ICC World Cup 2019: Twitter Reacts as India Posts a Par Score Against Australia

The Team India batsmen were at the top of their game in their second World Cup match against Australia. After winning the toss, Indian skipper Virat Kohli decided to bat first and the Men in Blue posted an above par score of 352 runs. Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan laid down the foundation of the big score as they added 127 runs for the opening wicket.

Rohit Sharma was more circumspect whereas Shikhar Dhawan took on the aggressive role. Both the talisman batsmen were able to hit the ground running as they made most of the conditions. There was not much swing available in the initial overs and Dhawan and Rohit catapulted their attack on the opposition.

India was at its best.

Rohit Sharma scored a fine fifty but he was dismissed by Nathan Coulter-Nile when the fast bowler got extra bounce from the surface. The ball took an outside edge which was neatly taken by Alex Carey.

On the other hand, Shikhar Dhawan continued his love affair with the World Cup events as he completed his 17th ODI ton and his third World Cup hundred. Dhawan scored 16 fours in his blistering century and roared back into form in style.

Furthermore, it was a perfect opportunity for Virat Kohli to get runs again. Kohli struggled to find his form in the initial phase but he was at his best soon. The Indian captain converted the ones into twos and ran like a sprinter in his innings.

Hardik Pandya was promoted to the number four position and the all-rounder made most of his good form. Pandya was able to hit the ground running as he scored his runs at a healthy strike rate. The right-hander batted with the long handle and took Australia bowled to the cleaners. In fact, Pandya was lucky as he was dropped on zero by Alex Carey.

Here is how Twitter reacted to India’s innings:

Dhoni smokes that into the crowd. Starc is made to look like an ordinary bowler at the Oval. #INDvsAUS

— Gautam Sodhi (@GautamSodhi1) June 9, 2019

Maaahi Maaaar Raha hai ?☺️ #CWC19 #IndvAus

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 9, 2019

Wow @msdhoni wow! What a shot!

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) June 9, 2019

Hardik Pandya’s form with the bat is an incredible luxury for the Indian dressing room. Gives great flexibility to the batting order – and major headaches to the opposition. #INDvAUS #CWC2019

— Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) June 9, 2019

Exquisite, masterly knock by @imVkohli. Among batsmen since 1980s, comes closest to Viv Richards and SRT in consistently dominating bowling attacks

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) June 9, 2019

Nice touch as @imVkohli asks the Indian fan contingent at the Vauxhall end to stop shouting “cheater” at @stevesmith49 and instead cheer for the Indian captain #cwc19 #IndvAus @cricbuzz

— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) June 9, 2019

Can you stop doing it @SGanguly99 ? Calling Shikhar Dhawan as 'SHEKHAR' Dhawan #AskStar #INDvAUS #sachinopenagain pic.twitter.com/vAwT7319HC

— N Murali Krishna (@YoYoNmk) June 9, 2019

Don't underestimate the importance of the Dhawan innings. Allowed Rohit and Kohli to ease themselves in and set the scene for Pandya.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 9, 2019

Hardik Pandya ? #CWC19 #IndvAus pic.twitter.com/R9wkkOBTTV

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 9, 2019

all this means is India still haven't found a settled number four #INDvAUS #CWC19

— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) June 9, 2019

I can’t see Australia chasing this score with India’s bowlers #CWC2019

— Ravi Bopara (@ravibopara) June 9, 2019

Aaj toh Hardik Pandya Carey ke aaya #CWC19

— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) June 9, 2019

So far I have seen 33 Aussie supporters in the Ground at the Oval and that includes the Team and support staff … !!!! #CWC19

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 9, 2019

Brilliant, high-octane blitz by Pandya. He may well be taking the game away from Aussies. Inspired move to promote him

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) June 9, 2019

And @SDhawan25 does power on. Fantastic ton. Now 350 or close. @imVkohli also looks settled.

— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) June 9, 2019

How superbly is @SDhawan25 playing! Beautiful!

— Wriddhiman Saha (@Wriddhipops) June 9, 2019

A really well-controlled & crafted century by Gabru @SDhawan25. Built up a solid foundation for a big total. Come on,Team India! #INDvAUS #WC2019

— Suresh Raina?? (@ImRaina) June 9, 2019

The man @SDhawan25 sure does own the @ICC events. ?? now it's over to @imVkohli to do what he does best. #ICCCricketWorldCup2019

— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) June 9, 2019

Rohit last game, Shikhar this game. Pieces falling in places for India. #ICCCWC2019

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) June 9, 2019

Well played, Dhawan ??
Well played, Shekhar too ?? #IndvAus #CWC19

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 9, 2019

This is a powerful batting statement by India

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 9, 2019

Well done Jatta burraaahh @SDhawan25 brilliant 100 keep going brother? ?????? @BCCI @StarSportsIndia @aajtak @ICC

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) June 9, 2019

An absolutely top-class 100 from @SDhawan25 ! Well made 117.
The man for ICC tournaments . India need to capitalise and retain the momentum in these last few overs #IndvAus

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) June 9, 2019