ICC World Cup 2019: Twitter Reacts As Sri Lanka Defeat West Indies In The Dead Rubber

Sri Lanka was able to win a close contest against West Indies by 23 runs in the dead rubber match of the ICC World Cup 2019. Nicholas Pooran and Fabian Allen added a fine partnership for the seventh wicket partnership but could not get their team over the line. Pooran scored his maiden ODI hundred whereas Allen completed 30-ball fifty.

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West Indies had their backs against the wall as they were tottering at 199-6. However, Pooran and Allen were able to bring back the West Indies into the contest. But, a misunderstanding between the two batsmen led to the wicket of Allen.

Pooran had a second life when Thisara Perera failed to judge the catch at the mid-off region when he was on 106 runs.

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On the other hand, Sri Lanka posted a huge total of 338 runs – their highest total of this World Cup after West Indies skipper Jason Holder won the toss and decided to bowl first.

Sri Lanka got off to a good start as their openers added 93 runs for the opening stand before skipper Dimuth Karunaratne nicked to the keeper against Holder. Kusal Perera scored another knock of 64 runs. In fact, Perera had the rub of the green on his side as he was dropped by Nicholas Pooran but he could not make the most of his second life.

Meanwhile, Avishka Fernando who impressed in his first two matches continued his good form as he scored his maiden ODI hundred. Furthermore, Lahiru Thirimanne added the finishing touches with 33-ball 45 to boost Sri Lanka’s total to 338. Jason Holder scalped two wickets for West Indies.

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On the other hand, West Indies could not get off to a good start as they lost two wickets early. Gayle scored 35 runs but the Windies innings was given the boost by Nicholas Pooran. Malinga scalped three wickets for Sri Lanka and bowled his heart out.

Here is how Twitter reacted:

Anyone else feel like raising a huge cheer for the mighty Lasith Malinga. Still carrying the Sri Lankan attack. Awesome.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) July 1, 2019

Fernando and Pooran score maiden centuries in their ninth ODIs. You can't imagine they will be the last they score either. Huge talents. #CWC19

— Rob Johnston (@RobJ_Cricket) July 1, 2019

Avishka means "God-gifted" in his native language. Seems like his parents named him well. A superb century from the young man. #CWC19 #SLvWI

— Sreshth Shah (@sreshthx) July 1, 2019

Heartbreaking for the Windies. Individual brilliance doesn't help you to win games in ODIs and Tests. The reason why I didn't rate their chances at all before the start of the tournament. A few experts even thought that have a chance to hoist the trophy! #SLvWI

— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) July 1, 2019

Angelo Mathews did WHAT!?? #SLvWI #CWC19

— Akhil Nair (@kegbeforewicket) July 1, 2019

Dhoni should have at least finished this game. #SLvWI

— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) July 1, 2019

Well played both teams. Specially Avishka and Pooran ? treat to watch! #SLvWI

— SUM3SH ?? (@SumeshLakshan) July 1, 2019

ludicrous that west Indies are trying to chase down ten an over in the last ten… bizarre tactics #SLvWI #CWC19

— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) July 1, 2019

OMG .. is that the game … Pooran dropped at long on ??‍♂️??‍♂️??‍♂️

— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) July 1, 2019

Team batting second and actually going for a target of 339 alert ?#WIvSL #CWC19

— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) July 1, 2019

A wicketkeeper (who isn’t keeping here) showing some intent in a chase of 330-plus..#SLvWI #CWC19

— Hemant (@hemantbuch) July 1, 2019

Please don’t under Estimate Kasun Ranjitha by this game !! This is a high scoring turf !! He is well better than Suranga Lakmal on any day of the week !! #SLVWI #CWC19

— Nibraz Ramzan (@nibraz88cricket) July 1, 2019

Well played @nicholas_47 quality player….am sure first of many International Hundreds for the @windiescricket
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Very good day for @lionsdenkxip fans, first @mayankcricket and now Pooran. Well done lads ???

— Mike Hesson (@CoachHesson) July 1, 2019

Simply magnificent #AvishkaF outstanding! Well played and well deserved maiden ton?? #CWCUP2019 #SLvWI #28

— Farveez Maharoof (@farveezmaharoof) July 1, 2019

Angelo Mathews had pretty much given up bowling. I’m not sure if he’s bowled a single over in training at the World Cup. Gets dropped into a pressure 48th over and nicks out the opposition centurion.

Never tell me that Pakistan is the craziest team in cricket. @OsmanSamiuddin

— Andrew Fidel Fernando (@afidelf) July 1, 2019

Avishka Fernando !! Wow… instinctive and brilliant to watch. Took a massive step in his development today … Congratulations on a wonderful hundred #Cwc2019 #SLvWI Here is a star !!!

— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) July 1, 2019

Well done Nicholas Pooran

— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) July 1, 2019

Avishka Fernando (21y 87d)
Nicholas Pooran (23y 272d)

This is the first time two players aged less than 25 years scored centuries in a World Cup game. #CWC19 #WIvSL

— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) July 1, 2019