Twitter Reactions: Shikhar Dhawan and Cheteshwar Pujara score centuries as India dominate Day 1
Here are some of the amazing Twitter reactions during the course of Day 1 of the first Test.
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The Test series between India and Sri Lanka kicked off at the Galle International Stadium with India purely dominating Day 1 of the first test. India piled up 400 runs (well almost) on the first day.
Earlier in the day, it was Captain Virat Kohli who won the toss as India elected to bat first. India went in with all rounder Hardik Pandya instead of Kuldeep Yadav. Rohit Sharma was ignored. As of Sri Lanka, they dropped Suranga Lakmal.
In absence of regular openers Murali Vijay and KL Rahul, it was Shikhar Dhawan and Abhinav Mukund who walked out to bat. While Mukund got to play one game against Australia, Dhawan played his first test match in almost a year owing to his significant form in the recent past.
While Mukund couldn’t make use of the opportunity, it was Dhawan who unleashed his lethal mode. He batted with a splendid demeanour as the Sri Lankan bowlers seemed clueless in front of him. He went on to slam his fifth century in tests as the dressing room erupted into cheers for him.
Not only did he bat brilliantly, but he also made a meal out of the bowlers. He scored runs at a quick pace. Batting with a sublime strike rate of 113.1, he smashed 190 runs from just 168 balls. However, he lost out on a well deserving double century as Angelo Mathews held on to one at mid off.
If you think that was enough torture for the Sri Lankan bowlers, you’re absolutely wrong. Probably India’s best test batsman had something more to offer after a great last season. Cheteshwar Pujara made way to a scintillating century too with some fantastic batting. This was his 12th century in Tests.
India ended the day at 399/3 with Pujara batting on 144 while Ajinkya Rahane on 39, providing ample support from the other end. No wonder the day completely belonged to India even though Sri Lanka had their moments. Nuwan Pradeep took all the 3 wickets while the rest of the Sri Lankan bowlers toiled hard on the field.
Here are some of the amazing Twitter reactions during the course of Day 1 of the first Test.
The bouncer that affected Kohli for a while in the West Indies continues to haunt him here…….
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) July 26, 2017
Virat Kohli's rough patch in Tests continues. Just 49 runs in his last six innings at average 8.16. Highest: 15 vs Australia. #SLvInd
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) July 26, 2017
Umpire says out. No MCBCs from Kohli which is a conclusive evidence that he knicked it.
— Shubh AggarWall (@shubh_chintak) July 26, 2017
Kohli turning out be Pradeep's bunny ?#SLvIND
— Inshaf (@InshafImam) July 26, 2017
Kohli getting out to short balls is becoming too frequent. Not too glaring tho, knowing him, he's on it already to remove the chunks.
— mystique. (@Cricketician) July 26, 2017
Mr. Kohli. Sort yourself out before England once again comes back to haunt you. As a starting point, shed some weight off that head!#kohli
— Jogeshwar Mishra (@JogeshwarMishra) July 26, 2017
Terrible shot attempt from Kohli to get out early. Many weaknesses for him in test cricket. Every day bowlers exploiting him. #SLvIND
— Cricket Club India (@cricket_club17) July 26, 2017
Most runs scored by India on the first day of a Test:
417/2 v SL,Kanpur,2009-10
399/3 v SL, TODAY*
385/6 v SL,Ahmedabad,2009-10 #SLvIND— Umang Pabari (@UPStatsman) July 26, 2017
After Dhawan's fireworks,Pujara's composure has ensured Sri Lanka cannot win. The longer India bat,the more the spinners will enjoy bowling.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) July 26, 2017
Small time pleasures: Having your evening tea and watching Rahane & Pujara bat together in a test match.
— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) July 26, 2017
Kohli has to move down and get Rahane in at 4
— Sanjay Subrahmanyan (@sanjaysub) July 26, 2017
Cheteshwar 'Dependable' Pujara…his appetite for runs is second to none. Well played ????? #SLvInd
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) July 26, 2017
12th Test ton for Cheteshwar Pujara! The unsung hero for India in the last few years. Grind, patience, temperament! Superb stuff! #SLvIND
— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) July 26, 2017
I don't think Herath was this expensive ever?
19-4-81-0
— Athar ? (@cricdrugs) July 26, 2017
The bouncer that affected Kohli for a while in the West Indies continues to haunt him here…….
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) July 26, 2017
If life gives you another chance, grab it like Dhawan. Bossed his way to his highest Test score… #SLvInd
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) July 26, 2017
Not necessarily great for the fielding side's morale at 280/2 before tea day 1 to see Kohli strolling out… #SLvIND
— Paul Dennett (@the_summer_game) July 26, 2017
Virat Kohli comes out, asks Pujara, "How's the deck?"
Pujara: "You just saw Dhawan score 190!"Kohil: #SLvIND pic.twitter.com/BsblxPBbkV
— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) July 26, 2017
Most runs in a session (for Ind):
133 Sehwag v SL Brabourne (3rd session)
126 Dhawan v SL Galle (2nd)
121 Laxman v Aus SCG (3rd)#SLvIND— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) July 26, 2017
No matter what, these individuals have proved everyone wrong with their performances over the last few days. pic.twitter.com/uhIfFCSHfI
— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) July 26, 2017
Russell Arnold : SL could be number 1 in tests by end 2017.
Sri Lankan Team :#IndvsSL #SLvIND pic.twitter.com/FHZpLPexGX
— Tabrez Shaikh (@its_tabrez_4u) July 26, 2017
Sri Lanka to India: Pakistan ka badla humare pe kyun nikal rahe ho bhai ? #IndvsSL
— Lord Snow Chikna (@Madan_Chikna) July 26, 2017
Herath should have bowled much earlier.. he would have restricted the runs flow #INDvSL
— ZZaKir (@zakir_sanga) July 26, 2017
Dhawan's innings has been so good, that it has dwarfed Pujara's innings.
— Clive (@vanillawallah) July 26, 2017
The Shikhar Dhawan show Lankans have given up already on the first day. #Slvind #indvsl
— DIJAAS (@saajidrox) July 26, 2017
Shikhar Dhawan reaches 150 with 43 overs to go. How much will he score in a day's play? World Record is 309 Bradman, India record 284 Sehwag
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) July 26, 2017
INSIDE STORY: Shastri said he used "ICC #INDvSL series" instead of "INDvSL series" in the team meeting. That might have helped Dhawan. Wow!
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) July 26, 2017
The Indians are constantly charging down the wicket against Herath. So the plan against the spinner remains the same from 2yrs ago. #SLvIND
— Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi (@ahsannagi) July 26, 2017
Since Ashwin Debut:
Ashwin took 275 wickets in 49 Tests with 25 five fer..
Herath took 274 wickets in 49 Tests with 25 five fer..
— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) July 26, 2017
This is a good contest between pujara and pradeep.#IndvsSL .
— harichandra (@haritinku140) July 26, 2017
Out comes Che Pujara at No. 3, having had a taste of county cricket at Nottinghamshire. #SLvIND
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) July 26, 2017
Tremendous pressure on Virat Kohli. He has to prove Ravi Shastri is his best partner. Even better than Anushka. #INDvSL
— Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) July 26, 2017
Genius cricket boards arrange a cricket series in the subcontinent during monsoons. #SLvIND
— SAGAR (@sagarcasm) July 26, 2017
Proud moment for young @hardikpandya7 as he is all set to make his Test debut #TeamIndia #SLvIND pic.twitter.com/YTGTzQ0Z4y
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 26, 2017
Hardik Pandya is a wicket taker – Virat Kohli.
Kuldeep Yadav: Only if you knew what a wicket taker actually means
— Cricket bakchod (@AllTimeBakchod) July 26, 2017
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