Twitter Reactions: David Warner's knock takes SRH to the playoffs

In what was a clinical performance by the Sunrisers Hyderabad, they managed to qualify for the playoffs. On the other hand, Gujarat Lions ended their 2-year campaign with a loss. As of now, tomorrow’s clash between Pune and Punjab is expected to be a knockout game. Earlier in the day, it was captain David Warner who won the toss as SRH elected to field first. Yuvraj Singh and Ashish Nehra missed out an important game sighting injuries. For Gujarat Lions, Praveen Kumar and Munaf Patel came in for Basil Thampi and Dhawal Kulkarni.

Gujarat were off to a tremendous start. Dwayne Smith put up a sensational display of power hitting but it was Ishan Kishan who won the accolades for the day. While Smith made his way for 54 (33), Ishan made a staggering 61 (40) with 4 maximums.

While both put on an 111-run partnership for the first wicket, a collapse triggered after both were dismissed. The Gujarat Lions went from 111/0 to 123/5 within a matter of time. They later slumped to 154 all out thanks to some splendid bowling effort by Mohammed Siraj who got four wickets. Rashid Khan also got three wickets while Bhuvneshwar Kumar also got a couple wickets.

On the other hand, SRH were off to a shaky start. While Shikhar Dhawan looked good for a moment, he got out trying to go for the pull. Moises Henriques also departed early as SRH were left reeling at 25/2 with no Yuvraj Singh and Kane Williamson in the middle.

But as has been the story for Hyderabad most of the times, David Warner again stepped up with a spectacular captain’s knock and smashed a magnificent 69 runs from 52 balls. From the other end, it was Vijay Shankar who scored a fascinating 63 (44)* as SRH never looked on the backfoot with these two at the crease.

Hyderabad went on to win the game by 8 wickets and qualified for the playoffs. Leaving Praveen Kumar’s 2/21, no bowler exerted any kind of pressure on the Sunrisers. Mohammed Siraj for his marvel bowling was adjudged the man of the match.

Here are some of the amazing Twitter reactions that appeared during the course of the game:

Well done @SunRisers another solid performance under pressure! A great Capt's knock @davidwarner31 & thrilled for @vijayshankar260 ? #SRH

— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) May 13, 2017

The role of a leader is to stand up on the big day and lead from the front. @davidwarner31 did that for @SunRisers.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 13, 2017

Congrats @SunRisers on the win&for qualifying for the playoffs?Good 2c youngsters like shiraj,Sid&Vijay contributing in this win?Keep it up?

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) May 13, 2017

This IPL qualification ? is getting tighter and tighter. Some virtual quarterfinal games coming up for various slots.

— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) May 13, 2017

Again David Warner leads SRH from the front and takes his team into the playoffs . #SRHvGL

— Vinay Vashistha (@VinayVashistha1) May 13, 2017

Brilliant strike rate by Suresh Raina.
You'll find "I think " some 20 times in one sentence #IPL2017 #SRHvGL

— TheGoanPatiala (@TheGoanPatiala) May 13, 2017

Warner 60* (7 fours and no sixes)
NO SIXES #IPL2017 #SRHvGL

— TheGoanPatiala (@TheGoanPatiala) May 13, 2017

Admit it 10th Year of #IPL will be remembered for the Young Guns.

Latest Addition is SRH's V Shankar.#GLvSRH

— Principle Patel (@PatelSiddhant_) May 13, 2017

The impact that @davidwarner31 has on this @SunRisers team cannot be stated in words. He is like their Iron Man who delivers every time.

