Cricketing Trends on Social Media today

The cricketing trends on social media revolved around a number of events. Today Australia defeated New Zealand in the 2nd Test of the three-match Test series at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. The hosts also took a series winning lead of 2-0 over the visitors as they registered an emphatic win by a margin of 247 runs.

Travis Head was awarded as Man of the Match for scoring a brilliant ton in the first innings. For New Zealand, Tom Blundell smashed his first Test ton in international circuit and was applauded for his determined knock by the spectators. Cricketing fraternity congratulated Aussie cricket team on social media platforms and also lauded Kiwis’ for their brilliant fight.

On the other hand, South Africa registered a thumping victory against England by 107 runs in the Boxing day Test in Centurion. Now, they are leading the four-match series by 1-0. It was Proteas’ first win in their last six games in the longer format on the back of performances produced by their bowlers and batsmen in tough situations. Quinton de Kock was given Man of the Match for his brilliant contribution with the bat in both the innings of the game.

Meanwhile, Peter Siddle bid adieu to international cricket. He played 67 Tests for Australia, returning 221 wickets at 30.66.

1. Gautam Gambhir feels sad over the behaviour of DDCA in an event

2. Zaheer Khan looks forward to sharing his thoughts with young and bright minds

3. Samit Patel says cheers to Alex Hales after Sydney Thunder lost the match to Sydney Sixers in Super over

4. Ahmad Shahzad congratulates General Asim Bajwa on his son’s wedding

5. Tabraiz Shamsi tweets after South Africa register win against England in 1st Test

6. Ian Bishop is happy to watch South Africa winning the match against England

7. Michael Vaughan feels that Australia is playing well whereas England is losing Test on the other side

8. Muhammad Nawaz works out hard in the gym

9. KL Rahul enjoys his day alongside beach

10. Vijay Shankar shares a still wearing tuxedo

11. Herschelle Gibbs wants Jos Buttler to play his natural game

12. Matt Prior congratulates Peter Siddle on his fantastic career

13. Ricky Ponting’s heartwarming post for Peter Siddle

14. Grant Elliot got goosebumps watching Tom Blundell dominating Australian bowlers

15. Kedar Jadhav shares a still eating homemade food