Twitter reactions: India continues its winning streak against Pakistan
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KOLKATA, INDIA – MARCH 19: XXX during the ICC World Twenty20 India 2016 match between Pakistan and India at Eden Gardens on March 19, 2016 in Kolkata, India. (Photo by Vivek Prakash-IDI/Getty Images)
The tradition continued as India once again got better of Pakistan in the high-voltage Super 10 clash at the Eden Gardens. The match, which took place after a lot of drama and controversy, provided the fans with ultimate entertainment. It made the long wait watch their the arch-rivals play against each other again totally worthy.
Rain threat loomed large and cast doubt over the over the match. It rained since the morning at Kolkata today. Dark clouds, strong winds and flashes of lightning made the eager fans nervous. The scheduled time of the fixture soon ticked on the clock but it was still drizzling and the ground was covered.
However, there was a huge respite when the clouds finally cleared and the toss took place after a delay of close to an hour with the match being reduced to a 18 overs a side affair. MS Dhoni won the flip of the coin and opted to bowl first.
A short and quick special felicitation function graced by legends Imran Khan, Sachin Tendulkar, Waqar Younis, Virender Sehwag and Wasim Akram took place in the meantime before the players arrived. The national anthem sung by Amitabh Bachchan and Shafqat Amanat Ali made fans feel even more special.
Pakistan openers Sharjeel Khan and Ahmed Shehzad began sluggishly. However, they cannot be blamed for such start as the track showed its uncertain nature right from the first over. Trump card Ravichandran Ashwin was immediately introduced to the attack. The wily off-spinner turned the ball square and made everyone question whether the venue was Kolkata or Nagpur.
The game proceeded and both opener accumulated runs cautiously before a Hardik Pandya put an gymnastic effort to grab a tough catch to dismiss Sharjeel Khan and break the opening wicket stand. Shehzad also could not stay for long. Umar Akmal and Shoaib Malik then turned saviors and played vital knock towards the end of the innings to guide Pakistan to a functional 118/5 in 18 overs.
The target wasn’t big but India needed to be cautious partly because of the pitch and mainly due to their bowling attack led by Mohammad Amir. India got off to a very bad start as they lost both their openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan cheaply. But, the Yuvraj Singh- Virat Kohli pair, which had saved India from the danger in the Asia Cup final, once again forged together and played match –winning knock to guide India to a 6 wicket win 13 balls to spare.
Ppl outside my house …honking burning fire crackers …screaming …u guys r gonna wake up my daughter ….
— Sakshi Singh ??❤️ (@SaakshiSRawat) March 19, 2016
India keeps their record going in World Cups & WT20s against Pakistan. @imVkohli made it look easy #WT20
— Glenn McGrath (@glennmcgrath11) March 19, 2016
Well played India. Class run chase in tough conditions. Something for the rest of the competition to learn from! Good night all!
— Glenn Maxwell (@Gmaxi_32) March 19, 2016
Brilliant innings @imVkohli on a tough surface… Well done!!! Expected more from @SAfridiOfficial and @realshoaibmalik with the ball.
— Brian Lara (@BrianLara) March 19, 2016
Mubaraka team India @BCCI..great win.well done @imVkohli
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) March 19, 2016
So @imVkohli admitted that the salutation after reaching his fifty was for @sachin_rt. Still gets a bit emotional talking about his idol
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 19, 2016
K for Kashmir.
K for Kohli.
If you know what I mean Pakistan.#IndvsPak
— Godman Chikna (@Madan_Chikna) March 19, 2016
Like A BOSSSSSSSSSSS…..#IndvsPak #WT20 pic.twitter.com/BKalaGYnC6
— RajnikantV/sCIDJokes (@RVCJ_FB) March 19, 2016
Class innings under pressure by @imVkohli. Can he get better than this?
— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) March 19, 2016
Like @englandcricket & @root66 India have a genius in @imVkohli …. Great to watch
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 19, 2016
Great win!! Fabulous innings by @imVkohli!! Crucial partnership with @YUVSTRONG12 #IndvsPak #WT20
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) March 19, 2016
Was kohli playing on a different wicket tonight??!
— James Faulkner (@JamesFaulkner44) March 19, 2016
After party scenes #IndvsPak pic.twitter.com/ytRJKcSDlr
— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) March 19, 2016
Great Win Team India. Thank you for the innings and gesture @imVkohli! #IndvsPak (1/2)
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 19, 2016
Team India returning to the dressing room after the game, waved to me. Felt like I never left the team…#IndvsPak (2/2)
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 19, 2016
Virat is the best finisher of the game I ever seen in last 20 year of my career..but Pak team tried their best but just couldn't finish it
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) March 19, 2016
Congratulations to #TeamIndia on their first win at #EdenGardens against Pakistan at @ICC #WT20 #IndvsPak pic.twitter.com/QjaaIeEdJA
— Telegraph You (@YouTelegraph) March 19, 2016
U eventually realise a cricket match between India and Pakistan is how much necessary as per the present situation is concerned #IndvsPak
— Geetikanthaa Daas (@ItsGK007) March 19, 2016
Happiness of India winning against Pakistan is barbarian #IndvsPak #T20PakvsInd
— aseemtribhuvan (@aseemtribhuvan) March 19, 2016
696K Tweets and counting…. ? #IndvsPak Mauka Mauka ? Happy K(Holi) ? pic.twitter.com/18806PsSXO
— Maharshi Anand (@MaharshiAnand) March 19, 2016
Teacher:What is Universal true?
