Twitter Reactions: England breeze past the hosts in a rain-marred encounter

A rampant England once again proved why they’re rated as one of the best limited-overs sides in the world as they chipped in with yet another dominating performance against Sri Lanka. The game was reduced to a 21-overs per side affair after rain gods’ intervened, but that didn’t reduce the intensity levels.

Batting first, the hosts got off to a fiery start with Niroshan Dickwella and Sadeera Samarawickrama adding 57 runs for the first wicket. Dickwella was ruthless in the first few overs and piled up a quickfire 36 before getting dismissed in the 6th over. Almost immediately, Kusal Mendis’ stumps were cleaned up by Adil Rashid.

Dinesh Chandimal and Samarawickrama found it difficult to get the scoreboard moving and the run rate dipped. Tom Curran then chipped in with a brilliant spell in the middle overs to break the Lankan hearts. Dasun Shanaka nevertheless chipped in with a cameo and helped his side post 150 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their quota of overs.

Morgan’s fifty gets the visitors over the line

Jason Roy’s blitzkrieg helped the Englishmen get off to a breathtaking start chasing a moderate total. The batting conditions were too good despite all the rain which poured down a little while ago. Amilo Aponso started off in with a couple of wickets and tried to pull things back a bit for the Lankans, but that didn’t change anything.

Roy got out soon and there was some trouble for the English could feel just for a little while. But skipper Eoin Morgan and all-rounder Ben Stokes chipped in with a brilliant partnership which helped the visitors get into a decent position.

The English skipper registered back to back fifties and continued his impressive run. Morgan scored 58 off 49 balls whilst Stokes remained unbeaten on 35 off 24 balls. The duo added 73 runs for the 4th wicket and completed the run chase in just 18.3 overs.

Here’s how Twitter reacted to England’s victory:

Sri Lanka have no good batsmen and very average bowlers.. awful team selection. How do they expect to beat England!? @SkyCricket #SLvENG

— TJ (@tharaka96) October 17, 2018

My local cricket team can perform better than this current Sri Lankan side. #SLvENG

— Ronald D. Sampson (@RDSampson_25) October 17, 2018

This England team has 200% opportunity of winning the #CWC2019 The batting depth tand quality bowling line up will provide them all the strentghs to win the world cup !
And most importantly the world cup will be held in their home ! #SLvENG

— Induneshan sachu (@induneshan) October 17, 2018

@ICC This England side is so so good!!
Next WC is going to be a 2 way tussle between India and England!
Both sides are amazingly strong and balanced and can play in any conditions.#SLvENG

— Mohit Godbole (@mohitgodbole24) October 17, 2018

The Sri Lanka vs England ODI series so far.
England – 2.
Sri Lanka – 0.
Rain – 1.

Even the rains are performing better than this current Sri Lankan side.#SLvENG

— Ronald D. Sampson (@RDSampson_25) October 17, 2018

Ben Stokes plays a ramp shot for six while Chandimal struggled to pierce the 30 yard circle. That tells you the whole story. #SLvENG

— Mahesh De Silva ◢ ◤ (@CharterKubiya) October 17, 2018

Hello @Bazmccullum it's been long. #SLvENG #Stokes

— Manya (@CSKian716) October 17, 2018

Is Jayasuriya in charge of the DRS in this series? The ball-tracking technology has looked suspect at best! 👀 #SLvENG

— Matt W (@theDiablo_96) October 17, 2018

ENG batting depth in ODIs is something that makes them one of the best LOI sides currently
Many sides would've crumbled by now but ENG have their second best for these conditions yet to come #SLvENG

— Kiran Vaddi (@imvaddi) October 17, 2018

Chandimal fans will say at least we completed 21 o ers thanks to his anchor role 🤣 almost 9 o ers are dot bowls out of the 21 #SLvENG So only mathews was slow?

— Saminda Kularathne (@KSSKsam) October 17, 2018

morgan looks in good touch but can he do it in an ICC world tournament #CWC19 for the first time in his career ….. #SLvENG

— Tony Steele (@tds122) October 17, 2018

Aleem dar rarely err , brave decision from srilanka to review that and got reward in shape of roy's wicket. #SLvENG

— Nouman (@nomi9mi) October 17, 2018

#SLvENG @OfficialSLC .Day by day Sri lankan cricket far away from Sri lankan fans.Lack of Skills, Poor Batting.
Frustrated .

— Viman Sandaka🎧 (@HotViman) October 17, 2018

This 21 over international cricket is nothing but a slogfest. #SLvENG

— Sgt Arthur Wilson (@SgtArthurWilson) October 17, 2018

Morgan is back in sublime form and that’s so important for the team. When your captain finds his form, it gives the whole team a new identity. Well played 50!! 👏#SLvEng

— YAAAAAAS QUEEN!!✨ (@Gracious_Gal) October 17, 2018

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