draw.
While India lost quick wickets in the first session after KL Rahul was dismissed, it seemed like the match was heading towards a draw. However, after lunch, Virat Kohli changed gears. He went on to register his 50th international century as India declared at 352/8. Mohammed Shami also swung his bat and got a few hits.
With a target of 231 for Sri Lanka, India thought of making a game out of it. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami had both the openers back to the pavilion with just 2 runs on the board for the visitors.
Lahiru Thirimanne and Angelo Mathews were dismissed early in the third session as India revived hopes of a possible victory. The entertainment started with a bit of banter shared between Niroshan Dickwella and Mohammed Shami. With both the players inspired to give their best for their respective countries, it added to the excitement.
Soon, Shami got the better of Dinesh Chandimal as Sri Lanka were reduced to 69/5. Dickwella who had been surviving dangerously was trapped in front of the stumps which had them reeling at 69/6. They were further reduced to 75/7 before bad light played spoilsport yet again to end the game in a tame fashion.
Twitter had a splendid time throughout the final day’s play. Virat was praised widely for his brilliant batting and captaincy. The duo of Shami and Bhuvi were appreciated for their amazing bowling. On the other hand, Dickwella was majorly trolled for his antics on the field.
Here we present to you some of the tweets from Day 5 of the first Test match:
Really good effort from Suranga Lakamal. With helping conditions this guy is as good as any one in world cricket. Very skilful bowler..
— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) November 20, 2017
The spirit of the Indian bowling in the 26.3 overs in the 4th innings was something which will make everyone feel proud. Bhuvi and Shami were brilliant. All the best for the 2nd Test.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 20, 2017
Inspite of rain washing out more than 180 overs,this was Test Match Cricket at it's best. Bhuvi and Shami were simply outstanding. Was a delight to watch an exhibition of top class bowling. #IndvSL
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) November 20, 2017
Enjoyed @NiroshanDikka attitude and antics this afternoon. Good test match.. well played @imVkohli. Looking forward to the next one.??
— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) November 20, 2017
Test cricket at its best…This is fantastic from team India coming from behind n fighting back the way they did ? @BCCI #INDvSL
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 20, 2017
Cracker of a test match..Coming from way behind..Indian team showing who is the boss..@BCCI
— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) November 20, 2017
Cricket in 2017, can't find a way to get result in a Test match due to bad light. Poor planning, conditions, scheduling are letting the game down, not any other format.
— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) November 20, 2017
Man of the match to Sri Lanka's physio who ran in every time he was called upon and every time he wasn't. #IndvSL
— cricBC (@cricBC) November 20, 2017
What a day of cricket, what drama, what excitement. Test cricket, you beauty❤️ a great Monday to begin your week with.. #INDvSL
— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) November 20, 2017
Haha Sri Lanka chose to send the fattest and slowest physio to trundle onto the field to waste time. Too good. #indVsl
— Mohan Krishnamoorthy (@mohank) November 20, 2017
Bhuvi for Padma Shri!
— Athar ? (@cricdrugs) November 20, 2017
Nigel Llong getting excited at the thought of a lifelong IPL contract…. #indvsl
— Innocent Bystander (@InnoBystander) November 20, 2017
Sri Lanka is five down and need time-wasting tactics?
Speaks volumes of the lack of self-belief after having just won a series 2-0.#IndvSL #IndvsSL
— Suneer (@suneerchowdhary) November 20, 2017
The light is going. Will look a lot better on TV because the cameras adjust for these things.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 20, 2017
Don't know about four day Tests but this match pushes the case for three day Tests rather strongly.#indvsl
— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) November 20, 2017
I have no problem with them wasting the time. India could easily have given themselves a lot more overs. Themselves to blame.
— सज्जन लौंडा (@Sajjanlaunda) November 20, 2017
This is an incredible comeback from India ! They will probably run out of time but they've gained the series momentum & inflicted some scars on SL #INDvSL
— Brett Graham (@worldofBG) November 20, 2017
I'm liking this Dickwella fellow.
He's intentionally getting on India's nerves.
And causing them to waste their own time.
Quite a wella dick.#INDvSL— Sorabh Pant (@hankypanty) November 20, 2017
Dickwella doing his first four initials proud.
— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) November 20, 2017
Kohli.. Take that bat from Dickwella and hit one on his head.#INDvSL
— Prajakta Bhawsar (@ViratsFangirl18) November 20, 2017
One over from Ashwin to Dickwella quickly after that mid over exchange wouldn't hurt. #IndvSL
— cricBC (@cricBC) November 20, 2017
India is struggling to figure out the 13th century, while Kohli has hit his 50th.
— Gabbbar (@GabbbarSingh) November 20, 2017
You are just saving the game – dont tell them there are 3 behind square until you get out…. #indvsl
— Innocent Bystander (@InnoBystander) November 20, 2017
Stop the Press. It ain't Dhoni Review System anymore. Well done Virat for the DRS. #INDvSL
— Prabhu ? (@Cricprabhu) November 20, 2017
Indian seamers took all 14 wickets for India in this test…
— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) November 20, 2017
What a review, Mathews gone. Going to be a long last hour. And two reviews to play with.#indvsl
— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) November 20, 2017
Sri Lanka threatening to do a Cardiff #INDvSL
— Andrew McGlashan (@andymcg_cricket) November 20, 2017
I was hoping to see a Jadeja 50 today and his Rajput style sword waving celebration. Just to see everyone giving a needless opinion on it. #IndvSL
— cricBC (@cricBC) November 20, 2017
Three ducks in last 5 first-class innings for Ajinkya Rahane! #INDvSL
— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) November 20, 2017
Virat Kohli
Test avg: 50.13
Odis avg: 55.74
T20i avg: 52.86
World's only batsman who averages 50+ in all 3 formats#INDvSL— Jasveer Singh Kharra (@imjsk27) November 20, 2017
Abhi world mein 2 top drivers hain, ek toh Lewis Hamilton aur doosre Virat Kohli….sublime. #IndvSL
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 20, 2017
You have to take a second out to stop and admire what this man is doing. https://t.co/xs5LtIGQlI
— Brendan Taylor (@BrendanTaylor86) November 20, 2017
From Sri Lanka wins or Draw to India wins or Draw, i have seen everything in this match.#INDvSL
— Sunil- The Cricketer (@1sInto2s) November 20, 2017
it isn't like there haven't been dramatic collapses in the final session at the eden gardens before #INDvSL
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) November 20, 2017
Declaration may not lead to win since little time remains, but a few wickets will enable India to garner more brownie points than Lanka
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) November 20, 2017
Fastest to reach 50 international hundreds… Just 348 innings ! Stupendous appetite; creditable consistency… A true blue champion @imVkohli #INDvSL https://t.co/Js7MiyxuG4
— Navneet Mundhra (@navneet_mundhra) November 20, 2017
Virat Kohli's playing what is arguably his best ever Test innings right now..
— cricketingview (@cricketingview) November 20, 2017
Can't belive the Indian team is actually looking for a declaration. Brings life in the match for a few more overs.
— Shubh AggarWall (@shubh_chintak) November 20, 2017
That faint faint edge @imVkohli may have saved India from losing this test match!!! That’s test cricket for you. Love this format. #INDvsSL
— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) November 20, 2017
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