Twitter reactions: Bowlers shine in Sri Lanka’s thrilling win over Australia

In an exciting contest, Sri Lankan bowlers put up a defining present to energy the house aspect to a series-levelling 26-run win over Australia in the second ODI. The guests may solely handle to succeed in 189 in pursuit of a rain-revised goal of 216.

Australia misplaced their final 5 wickets for simply 19 runs due to inspirational bowling by Chamika Karunaratne and Dushmantha Chameera. Karunaratne picked up a three-wicket haul whereas conceding 47 runs in seven overs. Equally, Chameera bagged two scalps for 19 runs in 6.1 overs. Teen Dunith Wellalage additionally shined with the ball, taking a few wickets whereas freely giving 25 runs in 5 overs.

David Warner (37), Glenn Maxwell (30) and Steve Smith (30) did make some useful contributions however weren’t sufficient to take the vacationers over the end line.

Earlier, Pat Cummins‘ scintillating 4-wicket haul efficiency guided Australia to limit Sri Lanka at 220/9 in 47.4 overs. Kusal Mendis (36), Dhananjaya de Silva (34) and Dasun Shanaka (34) chipped in with precious knocks to make sure hosts breached the 200-run mark.

Cummins picked up a 4-fer for 35 in 8.4 overs, whereas Maxwell bagged two scalps for 35 in his quota of 10 overs. Debutant Matthew Kuhnemann had fun with the ball, taking two wickets whereas conceding solely 48 runs in 10 overs.

Right here is how Twitter reacted:

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Participant of the Match – Chamika Karunaratne 🔥🔥🔥#SLvAUS #CheerForLions pic.twitter.com/LiCSggCv4Y

— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) June 16, 2022

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What a end!

Sri Lanka’s bowlers had been excellent as they defended 215 #SLvAUS

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) June 16, 2022

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Huge large win not just for @OfficialSLC however for all Sri Lankans .. what pleasure .. Nicely achieved lads .. now that was an excellent crew efficiency and wanted to return from inside 👏👏👏Proud .. very proud #SlVaus

— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) June 16, 2022

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Arduous fought win from the boys at Pallekele💪
Happy with the best way our bowlers rallied round to defend a low rating. We should always maintain this angle going ahead.

Liked seeing the grins of the group❤️ #SLvAUS

— Lasith Malinga (@ninety9sl) June 16, 2022

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Sri Lanka tie the collection 1-1 after an unbelievable fightback to win the second #SLvAUS ODI 👏 pic.twitter.com/bHTqhWIBiZ

— ICC (@ICC) June 17, 2022

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wao what a present from this younger @OfficialSLC aspect beat Australia by 26 runs in 2nd ODI.. Chamika Karunaratne took 3 wickets + vital run out of Alex Carey at essential time. Aus final 5 wickets went down on solely 19 runs #AUSvSL #SLvsAUS pic.twitter.com/KeAdhwXrOD

— Shakeel Khan Khattak (@ShakeelktkKhan) June 16, 2022

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Chamika Karunaratne has the knack of taking essential wickets.

— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) June 16, 2022

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Questions on Chamika Karunaratne’s place within the crew have been answered in the interim. He is simply made issues occur each time he is been given the chance. #SLvAUS

— Estelle Vasudevan (@Estelle_Vasude1) June 16, 2022

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Dunith took Smith’s and agar’s wicket within the 1st odi, head’s and marnus’s wicket in his 2nd odi.. this younger boy has a brilliant future..#SLvAUS

— Rukaiya Riyaz (@rukaiyariyaz) June 17, 2022

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Dasun is not combating for his place within the crew. He’s irreplaceable atm. He’s making an attempt to take one of the best resolution for the crew. He underbowled Chamika prior to now. However, I do not assume he’ll do it anymore. Sure, I agree thier roles are conflicted. Bought to outline it proper. #SLvAUS

— 🇱🇰✊🏽 The Fortunate One ✊🏽🇱🇰 (@lakshithadasan3) June 17, 2022