— Nikhil Ram (@Nikhil_Rams) May 13, 2017

13th century partnership for SRH in IPL. Warner has involved in 12 of those. #GLvSRH

— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) May 13, 2017

David Warner has now hit 5 or more than 5 fifty-plus scores in three consecutive IPL seasons. 2015, 2016, 2017*#GLvSRH

— Umang Pabari (@UPStatsman) May 13, 2017

So tomorrow's Kings XI Punjab vs Rising Pune Supergiants is a knockout? #IPL

— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) May 13, 2017

A costly umpiring error…once again. Warner was the beneficiary this time. Umpiring has been quite ordinary this #IPL #GLvSRH

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) May 13, 2017

Vijay Shankar! Claps for him.. The way he handled the pressure situation and showed temperament ??? #GLvSRH #IPL

— Satnam ? (@imSatnam_) May 13, 2017

#SRH batting line up for #GLvSRH :
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— Sir Lazy (@iLazyLad) May 13, 2017

#GujratLions to bookies ? #SRHvGL pic.twitter.com/OpNqeL3Bi9

— Mask (@Mr_LoLwa) May 13, 2017

* Baby dhawan starts walking *
Parents : WTF ?? ye kaise chal gya ?

— R E B E L (@GadhviLaxman) May 13, 2017

target of 155 shouldn't be tough for srh in venue like kanpur which saw 195 overtaken in previous match #SRHvGL .

— Atreyo Mukhopadhyay (@ATREYO_TNIE) May 13, 2017

Aaron Finch is Rashid Khan's bunny.#GLvSRH #IPL

— Chinmay Jawalekar? (@CricfreakTweets) May 13, 2017

Faulkner and sir jaddi
Can change the gear any time #GLvSRH

— Rafique bhaukali (@RafiqueBhaukali) May 13, 2017

These Afghanistan players are really something special #GLvSRH #eit20

— Sunil Joseph (@Heroromeo93) May 13, 2017

Brain-fade has got a whole new meaning today. #GLvSRH #IPL

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) May 13, 2017

GL have lost 5 wickets for 12 runs in 18 balls after being 111 for 0 in 10.4 overs. #GLvSRH

— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) May 13, 2017

Gujarat Lions today:

111-1, 120-2, 120-3, 120-4, 123-5

Game SRH ni Chhe #GLvSRH

— Umang Pabari (@UPStatsman) May 13, 2017

Big fan of Williamson moving around the boundary lines and staying close to David Warner. Real big fan, I mean.

— Alagappan Vijaykumar (@IndianMourinho) May 13, 2017

Pic1: Rahkeem Cornwall
Pic 2:Dwayne Leverock
Pic 3: Dwayne Smith..Getting there …just a few beers more #PaunchKings #SRHvsGL #IPL2017 pic.twitter.com/WQ0Z2X89KR

— TheGoanPatiala (@TheGoanPatiala) May 13, 2017

#GLvSRH Is #IshanKishan is the next big thing in Indian cricket. his bat swing is just like a left hand #ABD Most beautiful Indian cricketer

— devi prasad samal (@Cutelittle07) May 13, 2017

pune cheering for gujarat today vs hyderabad
funnily, if hyderabad lose they will be cheering for pune vs punjab tomorrow #GLvSRH

— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) May 13, 2017

Youngest player to score a fifty in the #IPL:

18y 169d – Sanju Samson
18y 212d – Rishabh Pant
18y 299d – ISHAN KISHAN#GLvSRH

— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) May 13, 2017

#GLvsSRH Well Played #IshanKishan exciting to watch him play utilizing the opportunity & taking the responsibility to open the innings.

— SportsInsiderdaily (@SportsInsiderD) May 13, 2017

Atrocious that Rashid Khan hasn't bowled yet, especially with Dwayne Smith at the crease.

— Alagappan Vijaykumar (@IndianMourinho) May 13, 2017

Ishan Kishan looks more like an Indian Version of Quinton De Kock!!

— Ethir Katchi (@sudhanks) May 13, 2017

#SRH forced to field their weakest team of the season for the most important game of the season. No Nehra and no Yuvi. #GLvSRH

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) May 13, 2017

In today's scenario, if GL win this game vs SRH, we are through to the play-offs. #RangWahiJungNayi #GLvSRH

— RisingPuneSupergiant (@RPSupergiants) May 13, 2017