Twitter Reactions: MS Dhoni failed to finish off the 1st T20I for India

Indian limited overs skipper MS Dhoni is arguably one of the finest finishers in modern day cricket. However, he was subjected to some criticism after the first T20I against West Indies at Florida on 27th August, as he failed to take his side over the line.

Team India needed 2 runs to win off the final ball with Dhoni on the strike, every Indian fan expected the captain cool to win it for them but he was dismissed by Dwayne Brave as India lost by a run.

As expected he was trending on Twitter, as some of the fans criticized MS Dhoni for the loss and some others defended him after what happened. However, the fans need to understand how difficult it can be to pull it off each time. In a pressure situation, he missed his timing as he failed to pick the slower delivery from Bravo who is undoubtedly one of the best death bowlers.

Meanwhile, KL Rahul was the key in India’s chase as he remained unbeaten on 110 and also became the third batsman after Suresh Raina and Rohit Sharma to score centuries in all three formats of the game for India.

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With the win, West Indies is leading the series 1-0, and will take on India in the 2nd T20I today (28th August), at the same venue and without a doubt, it will also be a run fest.

Here is how the Twitter reacted as MS Dhoni failed to finish it off for India in the 1st T20I:

Spare a thought for MS Dhoni. First he was unable to finish the match and now he has to tolerate Ravi Shastri at the presentation.#IndvsWI

— The-Lying-Lama (@KyaUkhaadLega) August 27, 2016

KL Rahul should have refused to take a single when he got strike. Do a Dhoni on Dhoni. #IndvWI

— cricBC (@cricBC) August 27, 2016

Defending 7 off the last over in a high scoring thriller, where the run rate is 12 is world class. Bravo is a rare commodity! #Gold #IndvsWI

— Srini Mama ? (@SriniMama16) August 27, 2016

And India lose by 1 run after Dhoni is caught off Bravo. Maybe we needed Sushant Singh Rajput in there. #IndvsWI

— DNA (@dna) August 27, 2016

MS Dhoni isn't the finisher he used to be, but offer him a length delivery, and he'll clear 100m faster than Bolt.

— Chinmay Bhogle (@chinmaybhogle) August 27, 2016

What a game, what a fight! Love you #Dhoni and the team India always, no matter what 🙂 #INDvsWI

— Neetu N Chandra (@Neetu_Chandra) August 27, 2016

Haters are Ready with their swords Against @msdhoni no mattr what you r champ. Lets Celebrate the success of Cricket in Us. #IndvsWI

— Prince Raj (@prthecool55) August 27, 2016

It Doesn't Matter MS Dhoni. You've Won Us The World Cup.
We Still Love You. #ISupportMSD#IndvsWI #WIvIND #T20

— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadejaaaa) August 27, 2016

Sushant right now #IndvsWI pic.twitter.com/DUuARNo0CB

— Sagar (@sagarcasm) August 27, 2016

Haters strarted blaming #Dhoni Now
Cmmon Grow up guyzz..Tonight's match is all about Entertainment…#IndvsWI

— Salmaniac!!! (@Ankitpandat1) August 27, 2016

@pallavisingh13 @SudarshanEMA Shikhar Dhawan. In the last 9 balls #Dhoni faced in yday match, he scored 8 runs. Finisher??!! #IndvsWI

— Vijay Koshy (@vijaykoshy) August 28, 2016

MS Dhoni to Stuart Binny in Dressing Room#IndvsWI pic.twitter.com/U2ww6RVtd1

— Sunil (@akshaykanitkar) August 27, 2016

Dont Be Upset #Dhoni its Happen We Proud Of You And we Love You #TeamIndiaInUSA

— SHAMIMUJ ZAMA (@SHAMIMUJZAMA1) August 28, 2016

https://twitter.com/saudUkhan/status/769770104250859520

Just feeling little bit sad for him?? #Dhoni #IndvsWI pic.twitter.com/BTbao3M5Cg

— Mitali Patel (@Mitali_20) August 28, 2016

#dhoni The best #finisher of #westindies

— Shamlan A (@Shamlan19) August 28, 2016

Marlon Samuels be like, "I perform only in finals. Be it final match, or final ball" #IndvsWI

— Abhishek Sharma (@AbhishekMSharma) August 27, 2016

Marlon Samuels has ensured a guest appearance in Dhoni's biopic.#IndvsWI

— aniket (@Aniket_bhau) August 27, 2016

Marlon Samuels will get a lead in some Bollywood movie for this. #IndvsWI #TumBin3

— Niche (@Zwackleby) August 27, 2016

Marlon samuels…. This is how 1.2 billion people felt when those no balls were bowled.. Just more in magnitude #IndvsWI

— Hriday (@beinghridophile) August 27, 2016

Marlon Samuels be like "saala ek catch drop kiya to tha pahle! ab ye catch bhi drop karta to clear fixing ho jaati!"#IndvsWI #T20 #Florida

— Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) August 27, 2016

Searching for @msdhoni fans on my timeline like pic.twitter.com/tTdAiW4tld

— James Falcon (@jamesfalconwwe) August 27, 2016