Twitter Reactions: Pat Cummins' twin strikes keeps Australia on top despite fifties from Vince and Stoneman

The much awaited Ashes series finally kicked off in Brisbane. While England managed a good start powered by the duo of James Vince and Mark Stoneman, Australia were able to level that with quick wickets in the end. Vince was the standout performer of the day for the visitors with his innings of 83. Earlier in the day, it was skipper Joe Root who won the toss as England elected to bat first at the Gabba. Both Vince and Stoneman were included in the playing XI. Australia handed Test debut to Cameron Bancroft. England weren’t off to a good start. Mitchell Starc who started brilliantly had Alastair Cook edge one to the first slip in his second over. With two new and inexperienced batsmen at the crease, the pressure was on England. However, they put up a stellar batting performance and recovered the visitors into a strong position. Combining for a brilliant partnership of 125 runs for the second wicket, they went on to register splendid half centuries. While Mark Stoneman scored 53, James Vince put up a stupendous effort worth 83. Both the batsmen made sure England had the upper edge for a considerable period. Stoneman was bowled by Pat Cummins as soon as he reached his fifty. As for Vince, he went for a suicidal run with Lyon making a perfect throw at the non-striker’s end.Root walked in with the score 145/3. However, Pat Cummins had him trapped in front of the stumps. The Australians reviewed the umpire’s decision who had adjudged it not out. The replays showed that the ball was clearly hitting the stumps and Root was dismissed cheaply. On the other hand, Dawid Malan continued to bat with responsibility. Moeen Ali also stood his ground till the end of the day. He even hit a six off Nathan Lyon. Both managed to stay afloat till stumps on Day 1 as England were 196/4. Cummins was the pick amongst the Australian bowlers as he got a couple of wickets. Twitter was all geared up for one of the most famous rivalries in cricket. While the duo of Vince and Stoneman was praised for their fantastic batting, Tim Paine got trolled for dropping a catch. On the other hand, there was appreciation for Pat Cummins and criticism for Root. Here we present to you some of the best Twitter reactions from Day 1 of the first Ashes Test: Very impressed with Stoneman and Vince so far. In no trouble, looking calm. The bowling so far has been very different from what the talk suggested!! — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 23, 2017 Just the kind of brilliance Aus required,not much happening but Lyon strikes in the field with a superb run out #ashes — zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) November 23, 2017 What a morning, let the banter begin! I'm gonna end some Twitter careers ? #Ashes — Jimmy Neesham (@JimmyNeesh) November 22, 2017 Not the perfect session for England, but good enough. Bit disappointed that after all the pre series chat about Mitchell Johnson that Smith didn’t give him a bowl. — Peter Miller (@TheCricketGeek) November 23, 2017 The moment that the Australian selectors regretted picking Tasmania’s first slipper as its #Ashes keeper. pic.twitter.com/qdGxKUdbLZ — Dennis Does Ashes (@DennisCricket_) November 23, 2017 Swann is terrifically insightful, but suspect many exhausted viewers might be happy for him to again go home after the Third Test. — Pavilion Opinions (@pavilionopinion) November 23, 2017 James Vince is doing that seducing thing. Some of those shots are the equivalent of a dozen red roses and dinner at the best restaurant in town. But will he call us tomorrow? #Ashes — Melinda Farrell (@melindafarrell) November 23, 2017 Maybe Nathan Lyon was right about ending careers but I don't think he meant Tim Paine's ???? #whoops #Ashes — Kevin Adams (@AshesVictory) November 23, 2017 Paine providing a tribute to Matthew Wade with a dropped catch#Ashes — Dennis Does Ashes (@DennisCricket_) November 23, 2017 Presumably Lyon meant they were hoping to end these guys’ careers as fringe Test batsmen. #Ashes — Dan Liebke (@LiebCricket) November 23, 2017 50 for James Vince, his first test 50. Has batted well this innings, punishing the bad balls but more importantly has looked to fight it out. — Clive (@vanillawallah) November 23, 2017 The best keeper in Australia drops the first catch that comes to him. — सज्जन लौंडा (@Sajjanlaunda) November 23, 2017 Australia were supposed to end careers. They have already given life to two careers on Day 1. #Ashes — Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) November 23, 2017 Australia making England feel at home. Rains on the first day of a Test. #Ashes — Manya (@CSKian716) November 23, 2017 Nathan Lyon has looked more threatening in his first few overs than the quicks have been after the first 2-3 overs of play. — Clive (@vanillawallah) November 23, 2017 The Australian selectors asked themselves the simple question:‘Who is the best gloveman in the country?’ The name they came back with was Tim Paine.#Ashes pic.twitter.com/BdbPEExGFY — Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) November 23, 2017 Australia’s best player. #Ashes pic.twitter.com/AoZjEEZBgz — Dennis Does Ashes (@DennisCricket_) November 23, 2017 When Aleem Dar gives you an appreciatively cheeky smile you know you've pulled off a freaky piece of fielding… #Ashes — Melinda Farrell (@melindafarrell) November 23, 2017 There is always something about watching test matches that happen in Australia. Ashes is here and no better time to be tuned in. #Ashes2017 — Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) November 23, 2017 Boycott's reaction when Joe Root tries reverse-sweeping Nathan Lyon…#Ashes pic.twitter.com/X5JovNm5wa — Cricket365 (@Cricket365) November 23, 2017 High class bowling this from Cummins. And Root is a goner! And some Australians want to drop him lol. You're kidding mate. — Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) November 23, 2017 Cummins doing all right since finishing his 10 overs. — Dave Tickner (@tickerscricket) November 23, 2017 Moeen is the opposite of a short ball specialist He gets scared eyes#Ashes — Dennis Does Ashes (@DennisCricket_) November 23, 2017

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Twitter Reactions: Pat Cummins' twin strikes keeps Australia on top despite fifties from Vince and Stoneman

While the duo of Vince and Stoneman was praised for their fantastic batting, Tim Paine got trolled for dropping a catch.

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