Cricket News: Twitter reactions to Sri Lanka collapse vs Australia at Lucknow | Reactions to Sri Lanka losing 10/84 against Australia
Prior to a gusty wind storm, Sri Lanka were blown away in the middle overs by Australia to leave their World Cup campaign hanging by a thread. Sitting pretty at 125/0 and then 157/1, the Lions went on to be bowled out for just 209 in a disappointing end to a batting display that promised so much.
David Warner set the tone after Australia started off in flat fashion once again. The opener took two excellent catches in the deep which contributed to two of the first three wickets to fall. Also, in encouraging news for Australia, Pat Cummins was as accurate with the ball as he was in the field, and Adam Zampa found his rhythm, taking 4/47.
In contrast to their horror show against South Africa last weekend, the Australians were much sharper in the field, especially in the second-half of the innings. Cummins’ run out of Dunith Wellalage was the highlight, with other instances of excellent ground fielding to keep the pressure on the Sri Lankans. The Lions were unable to cope, with only Charith Asalanka (25*) reaching double figures apart from the two openers.
Australia, who didn’t reach 200 in either of their first two World Cup matches, need 210 to win to seal their first victory of the 2023 edition.
Reactions to Sri Lanka collapse of 52/9 in World Cup vs Australia
“From 125/0 to 209 all out. A collapse that even Pakistan would be proud of,” one fan tweeted. “They have just played Zampa into form,” said another.
Here are some reactions from Sri Lanka’s incredible collapse, where they lost 9/52.
