Twitter Reactions: Virat Kohli shines again in a chase as India win the lone T20I

In what was an exciting chase, India completed a clean sweep thereby winning all the three series i.e. Tests ODIs, and T20Is. They defeated Sri Lanka by 7 wickets in a competitive game for a change. Earlier in the day, it was captain Virat Kohli who won the toss as he elected to field first. India went in with all the three spinners Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal and Axar Patel in absence of their all-rounder Hardik Pandya. On the other hand, Sri Lanka picked two spinners Akila Dananjaya and Seekkuge Prasanna.

Batting first, skipper Upul Tharanga was bowled in the third over by Bhuvneshwar Kumar. This didn’t affect them as they were on a hitting spree. Sri Lanka kept losing wickets at regular intervals and at the same time maintained a brisk run rate.

While Niroshan Dickwella and Angelo Mathews were dismissed quickly, Dilshan Munaweera scored a splendid 53 runs from just 29 balls with four maximums. Ashan Priyanjan scored a run-a-ball 40 as the rest of the batting order faltered one after the other. Sri Lanka still managed to score 170/7 in their 20 overs.

As for India, they were reduced to 42/2 inside the powerplay overs. For the first time in the series since the Akila Dananjaya spell, India were under some pressure. However, the best man in the business while chasing, Virat Kohli stepped up again scoring a magnificent 82 runs from just 54 balls.

While Kohli got out towards the end of the chase, Manish ensured the winning runs were scored in style. With the winning boundary, he also went on to strike an amazing half century. Team India chased the total with 4 balls to spare as they won the T20I series 1-0.

For Sri Lanka, Lasith Malinga, Isuru Udana and Seekkuge Prasanna got a wicket each. This game marked the end of the Indian tour to Sri Lanka. While it was a tour full of positives for India, it has been the exact opposite for the hosts who would’ve to do a lot to get over this clean sweep.

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

Kuldeep proving to be the best of all the Indian spinners on show. Just another day.

— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) September 6, 2017

When everyone is getting smashed, Kuldeep goes for 20 runs and picks up 2. You can see why I keep banging my head about his selection.

— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) September 6, 2017

Some scintillating batting by Munaweera. India will want Kuldeep to bowl to him. Not going to have Bumrah back before 16th.

— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) September 6, 2017

So what did Munaweera learn today? If you have bat in hand, you score runs!

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 6, 2017

Malinga is missing his buddy Hardu with a strong hair do game. ?
That is why he is angry.

— are you sure? ?? (@inzaynpari7) September 6, 2017

Winning all 9 matches in a tour:

Australia: 9-0 vs Pakistan in 2010

India: 9-0 vs Sri Lanka in 2017

— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) September 6, 2017

Even the Umpires are floored by the awesomeness of Virat !! #IndvSL #SLvInd #Virat

— Prabhu ? ‏ (@Cricprabhu) September 6, 2017

MSD stumping ✔
MSD appealing ✔
Umpire reviewing ✔
That's out ✔
This order will never go out of fashion!#INDvSL

— Jaanvi ? (@ThatCricketGirl) September 6, 2017

Virat Kohli is epitome of batting. He shows everyone how it's done #IndvsSL

— ßєคɾɖ ßɷყ ??? (@BeingFlicked) September 6, 2017

If srilanka had batted a bit sensibly in middle overs Kohli would have got his first T20I ton #IndvsSL

— ? (@tarun_0707) September 6, 2017

There are players who have their own favourite shots.
But, this man Virat Kohli has all of them in his book.

What a clean display!#IndvsSL

— Prajakta Bhawsar (@ViratsFangirl18) September 6, 2017

The umpire is no exception – Most of us have fallen for Kohli's batting ?.#IndvsSL pic.twitter.com/dSHpPD5A3D

— SAGAR (@sagarcasm) September 6, 2017

When Virat Kohli will say goodbye to cricket then we can't even imagine that how many records he will carry with him. ?#IndvsSL

— Banna. (@iJaideep__) September 6, 2017

India is bowling first.#IndvsSL pic.twitter.com/lGaxlqAcr0

— are you sure? ?? (@inzaynpari7) September 6, 2017

an umpire when he gives not out on dhoni & virat's appeal#IndvsSL pic.twitter.com/c1ue1csTid

— ㅤ ㅤ (@firkiii) September 6, 2017

Appreciate paryanjan.Even in T20 you need someone who could bat sensibly and take care of one end. Good job. #SLvsInd

— Aalia Rasheed (@aaliaaaliya) September 6, 2017

Got to give it to Russell. 8-0 down in series, 15 needed off 13 with 8 wickets in hand & he still says, "you never know".#SLvInd #SLvsInd

— Suneer (@suneerchowdhary) September 6, 2017

Not convinced with Pandey for T20s yet, maybe he needs to breathe a bit while batting, appears too tense.#Slvsind

— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) September 6, 2017

Dear Rain Gods of all Mythologies,
Pliss stop working overtime in specific places 'n pool in resources to plug in shortages in TN.#SLvsIND

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) September 6, 2017

This is gold from @bhogleharsha #SLvIND pic.twitter.com/MqBgnLHPSi

— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) September 6, 2017

Sakshi: Mai baahar nikal rahi hoon..

Dhoni: Baahar nikal kar to dekho.. stump kar dunga!

— Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) September 6, 2017

Virat Kohli has scored 15K runs in international cricket, out of this he has scored 16K while chasing

— Ra_Bies (@Ra_Bies) September 6, 2017