Student:pakistan never ever beat india in world cup ! #IndvsPak #ICCWT20
— FuGgi (@MsFuggi) March 19, 2016
Indian batting is in great hands, take a bow @imVkohli thanks for all the happiness. You made billions of Indians happy #IndvsPak #WT20
— Akshar A Jamgaonkar (@Akshaarr) March 19, 2016
Best gesture of the day! @imVkohli ?#IndvsPak #WT20 pic.twitter.com/vsX60Z6Lgv
— Manasa Biyyala (@manasabkrao) March 19, 2016
That's for @sachin_rt says @imVkohli for being his inspiration to become as cricketer ?????? #IndvsPak https://t.co/SfB4kUCUAg
— Aadi Ch (@AadiCh8) March 19, 2016
@imVkohli @msdhoni ?? @YUVSTRONG12 pic.twitter.com/DpwHhODQph
— tushar sarraf (@kaminaparinda) March 19, 2016
Meanwhile in #Pakistan after #IndvsPak match. ???@ImRo45 @imVkohli #WT20 pic.twitter.com/pDb1EeBOR7
— Mr. Nagotra (@roop_nagotra) March 19, 2016
Ganguly ka attitude + Dravid ka bharosa + Tendulkar ka passion = @imVkohli
— ?e-सरपंच? (@TouchLikHit) March 19, 2016
"That's it boys. It's fucking our hometown! Nobody taking it away!" – Virat Kohli #IndvsPak #WT20 #Ind pic.twitter.com/EQVV4pq0U3
— Bhargav (@ThatIndianGuy) March 19, 2016
Miracles doesn't happen because #ViratKohli makes #Miracles…. pic.twitter.com/uHNW1jC5R5
— Harshit Krishna (@krishnaharsh007) March 19, 2016
@imVkohli : well-done carry on the next match … pic.twitter.com/FVhme1zJgZ
— Sai Suresha KN (@sures13) March 19, 2016
India….#IndvsPak #WT20 @imVkohli @YUVSTRONG12 @msdhoni #ind
Baad gaana gao mauka mauka?? pic.twitter.com/tIzvAGIy8p— Vikash Nishad (@NishadVikash30) March 19, 2016
JNU students have decided to carry out a protest march against Kohli for brutal encounter of PAK team.??
#IndvsPak— Lord Aashish Nehra (@Lord_Nehra64) March 19, 2016
What Kohli did to Pakistan. #IndvsPak pic.twitter.com/DQUwIdziVo
— ओमर अब्दुल्लाह (@abdullah_0mar) March 19, 2016
@SrBachchan Sir #Respect _/_#IndvsPak #WorldT20 pic.twitter.com/mpQ7l0TicX
— Siddhant Rajput (@S1dRajput) March 19, 2016
That Was A Great Match #IndvsPak pic.twitter.com/VnEX0RIGWQ
— Trollywood (@TrollywoodOffl) March 19, 2016
#IndvsPak
Newton's Fourth law…Pakistan can't defeat India in world cup match..— Dr.Nilesh Makhare (@MakhareNilesh) March 19, 2016
#IndvsPak #WorldT20 #AsiaCupT20 Bharat mata ki jai… pic.twitter.com/nY6NTQN0fw
— Sravan Navate (@sravannavate) March 19, 2016
The moment when Virat bowed down to Tendulkar… Highlight of India's winning streak against Pakistan in the world cup! #IndvsPak #WorldT20
— Vikramaditya J (@Vikramaditya_99) March 19, 2016
Took a peak into Pak Twitter.
Got wet from all the crying. ?#IndvsPak #WT20 #Ind— Bhargav (@ThatIndianGuy) March 19, 2016
Somewhere in #Kashmir. #IndvsPak pic.twitter.com/yGEqCOYGeZ
— Sheikh Saaliq (@Sheikh_Saaliq) March 19, 2016
That's for @sachin_rt says @imVkohli for being his inspiration to become as cricketer ?????? #IndvsPak https://t.co/SfB4kUCUAg
— Aadi Ch (@AadiCh8) March 19, 2016
Chalo koi na better luck next time..
Like never. ??#IndvsPak #ind pic.twitter.com/5Ou5R4bISj.@kanikahanda @MHindustaani @Mussab4You @aajtak— DaZzlinG_ShaRiQ (@i_am_srq) March 19, 2016
Searching for Paki's on Twitter now ?#PAKvsIND #QandeelBalouch #DimagSay #IndvsPak pic.twitter.com/ZT889laqGo
— MAYANK (@itsMayankSharma) March 19, 2016
King Kohli. Given dicey pitch, profile of the match & pressure of expectation, haven't seen a better inning in years #DilSay #Bing #IndvsPak
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) March 19, 2016
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