Twitter Reactions: India dust down Sri Lanka by 69 runs at Ranchi

India defeated Sri Lanka by a big margin of 69 runs in the 2nd T20 International to level the series 1-1. India gave a power packed all round performance to achieve a one-sided win. Earlier, Sri Lanka won the toss and put India to bat first. Dhawan gave a glimpse of what he is capable of by hitting a magnificent 51 off just 25 balls and in the process scoring first ever half-century in T20Is. Rohit Sharma supported him nicely with a well paced 43 from 36 balls. Both gave a kickstart, as India swirled their way to 70/0 in 6 overs.

There was a bit of concern after Rohit and Rahane got out, as the runs started to dry up but Pandya and Raina put up a superb show to ensure they kept India in the bay of a high total. Later, in the end, Thisara Perera achieved a hat-trick by getting Panya, Raina, and Yuvraj of successive balls. India ended up scoring 196/6.

Dhoni brought in Ashwin for the first over and he struck straightaway. Sri Lanka kept on losing wickets at regular intervals with Ashish Nehra applying the brakes, as they never recovered from the slump. Dhoni’s quick stumpings were also a highlight.

In the end, India secured a dominating win over their neighbors as the final showdown shifts to Vishakapatnam on Sunday. Shikhar Dhawan won the man of the match for his power hitting performance.

Twitter was buzzing with tweets from the game right from lauding Dhawan, Dhoni, Pandya to trolling Russell Arnold and Sri Lankan bowlers.

Here are some of the Twitter reactions during the India v Sri Lanka 2nd T20I:

I want a man who would go down on one knee like Dhawan did there! ??

— Manya ? (@CSKian716) February 12, 2016

If India dont score 250 today I reckon they will be disappointed….. #indvsl

— Innocent Bystander (@InnoBystander) February 12, 2016

INDIAN FANS to @RusselArnold69 today. #INDvsSL
pic.twitter.com/iWsuredKX9

— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) February 12, 2016

If Indian team had got another green pitch today, they would have asked BCCI to shift their home matches to Australia #INDvsSL

— Psycho (@i_Psycho) February 12, 2016

Dhawan, brilliant half century. At breakneck speed but never looked like taking bizarre risk

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) February 12, 2016

First T20 Half Century for Shikhar Dhawan and it came in just 22 balls complete turnaround in 2nd T20..

— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) February 12, 2016

Gavaskar reminds the viewers that every ball in T20 counts.
Just in case you thought this is a Test match in coloured clothing#INDvsSL

— TheGoanPatiala (@TheGoanPatiala) February 12, 2016

This series is classic example of how important conditions are in any cricket match
Green pitch -bowlers dominate ,flat pitch -batsman rule

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) February 12, 2016

First degree torture : Listening to Gavaskar & Sivaramakrishnan commentating together. #INDvsSL

— N (@nethraa_) February 12, 2016

Rahane isn't auditioning for #3…seven overs had already produced 70+ runs. Thought it was Raina time. #IndvSL

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 12, 2016

Very interesting choice from Dhoni to push young Pandya ahead of himself and Yuvraj. And he's not hanging around!!

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 12, 2016

He didn't come to bat at his home ground and given a chance to Pandya.
A true leader – Mahendra Singh Dhoni#IndvsSL ?

— Chicken Biryanii (@ChickenBiryanii) February 12, 2016

STAT:
Rohit Sharma T20 hattricks – 1
Perera ODI Double Centuries – 0

— . (@The_Sleigher) February 12, 2016

https://twitter.com/sagarcasm/status/698170876613648385

Well done @PereraThisara wonderful hattrick. tough chase. cmon sri lanka @INDvsSL

— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) February 12, 2016

Kudos to Dhoni's captaincy! Used his best option Ashwin for 3 overs in the PP and brought back Bumrah to clean up the tail. Genius! #INDvSL

— Ninad (@iambapat) February 12, 2016

Dhoni is Arnab Goswami of wicketkeepers. https://t.co/jGiIgzPEQ9

— Indravadan Sarabhai (@InduSarabhai) February 12, 2016

Cheering for the boys from home. All my energy and wishes with you. Let's Do This?? #IndVsSL pic.twitter.com/wApRMMI8FV

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) February 12, 2016

Good to see Pandya striking big hits which will make India's middle order even more stronger and powerful..

— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) February 12, 2016

https://twitter.com/altcricket/status/698177891754967040

Ashish Nehra gets less bad with age. Legend.

— . (@The_Sleigher) February 12, 2016

One of the most soothing sights in world : A smiling M S Dhoni.

— LOLendra Singh (@LOLendraSingh) February 12, 2016

Dear organizers, Is match se jo paise aaye hain us se please ground main thoḍi ghaas lagwa lena#INDvsSL

— The-Lying-Lama (@KyaUkhaadLega) February 12, 2016

Win by 69 runs – India's 3rd biggest win (by runs) in a T20I match#IndvSL

— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) February 12, 2016

Who said what in the post match presentation? – Experimenting is a word that’s banned from Indian cricket: MS Dhoni