Twitter Reactions: Lewis and Wahab power Comilla Victorians to top spot

The Titans were bowled out for 157.

Published - 28 Jan 2019, 17:10 IST | Updated - 28 Jan 2019, 17:10 IST

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Comilla Victorians managed to thump Khulna Titans at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram by 80 runs courtesy of a superlative century from Evin Lewis, who returned from an injury. Moreover, they also moved to the top of the points table in this edition’s Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), dethroning the Chittagong Vikings. Meanwhile, the Titans’ horrendous run continued.

Lewis goes hammer and tongs

The Titans’ decision to bowl first after winning the toss didn’t quite work out as the Victorians racked up a colossal 237 for five in their 20 overs. The left-handed pair of Lewis and Tamim Iqbal took their team off to a brisk start courtesy of a stand of 58 runs from 44 balls. Mahmudullah struck first blood, dismissing Tamim for 25. In the very next ball, the Titans’ skipper nipper out Anamul Haque Bijoy.

Thereafter, Lewis and skipper Imrul Kayes took the bowling by the scruff of its neck and added 97 runs in 42 balls. Lewis also accomplished his century in 47 balls and remained not out on 109 from 49 with five boundaries and 10 over boundaries. Kayes got out for 39 from 21 balls. Shamshur Rahman added the much-needed impetus into the innings with a breezy knock of 28 from 15 balls with one four and a six.

Titans’ batting slump

Brendan Taylor and Junaid Siddique made sure that the Titans start their run-chase in a positive note with a stand of 55 runs from 33 balls. Junaid somewhat found it tough to time the leather and he fell prey to off-spinner Mahedi Hasan. Dawid Malan and Mahmudullah cleared the ropes a few times, but couldn’t carry on. Carlos Brathwaite made a comeback and notched an impressive 22 from 13 deliveries.

Wickets went down in clumps and the Titans’ couldn’t get themselves back into the contest. Taylor accomplished a gutsy half-century off 33 balls with five fours and a six. He was nipped out by Shahid Afridi. In the 19th over, Pakistani speedster Wahab Riaz picked up a hat-trick and he dismissed David Wiese, Taijul Islam and Saddam Hossain en route the achievement. The Titans were bowled out for 157.

Here is how Twitter reacted

@ComillaVictoria cutting loose here in Chitters!!! Evin Lewis on one leg almost 😗😬👊🏻 Six hitting to the max! #smokingit! #BPL2019
— Danny Morrison (@SteelyDan66) January 28, 2019

Comilla scored 160 in last 10 overs. Evin Lewis is scary. Guy is getting his form back.
— arfan. (@Im__Arfan) January 28, 2019

😱 1⃣0⃣7⃣ off just 4⃣9⃣ balls 🤯
1⃣0⃣: Sixes 👏
5⃣: Fours🔥
🏟: Bangladesh Premier League
📍Chattogram
2,606 km away from Mumbai, Evin Lewis set the stage on fire with a 47-ball hundred in 👊🏻💙#CricketMeriJaan pic.twitter.com/mGVIKmzs9N
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) January 28, 2019

Evin Lewis came from injury with bang….bravo lewis…@official_BPLt20
— SHOHORER GANGCIL (@ImBijoydev) January 28, 2019

Evin Lewis hit his 4th T20 century. Hope this is a comeback to form because when he gets it right, he is as dangerous as any. And it's come against Mahela, his MI head coach.
— Static_357 (@Static_a357) January 28, 2019

EVIN LEWIS brings up jointly 5th fastest century of BPL T20.
Fastest centuries in BPL (in terms of balls)-
40- A Shehzad🆚Duronto Rajshahi, 2012
44- C Gayle🆚Sylhet Royals,12
45- C Gayle🆚Khulna Titans, 17
46- C Gayle🆚SR, 13
47- A Hales🆚CTG Vikings, 19
47- E LEWIS🆚KT, TODAY*
— Imran Hasan (@Imranhasan02) January 28, 2019

#BPL2019
What a beast Of a player Evin Lewis is ,
Unbelievable Hundred
— Nishant Verma 🤘 (@verma1nishant) January 28, 2019

Evin Lewis – 109 (49 ) 🙏🙏
— S A N D E E P 👑 (@SandeepRohitian) January 28, 2019

Comilla Victorians Batsman Evin Lewis scores the fourth 💯 of the BPL – Bangladesh Premier League. #KTvCV #Match33 #BPLT20 #BPL2019 #Season6
— We Are Bangladesh Cricket Supporters (@loveBDcricket) January 28, 2019

EVIN LEWIS gets his second century of BPL T20 and it is jointly fifth fastest in BPL history. #BPLT20 #BPL2019 pic.twitter.com/f8Vxhp3Q9M
— bdcrictime.com (@BDCricTime) January 28, 2019

Evin Lewis is the best batsman to return to the squad. 💯 back from the injuries. congratulations #EvinLewis #WinOrWin #BPL2019 #ComillaVictorians #CVvsKT #Century pic.twitter.com/f5JCOP41vd
— Daffy Somapti (@Somapti10) January 28, 2019

Comilla Victorians ☑️
scored 160 runs off 60 balls from last 10 Overs .
1️⃣6️⃣× Sixers 6️⃣
1️⃣4️⃣× Fours 4️⃣
2️⃣4️⃣ Extras !#EvinLewis 1️⃣0️⃣9️⃣*
2⃣3⃣7⃣-5⃣(20 Overs)#BPL2019 #ComillaVictorians
— Cricket Insider (@theDcricket) January 28, 2019

100 for Evin Lewis on one leg! A triumphant return to form.
— Static_357 (@Static_a357) January 28, 2019

Hundred number 16 in @Official_BPLT20 (overall).
Number 4 in this season.
2nd Bpl hundred for Evin Lewis.
He scored unbeaten 101 runs against @dhaka_dynamites in 2015 for Barishal Bulls. That was in Chattogram as well. #BPL2019 #BPLseason6 #BPL #KTvCV
— Shihab Ahsan Khan (@shihabahsankhan) January 28, 2019

Congratulations to the first hat-trick bowler Wahab Riaz for the Victorians. Titans' lower order was defeated alone by @WahabViki.taking 3 wickets.#WinOrWin #BPL #ComillaVictorians #CVvsKT #3Wickethaul #Hat-trick
Congratulations @WahabViki 🤗🤗🤗 keep rocking 😊 @TEAM_AFRIDI0 pic.twitter.com/V8zT7h9jJw
— Daffy Somapti (@Somapti10) January 28, 2019

Shahid Afridi Congratulated To Wahab Riaz After getting His 2nd Hat-trick In T20 Cricket 👌👌
Wahab Riaz Took His 1st Hat-trick For Kent Against Gloucestershire In 2011
And Now Took His 2nd Hat-trick For Cumilla Victorians vs Khulna Titans@SAfridiOfficial @WahabViki #BPL2019 pic.twitter.com/poK1VExM7C
— Md Arif (@AfridianARIF10) January 28, 2019

Hat trick for Wahab Riaz in #BPL2019, He took last 3 wickets to complete the victory.
Second hat trick of his T20 Career. pic.twitter.com/loqu5TE0B2
— Saad 🇵🇰 (@iSaadAwais22) January 28, 2019