Twitter Reactions: India Legends win the inaugural Road Safety World Series title
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It was time for the final match of the Road Safety World Series. A match between the Indian Legends and the Sri Lanka Legends reminded everyone of the 2011 ICC World Cup final. It would be interesting to see if the Lankan side could avenge their defeat in the game 10 years back.
Tillakaratne Dilshan won the toss and decided that his side would bowl first. Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag walked out to open the batting for the Indian side. The Sri Lankan bowlers were at their very best and did not let the Indian openers get off to a good start.
Sehwag could be seen losing his patience and was eventually dismissed by Rangana Herath after scoring 10 runs off 12 balls. The Master Blaster played some fine shots but was unable to convert his start into a big one. He scored 30 runs off 23 balls in a knock which included five boundaries.
Yusuf Pathan’s all-round performance helps India win the tournament
While India were struggling with a very slow start, Yuvraj Singh and Yusuf Pathan turned the tables around. After taking some balls to get set they completely demolished the bowling attack. Yuvraj scored a fine 60 off 41 balls while Pathan smashed 62 runs in just 36 balls. Some of their shots reminded the world of how the two batsmen played at their peak.
Some good hitting in the death overs meant that India reached a score of 181 at the end of their 20 overs. Chasing 182, Sri Lanka got off to a terrific start. They had scored 58 runs in the first six overs without losing any wicket. However, post the powerplay the Indian bowlers came back strongly. Sachin handed over the ball to the Pathan brothers and they did not disappoint.
They picked up a couple of wickets each to dent the Lankan batting line-up. Sanath Jayasuriya tried his best but was dismissed after scoring 43 runs off 35 balls. At 91-4 in 13 overs, it seemed like it was India’s game. However, Chinthaka Jayasinghe and Kaushalya Weeraratne had other plans. They were at their aggressive best and made the game way closer than it actually was.
Weeraratne was the star batsman as he scored a 15-ball 38 which included three boundaries and three sixes. India eventually won the match by 14 runs and secured the Road Safety World Series title. Sri Lanka gave a really tough fight and it was a final worth watching. The tournament was filled with excitement and definitely gave the fans a lot to celebrate.
Yuvraj Singh has scored 161 runs from just 83 balls in last three innings including 7 fours and 16 sixes – The king of middle order of Indian team.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 21, 2021
122 runs
77 balls
Eight fours, nine sixesThe two Ys from India's 2011 CWC campaign have still got it 🔥
Yuvraj Singh (60), Yusuf Pathan (62*) in the RSWS final 👏 pic.twitter.com/W6J5lgpzQm
— Wisden India (@WisdenIndia) March 21, 2021
Most runs in Road Safety World Series for India
Sachin Tendulkar – 233
Virender Sehwag – 214
Yuvraj Singh – 194#RoadSafetyWorldSeries #SachinTendulkar pic.twitter.com/3mgfGtdYkx— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar) March 21, 2021
Me after watching #YuvrajSingh batting today : pic.twitter.com/CWQdEyBukw
— Mr. Stark (@Mr_Stark_) March 17, 2021
.@YUVSTRONG12 is taking us back to 2007⭐️⏰#Cricket #RSWS2021 #YusufPathan #YuvrajSingh #CricTracker pic.twitter.com/dChAbU785H
— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) March 21, 2021
After seeing #YuvrajSingh and #Yusufpathan batting in today's #INDLvSLL match
We all be like: pic.twitter.com/EkzUpneCH3— Sonu Sehgal (@ssehgal8586) March 21, 2021
#YuvrajSingh who was failed in T-20 final against sri-lanka…#RoadSafetyWorldSeries #INDLvSLL pic.twitter.com/2Gv6bgWp5Q
— mukesh choudhary (@sonofchaudhary_) March 21, 2021
Yuvraj Singh hitting sixes🔥 >>>> #YuvrajSingh #RoadSafetyWorldSeries2021 pic.twitter.com/hcfDkhmjtx
— Mahi VFC⍟ (@Itz_MahiVFC) March 21, 2021
Terrific all-round performance by Yusuf Pathan in the Road Safety Tournament final – 62*(36) with bat and 2 for 26 from 4 overs with the wicket of Dilshan & Jayasuriya. The game changer for India Legends. pic.twitter.com/sgYTwSUZHh
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 21, 2021
What a night for Yusuf Pathan. He ends with superb bowling figures of 2/26. 62 of just 36 while batting and now this incredible spell while bowling in the finals.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 21, 2021
#INDLvSLL
There has been very less talks about Yusuf Pathan
He was one of the finest and cleanest hitter, and a great allrounder.
Sadly retired early.
Still proving his worth in each and every game.
Let's bring it on @iamyusufpathan bhai.
Love you always. pic.twitter.com/0G6yNTDAyL— Mahi (@mahimaniaaaa) March 21, 2021
Yusuf Pathan was fit to play 2020 IPL too and Yuvraj is still fit enough to play in leagues of different countries…these guys are now bashing Retired cricketers
— Kill Bill Pandey (@ICT_SRHFAN) March 21, 2021
Wonderful effort from Pathan Brothers in Road Safety World Series final👏👏#Cricket #YusufPathan #IrfanPathan #CricTracker #RoadSafetyWorldSeries pic.twitter.com/YLLRDbxiYk
— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) March 21, 2021
India Legends beat SL Legends in the RSWS Final. Not to be confused with –
India beating SL in 2011 WC Final
India beating SL 5 times in Asia Cup Final
India beating SL in SL by 9-0 in 2017
India beating SL 11-0 in home Tests
India beating SL 24-6 in ODIs since 2011#Cricket— Not Daniel Alexander (@_UnrealDaniel) March 21, 2021
India Legends cricket team wins Road Safety World Series title!!! India Legends cricket team defeated Srilanka Legends cricket team by 14 runs in the final. #IndiaLegends #Cricket pic.twitter.com/qrp0uAQAgf
— Sports Desk (@Shuvo10976159) March 21, 2021
What a thriller it was. A perfect match by both India & Sri Lanka. These LEGENDS proving that age is just a number!!! Hats off #RoadSafetyWorldSeries2021
— Anu (@anu_2610) March 21, 2021
India Legends win the Road Safety World Series 2021 Trophy by defeating Sri Lanka in the finals.#Cricket #RSWS2021 #INDLvsSLL #CricTracker pic.twitter.com/eVOa9GFxrS
— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) March 21, 2021
🏆 We have our first champions of the @Unacademy Road Safety World Series, an intense final sees the #IndiaLegends come out on top after a close contest against the indomitable #SriLankaLegends. pic.twitter.com/96Fo51pXcA
— Road Safety World Series (@RSWorldSeries) March 21, 2021
In 2011, India beat Sri Lanka in ODI World Cup final.
In 2021, India Legends beat Sri Lanka Legends in Road Safety Tournament final.— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 21, 2021
India Legends led by Sachin Tendulkar are the champions of Road Safety World Series.
What a performance, it's been an incredible series for India. Tendulkar, Sehwag, Yuvraj, Irfan, Yusuf all have contributed equally to this amazing tournament. pic.twitter.com/nVsLRPvCHA
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 21, 2021
Sachin Tendulkar lead India Legends won the Road Safety Tournament as they beat Sri Lanka Legends by 14 runs in the final. pic.twitter.com/HGPVR9miKt
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 21, 2021
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