Twitter reactions to Sri Lanka collapse vs Australia at Lucknow

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.

When I went to the clinic, Sri Lanka were 120 odd for no loss
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— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) October 16, 2023

Lankan mugs are so generous. They have just played Zampa into form

— tea_addict 🇮🇳 (@on_drive23) October 16, 2023

What a collapse!

SL lost 10-84 to be bowled out for 209 in 43.3 overs

Australia haven’t yet scored 200 in the tournament, is today their day?#AUSvSL

— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) October 16, 2023

Alarming collapse. And an equally massive confidence booster for Australia who’ll definitely want to come out taking the attack to a wounded bowling unit #AUSvSL #CWC23

— Soorya Sesha (@sooryasesha7) October 16, 2023

Yesterday, Afghanistan had a tough time in the middle, losing six wickets quickly (76/6). But they made a strong comeback. One batsman held steady – Ikram 58(66), and later, two players hit boundaries ( Mujeeb and Rashid ).

Today, Sri Lanka faced a similar situation. However,… https://t.co/RcwtWhiWAq

— Troll Cricket Tamil Version (@tctv1offl) October 16, 2023

Sri Lanka 157 for 1 from 26.1 overs.

Sri Lanka 209 for 10 from 43.3 overs.

– Australia got 9 wickets for just 52 runs with Zampa taking 4 wickets, What a comeback…!!!!! pic.twitter.com/YSMz3LNqIE

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 16, 2023

“Whatta turn around in the Australian fielding performance”

“Whatta turn around in the Australian bowling performance”

– Nassair Hussain

— Ashwanth 🇦🇺 (@Ashes_774) October 16, 2023

The game, the venue, non existent buzz, the Sri Lankans shooting themselves in their own foot, all pointing towards a fact thats its a Monday game!

Only the Australians are awake!!

— Gagan Chawla (@toecrushrzzz) October 16, 2023

Seems to be the season for spectacular collapses. There is an aspect of innings building to 50 overs batting and I wonder if players in the middle order, who are accustomed to T20 cricket, haven’t really got around to the idea of having a lot more time

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 16, 2023

It’s not DdS’ or Wella’s fault that they are batting at 6 and 7. Nor is it Bradman’s fault that he is opening the batting. It’s down to Sri Lanka’s poor understanding of the format and bad squad construction.

— The Armchair Critic (@DArmChairCritic) October 16, 2023

“Cummins’ eyes have got that killer gleam,” in the last hour or so & Australia finally look completely switched on in this World Cup #CWC23 #AusvSL

— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) October 16, 2023