Twitter Reactions: Ice-Cool Deepak Chahar Stuns Sri Lanka As India Clinch Series
Updated - 21 Jul 2021, 01:38 AM
Deepak Chahar and Bhuvneshwar Kumar shepherded the run-chase expertly after India found themselves in a position of bother as the tourists beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in Colombo to record a series victory. Deepak Chahar, who struck a match-winning fifty after taking three wickets, played a crucial knock when everything seemed lost and snatched the win from the hosts. Sri Lanka went a step ahead and made a more imposing total and did most things right with the ball; however, they fell short in the end.
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Sri Lanka once again won the coin toss and made a solid start, stitching a 77-run opening stand. But the hosts’ innings went out of control once again as Shikhar Dhawan brought the spinners into play. Yuzvendra Chahal took two wickets in two balls as Sri Lanka’s middle-order kept playing rash shots. The buck lied with Avishka Fernando, who scored a fifty to carry on; unfortunately, he threw away straight after reaching the landmark. Dhananjaya de Silva also got a start and threw his wicket.
It once again came down to the lower middle-order to do the rescue job. Charith Asalanka, who showed brilliant resistance in the first ODI, crafted the second half-century for Sri Lanka by top-scoring with 65, consisting of six fours. Chamika Karunaratne took off from where he left and made 44 to lift the Island nation towards a stiff total of 275. However, Prithvi Shaw once again started breezily as he struck three boundaries within two overs.
Skipper Dasun Shanaka responded by introducing Wanindu Hasaranga in the third over and he removed him in the last ball. Ishan Kishan, yet another impact player from the first ODI, chopped on to the stumps off Kasun Rajitha, who replaced Isuru Udana for this game. Manish Pandey and Shikhar Dhawan stitched a stable partnership before Hasaranga returned to dismiss the skipper. Pandey looked good for his 37, but was unfortunate to be out at the non-striker’s end. Dasun Shanaka had yet another massive success, sending back Hardik Pandya without scoring, minutes after dropping a catch off his own bowling.
Lakshan Sandakan, who had proven expensive, compensated by dismissing Suryakumar Yadav for 53 out of nowhere. After producing two mighty strikes, Hasaranga did another by removing Krunal Pandya. It left India seven down; however, they needed less than 90 then, with handy batters in Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Deepak Chahar in the middle. Chahar, who finished unbeaten at 69 made sure Shanaka pay for all the minor captaincy lapses as he raced to a fifty in his fifth ODI. With each single and boundary, Sri Lanka’s shoulders began crestfalling and the pair did not allow a way back for them.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to India’s memorable victory over Sri Lanka in the second ODI in Colombo:
Wah ?? Shero @deepak_chahar9 @surya_14kumar @BhuviOfficial sabash ??? #INDvSL
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) July 20, 2021
Wah ?? Shero @deepak_chahar9 @surya_14kumar @BhuviOfficial sabash ??? #INDvSL
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) July 20, 2021
It's never too late to win a match!
Knowing the talent we possess, not for a second I felt the game was out of our hands.
This is the brand of cricket #TeamIndia plays… Well played boys! ❤️#INDvSL— DK (@DineshKarthik) July 20, 2021
Wow ! Even some of our bench strength is good enough to beat an international side !! What a win lads ???? @deepak_chahar9 you can bat ?? @surya_14kumar got a find a place for this talent in top 11 !congratulations skipper @SDhawan25 #rahuldravid and the whole team #INDvSL
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) July 20, 2021
These youngsters don’t ever stop fighting. What a wonderful win team India. Well done #deepakchahar #Bhuvi
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) July 20, 2021
India B-Eat Sri Lanka 2-0. #SLvIND
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) July 20, 2021
India win and gain an unassailable 2-0 series lead ?
Deepak Chahar's heroics with the bat seal a three-wicket victory for the visitors!#SLvIND | https://t.co/mazzKoaauY pic.twitter.com/Q7fQA1Dqch
— ICC (@ICC) July 20, 2021
Have seen Deepak Chahar do it for Rajasthan before , glad to see him do this at the international stage too. Bowler who can bat like this is worth his weight in gold . #SLvsIND
— Deep Dasgupta (@DeepDasgupta7) July 20, 2021
Jeeti baazi haarne wale ko srilanka kehten hain! The self belief of Indian cricket is incredible. Well played @deepak_chahar9 in the end when it mattered most. #SLvsIND #INDvsSL pic.twitter.com/5blYyB1lAW
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) July 20, 2021
At 193/7, few would have given India a chance, but Deepak Chahar and Bhuvi have pulled off a remarkable win.
Good contributions from SuryaKumar Yadav and Krunal and a win to cherish. #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/UKHrKOKnLV— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) July 20, 2021
In 2017 – 131 for 7 to chase down 237 runs.
In 2021 – 160 for 6 to chase down 276 runs.Two memorable run chase by India in Sri Lanka. pic.twitter.com/vF3XovutRD
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 20, 2021
Deepak Chahar is the story of belief. Never say die. Never give up. Chamakte Raho Deepak ki tarah, Chahar ??? #SLvsIND
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) July 20, 2021
Chahar holding down the fort in bat! Maiden ODI 50 under pressure! Well done sir! This match now ? India is 242/7 at 44.2. #SLvIND
— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB) July 20, 2021
Deepak Chahar has learned a thing or two from his time at CSK. This is a knock Dhoni would be immensely proud off! #SLvIND
— Raunak Kapoor (@RaunakRK) July 20, 2021
#INDvSL
Manish Pandey right now:- pic.twitter.com/RvjgQrCUok— The Witty Man (@thewittyman1710) July 20, 2021
Krunal Pandya abusing SL bowlers for bowling bouncers to him#INDvSL pic.twitter.com/1zJCG6SAna
— Malav (@areyaarmalav) July 20, 2021
Indian cricket is flexing its muscle. Pure dominance and contagious confident attitude. Without a doubt frequent India A tournaments and IPL have been revolutionary. #SLvIND #ShikharDhawan #RahulDravid
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) July 19, 2021
Number 7 reminds me of jersey no 7 during chase! Hope our lower order takes us home tonight. #SLvsIND pic.twitter.com/ItVjL7Zlvr
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) July 20, 2021
Hardik Pandya holding is back is a worrying sign. He will have to be managed really well.
— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) July 20, 2021
A little impetuosity and a little bad luck for India and some admirably disciplined cricket from Sri Lanka. This is their game from here
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) July 20, 2021
Yes,there was more work to be done….. https://t.co/GCvcjdCKRq
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) July 20, 2021
Gritty knock by former Sri Lanka under 19 skipper. These southerners know how to battle. Three Richmond boys in show today. Maiden half-century for Charith Asalanka.
— Rex Clementine (@RexClementine) July 20, 2021
Yuzi’s wide array of subtle variations….flat doesn’t mean the fastest delivery, flighted doesn’t have to be the slowest…turns more, turns less…lines change frequently. Phew…there’s so much to like and admire. ?? #SLvIND
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) July 20, 2021
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