Zimbabwe thrashes Sri Lanka: Here’s how Twitter reacted praising the rise of Zimbabwe

Published : Jul 11, 2017, 10:17 AM ISTUpdated : Mar 31, 2018, 06:57 PM IST
Zimbabwe thrashes Sri Lanka: Here’s how Twitter reacted praising the rise of Zimbabwe

Synopsis

Zimbabwe beat strong Sri Lankan team in the final ODI match to win the ODI series 3-2. This win over Sri Lanka has given joy for cricket fans who have praised the Zimbabwean team. Mohammed Kaif tweeted how hard it is to beat Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka.

The not so favourites of the cricket world, Zimbabwe thrashed  Sri Lankan team in the final ODI match to win the ODI series 3-2 on Monday.

Sri Lanka had to face huge blow in the first innings, putting up the uncompetitive score of 203 in 50 overs. The Pakistani-born Zimbabwe all-rounder Sikandar Raza ran over the middle order of Sri Lanka by getting three men out.

Coming to chase the low total as 203, Zimbabwe openers Hamilton Masakadza and Solomon Mire expressed themselves giving a great start. They put up a partnership of 92 by 14.2 overs.

However, Zimbabwe faced an immediate downfall after 23rd over. They lost six wickets within 23-34 overs which gave hope to Sri Lankan bowlers. But Raza came to their rescue again who batted throughout the game giving Zimbabwe a win by three wickets.

This win over Sri Lanka has given joy for cricket fans who have praised the team from African Continent. Here’s a look at cricket celebrities wishing Zimbabwe on Twitter:

Mohammed Kaif expressed how hard it is to beat Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka. He congratulated Zimbabwe for their impressive victory.

 

Aakash Chopra tweeted with two questions posed on Twitter. He asked is this a rise of Zimbabwe or the decline of Sri Lanka.

 

Stuart Matsikenyeri, a Zimbabwe cricketer, tweeted that the team has made the country proud.

 

Tatenda Taibu, a former Zimbabwe cricketer, congratulated Masakadza for his batting.

 

After the loss against Zimbabwe, Angelo Mathews, captain of Sri Lanka said “It’s one of the lowest points in my career. This one is hard to swallow.”

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