Twitter Reactions: India wrap the series 3 nil as SL mauled at home

If the last Test match ending within 4 days was poor for Sri Lanka, then this was even worse as the hosts failed to take this even beyond the second session of Day 3. With this win, India have completed a 3-0 whitewash against Sri Lanka in their own backyard.

Resuming from their overnight score of 19/1, the Lankan batting continued to falter. Ravichandran Ashwin drew the first blood as he got the better of opener Dimuth Karunaratne. Mohammed Shami who bowled a wonderful session of swing had Malinda Pushpakumara and Kusal Mendis heading back to the pavilion.

With Sri Lanka left reeling at 39/4, Dinesh Chandimal and Angelo Mathews tried to survive a lost battle for the islanders. However, it didn’t last long as Kuldeep Yadav provided India with the much needed breakthrough. Niroshan Dickwella tried to hang on at the crease for sometime but failed to make any difference.

The lower order collapsed in no time as Sri Lanka were all out for 181 runs, failing to cross the deficit in two attempts. India went on to register an absolutely one sided victory by an innings and 171 runs. Ashwin was the pick amongst the bowlers with 4 wickets while Shami also got three wickets. Yadav managed to grab a couple of wickets while Kuldeep got the lone wicket of Chandimal.

Hardik Pandya was deservingly rewarded the man of the match for a stupendous 100 and also some good bowling. On the other hand, Shikhar Dhawan won the man of the series for his magnificent run with the bat. He aggregated 358 runs in the series with two outstanding centuries. With this win, the test series concluded with the limited overs action set to begin from Sunday.

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

What an amazing win! Couldn't have asked for a better way to end the test series. Great going guys. Keep rocking! #Whitewash #INDvSL

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) August 14, 2017

Congratulations @BCCI Played like the number 1 team alright !!!

— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) August 14, 2017

What a fabulous way to end the test series! A big hug to the entire team for their outstanding performance. Good luck for the ODI series! pic.twitter.com/HaXfI7dPwo

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 14, 2017

Sri Lanka have been dire, but Shami has done a more than passable Ryan Harris impression this series.

— Keshava Guha (@keshavaguha) August 14, 2017

I am so impressed with the development of Shami as a genuine fast bowler. Has some serious pace and great technique! #IndvsSL

— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) August 14, 2017

Sri Lanka crossed 288 (both innings total) hence avoiding a 3rd innings follow on ?? #IndvsSL

— Rajiv Santhanam✈ (@Rajiv2786) August 14, 2017

A world beater a few years back, now the world crushing#SL without much fuss.

Life is a circle and it suits for Cricket too ??? #IndvsSL

— Srini Mama (@SriniMama1) August 14, 2017

Aanddd that's a wrap! #INDvSL

— Prithi Ashwin (@prithinarayanan) August 14, 2017

One of the most comprehensive Test series victories by India. A veritable doddle. Sri Lanka lacked application, gravitas and skills! #INDvSL

— Navneet Mundhra (@navneet_mundhra) August 14, 2017

Legends looses World Cup but
Ultra legends gets Whitewashed in test match#SLvIND #SriLanka

— CartikPatel (@KartikPatel97) August 14, 2017

Sri Lanka's first whitewash at home since 2004 against Australia. SL cricket is in tatters! #SLvIND

— Manya ? (@CSKian716) August 14, 2017

surely dickwella has another rush of blood in him? #SLvIND

— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) August 14, 2017

Australia lost 3-0 to this Sri Lankan side last year… #CricketBelieveItOrNot #SLvIND

— Nikhil Mane ??? (@nikhiltait) August 14, 2017

Sri Lankans ensuring that Indians get a day off for their national holiday tomorrow. Such gracious hosts. #SLvInd

— cricBC (@cricBC) August 14, 2017

Scores quick century..
Takes wickets..
Now takes good outfield catch..

You know the name!

— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) August 14, 2017

17 wickets lost in 4 sessions. SL are not even pretending now.

— Tareque Laskar (@tarequelaskar) August 14, 2017

Sri Lanka hasn't just lost a series, nor they have just been whitewashed, they've been ridiculously tamed by the Indians. #SLvIND

— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) August 14, 2017

sri lanka second innings can still beat sri lanka first innings #SLvIND

— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) August 14, 2017

Arnold will talk about that series against Australia last year around million times?

— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) August 14, 2017

Shane Watson must be so, so proud of the way India-SL are using their reviews :') #SLvIND

— Manya ? (@CSKian716) August 14, 2017

As easy a series win as is possible to have and that means lots and lots for Sri Lankan cricket to think about.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) August 14, 2017

Sri Lanka have gone from bad to worse this series. Appalling in 3rd Test appalling. Demands heads must roll, but how many?!

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) August 14, 2017

Quite sad really, to see Mathews come apart in this series. #Slvsind

— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) August 14, 2017

Story of the first session : #SwingingShami#SLvIND

— Manya ? (@CSKian716) August 14, 2017