Twitter Reactions: Underdogs Sri Lanka stood tall to come out on top

Winning the toss and opting to bat first, Afghanistan lost their dangerous opener Mohammed Shahzad early. Ali Zadran got a good start but couldn’t convert it.

With Afghanistan’s score at 51/4 by the end of the eleventh over, it seemed a stroll in the park for Sri Lanka. However, Asghar Stanikzai played a sensational captain’s knock scoring a briskly 62 runs from 47 balls. He was well supported by Samiullah Shenwari who played a useful cameo of 31(14). Thisara Perera picked up 3 wickets while Herath grabbed 2.

The Sri Lankan batsmen put a stellar of a start. They seemed to be at a spot of bother at one point of time at 85/3. However, veteran Dilshan stepped up and scored a magnificent 83 runs off 56 balls. His knock included 3 sixes and eight boundaries as he led the Sri Lankan chase from the front.

But the highlight of his innings was his trademark shot, the Dilscoop off Dawlat Zadran which went for a six. Afghanistan on the other hand bowled well but their fielding was a huge let down which probably cost them the match.

In the end, Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets without any further hiccups with Dilshan being adjudged the player of the match. Here are some of the Twitter reactions that took place during the course of the game:

https://twitter.com/holdingwilley/status/710465164387049476

https://twitter.com/holdingwilley/status/710480861028745216

https://twitter.com/pillya/status/71049058215467008

https://twitter.com/thecricketcouch/status/710505105884385283

https://twitter.com/thecricketcouch/status/710508611085139968