Twitter Reactions: Danushka Gunathilaka steamrolls Kandy Tuskers with an unbeaten 94

It was another double-header and it was time for a match between the Galle Gladiators and the Kandy Tuskers in LPL. It was a very important game as the winner would go through to the semi-finals while the loser would be knocked out. Galle won the toss and opted to bowl first.

The Tuskers got off to a disastrous start as they lost both the openers in the initial few overs. They started off in a very conservative manner in order to not lose a wicket. The pressure of a must-win game could clearly be seen. Brendan Taylor and Kusal Mendis tried to form a partnership to bring things back on track.

Taylor could not capitalize on his start and was dismissed soon after. Mendis continued with his good performance but got no support from the other end. His knock of 68 off just 42 balls included six fours and four sixes. The lack of support though meant that the team was bowled out for a mere 126 in 19.1 overs.

When a team is dismissed for 126 you know the bowlers have done a great job. Mohammad Amir was the pick of the bowlers as he took two wickets conceding only 11 runs in his four overs. Nuwan Thushara, Dhananjaya Lakshan, and Sahan Arachchige took two wickets each too.

Bowlers propel Galle Gladiators to the semifinals

Coming to the chase, a team needing a mere 127 would always be the one to be backed. So was the case for the Galle side. One big performance or a few small contributions would be enough to take them home. Luckily for them, Danushka Gunathilaka came up with the big knock.

He knew what his team needed and played a calm and composed knock to take them over the line. His knock of 94* off 66 balls was one for the youngsters to learn from. While Hazratullah Zazai was struggling at the other end and was eventually dismissed for a score of 20 off 34 balls, the pressure never seemed to be on the Gladiators.

They successfully chased down the target in 17 overs as Gunathilaka missed out on his much deserved 100. Dilruwan Perera was the only bowler to take a wicket for the Tuskers. This was the end of the road for them as the Gladiators have qualified based on their superior net run-rate.

Here are the best tweets

Danushka Gunathilaka should be in playing 11 for every game in white ball cricket for Srilankan national team @KumarSanga2 @

— JAYESH KUMAR SINGH (@JKS212509) December 10, 2020

Well played Danushka Gunathilaka 👏 #LPL2020 #gallegladiators pic.twitter.com/dmonWPuWVO

— Tariq Khan (@Tariq1_Khan) December 10, 2020

Sri Lankan’s and their love for “slogging” . The guys got scored 90 at a decent rate too but people are saying he’s got stuck . Danushka Gunathilaka is way better than Dickwella #LPL2020

— MOKKUCRICKET (@Fullbunger) December 10, 2020

No no he can’t because he can’t “slog” . Dickwella is better because he slogs 😂. Gunathilaka is Sri Lanka’s best batsman in LOI cricket Imo. Much love Danushka . Make Sri Lanka great again ❤️.#LPL2020 #LPLT20 https://t.co/noRF8HCM2c

— MOKKUCRICKET (@Fullbunger) December 10, 2020

Brilliant performance by Gunathilaka 👏 Congratulations to my team Galle for reaching the semi-finals. Gunathilaka can be the next Sangakkara for SL, a great talent indeed.

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) December 10, 2020

Danuska Gunathilaka @danushka_70 is worldclass. He will soon be among the top white ball batsmen in the world. He should be playing in #PSL6 👏#LPL2020

— Arslan (@ArslanTahir) December 10, 2020

Just look at the lead Danushka Gunathilaka has gained in #LPL2020 run-scorers' list with his unbeaten 94 tonight. Nearly twice as many runs scored by second-best (K Mendis), exactly double the number of fours compared to next best (Chandimal) and look at that average too pic.twitter.com/POkzC9kxwn

— Vishal Dikshit (@Vishal1686) December 10, 2020

Things Gone On Peak in Game😍😤
Danushka Gunathilaka and Angelo Perera are not amused with each other and have some Go
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Video Courtesy : @_cricingif#LPL2020 #DVvGG pic.twitter.com/I30yvU5rd3

— Asim Mehmood (@ImAsim007) December 9, 2020

No More Words!
The Gladiator of Galle Gladiators Danushka Gunathilaka ❤
@danushka_70 ❤ #LPL2020 #Gallegladiators

— Shaafin Booso (@Shaafin_Booso) December 10, 2020