Twitter Erupts As Steve Smith Helps Australia Reach 286

Once again, the Australian batsmen had a brilliant day on the field against the Virat Kohli-led Indian National Cricket Team. The likes of Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne and Alex Carey had a good time in the middle with the willow to help Australia reach a massive tally on the batting-friendly wicket. For India, Mohammed Shami was the star performer with the ball.

Getting into the details, initially, it was Aaron Finch, who once again won the toss, asked Indians to chase the tally. However, the decision turned out to be wrong when both the openers walked back for cheap scores to their name. Shami got the better off David Warner while miscommunication between the wickets saw Aaron Finch walk back to the pavilion.

Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne added 127 runs:

Just when things looked drifting away, Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne once again constructed a wall of protection for the Australian team. The duo added 127 runs for the third wicket to bring Australia back into the hunt. However, the exceptional catch from Virat Kohli at covers helped India to get a breakthrough and the failure of Mitchell Starc up in the order saw India making a comeback into the game.

But, Alex Carey played a good hand of 35 off 36 balls alongside Steve Smith to deny the further hiccups for Australia. Unfortunately, he couldn’t continue, as he failed to control his temptation in Kuldeep’s over to give an easy catch in the extra-covers.

Despite wickets tumbling at one end, Steve Smith looked rock solid at the other end. He kept on piling runs for his side to help Australia reach a safe tally. Though he missed a century in the second ODI, the flamboyant batsman showed his stamina by hitting a stunning century in M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

For India, Mohammed Shami once again delivered the goods alongside Ravindra Jadeja while Jasprit Bumrah was economical. In the end, all they managed was 286 runs on the board.

Here is how Twitter reacted to Australia’s innings:

???#AusvsInd #SteveSmith pic.twitter.com/CeDRoeq3vW

— IceCube (@Lpastey) January 19, 2020

How serene is #stevesmith the player is!!!!!#indvsaus

— Sakshi Verma (@sakshiverma_20) January 19, 2020

Ashes – Man of the Series
Gilette T20 vs SL – A very good outing
Aus vs India – 2 Innings and top score for Aus in both innings.

One format player who?#SteveSmith#INDvsAUS

— Vigneshwaran (@KnnVignesh) January 19, 2020

Great 100 by Steve Smith. He saved Australia when they were struggling after losing some quick wickets. Not an expected score on a high-scoring Bangalore pitch. Dew will be an advantage for Australia. India needs to get a steady and slow start #INDvAUS ✨????️

— SK Shaan (@sk__shaan) January 19, 2020

Take a bow Steve Smith ? #INDvsAUS

— ViQi (@iamViQiii) January 19, 2020

'Aaron Finch waiting for Steve smith in dressing room.#INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/XQx0EhOuwJ

— Subham. (@subhsays) January 19, 2020

#INDvAUS

Steve Smith after calling Finch : ? pic.twitter.com/xf5CM4Ub7i

— Rahul (@iamRahul66) January 19, 2020

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Steve Smith just scored his first ODI ton in three years. You wouldn't know it from his celebrationhttps://t.co/sGhimtagSZ pic.twitter.com/jhArrHXHz3

— Fox Cricket (@FoxCricket) January 19, 2020

People here praising Steve Smith playing 81 from 100 , If same innings played by KL Rahul same people would have called KL as dot ball merchant , in team because for Tattoos and Beard #INDvsAUS

— Sai (@akakrcb6) January 19, 2020

https://twitter.com/iamTanujSi/status/1218854297896701952

Mitchell starc came to bat at number five #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/gs7HPdJOFW

— Subham. (@subhsays) January 19, 2020

Mitchell Starc pic.twitter.com/0gjvcM4fgl

— Steven (@Stevey_George) January 19, 2020

They can send starc at 5 but they can't include maxwell in the squad..

This is High level shit #INDvN

— Roshan Gautam (@RoshanGautam949) January 19, 2020

Manjrekar saying sending Starc was a desperate move , lol it was a fair move considering Starc's ability to hit sixes against spinners. That it didn't work out is a different thing but Australia had nothing to lose.#INDvAUS

— ` (@FourOverthrows) January 19, 2020

Especially with Turner and Agar playing. At least Agar can bowl but no idea how Turner is getting a game

— ArZackNi ????????? (@f4heed) January 19, 2020

Manish Pandey in Rajkot, Virat Kohli today. Two great catches. And thanks to the camera angles and cameramen, we can enjoy them more.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 19, 2020

https://twitter.com/Offl_TheViper/status/1218847515740639234

Skipper @imVkohli on fire in the circle. #fielding #highstandards #INDvsAUS

— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) January 19, 2020

https://twitter.com/carromball_/status/1218840934395199490

The queen should chuck Harry and adopt Sir Jadeja #INDvsAUS

— Sonal Kalra ?? (@sonalkalra) January 19, 2020

they have forgot to mention a special person who played the main role in that run out is Steven Smith. #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/I0whu07uz8

— sunil the cricketer (@1sInto2s) January 19, 2020

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