The game against India was undoubtedly one of the best wins in the recent past for the Lankans, as they put a halt to India’s smooth progression in the Champions trophy 2017.
Following a good start, the wicket of Virat Kohli hampered proceedings however they were brought back on track by Dhawan.
ABD yesterday, Virat Kohli today
OUT for a duck the Indian skipper, easy nick to the keeper #INDvSL #CT17
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) June 8, 2017
Sri Lanka conceded 321 as Shikar Dhawan scored a sensational century guiding favorites India to a commanding position at the end of the first innings.
100 for @SDhawan25! His 10th in ODI crickethttps://t.co/3VzGviqIok #INDvSL #CT17 pic.twitter.com/K1uzpX31EF — ICC (@ICC) June 8, 2017
Following the first innings, many gave the Lankan’s no hope of chasing down the mammoth score.
Can’t see Sri Lanka getting beyond 260 ….. #INDvSL #CT17
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 8, 2017
Sri Lanka came to bat with a mountain to climb and it got steep as Niroshan Dickwella was dismissed for just 7 runs with in 5 overs. However, Kusal Mendis joined Dhanushka Gunathilaka, guiding the Lankans towards safety. It was Kusal’s incredible 89 which helped Sri Lanka and won him the man of the match award along with it.
What a match! 89 from Player of the Match @KusalMendis1 helped to keep Group B wide open! #INDvSL #CT17 pic.twitter.com/BnNwPwTSNE — ICC (@ICC) June 8, 2017
Former cricketers took to Social Media to praise the Lanka effort and victory.
Amazing. It mean a lot to the team. So proud watching from the com box. Captain fantastic+army man+young genius+injury sub=victory
— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) June 8, 2017
What a Chase… what a win … @OfficialSLC #CT17 Well done fellows !!! Incredible stuff… against all odds showed a lot of character!!!???
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) June 8, 2017
Well done boys! Showed the brand of cricket we have to play to win this tournament… really proud ? celebrate the win and onwards we go. — Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) June 8, 2017
With the game heating up, Lakshan Sandakan, running the water and along with it a message into the centre.
This picture reminds me of Road Runner!?? Pic via @IsurusameeraTP – @ThePapareSports #INDvSL #CT17 #ChampionsTrophy2017 pic.twitter.com/jkTdDR2Ewm — Tharindu Jayasinghe (@thariya_36) June 8, 2017
Sri Lanka received many wishes from around the world and even the Pakistan fans got into the act.
Heartiest Congratulations!! to All the Sri Lankan supporters across the globe ??Our support and prayers are with you guys ??#IndVSL #CT17 — Ihtisham ul Haq (@iihtishamm) June 8, 2017
#CT17 | Congratulations to #TeamSriLanka on a magnificent victory over India in London. Well played to @Angelo69Mathews. #INDvSLpic.twitter.com/ueKszp05hW — Nondescripts C.C. (@NondescriptsCC) June 9, 2017
Journalists and our own members from ThePapare team took to twitter to congratulate Sri Lanka for the win.
Murali in the ICC Hall of Fame, SL win, Mathews dedicates it to flood victims – that’s as good a day as Lanka could have had in London tbh.
— Andrew F Fernando (@andrewffernando) June 8, 2017
Never underestimate ?? Take a bow captain @Angelo69Mathews
We sure proved everyone wrong! SL beat IND by 7 wickets #INDvsSL— Kushan Randeni (@KushanRandeni) June 8, 2017
Captain Angelo and Dhanushka expressed their elision following the game.
We dedicate this to everyone affected by https://t.co/PNInuzuCOG u all.Thanks for the love and blessings.big one coming up #greatful
— Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) June 8, 2017
Great win to our #CT17 campaign.hppy to b a part.suprb knck frm @KusalMendis1 n gud cameos frm skip,asela n kjp.
Keep believng n supporting!— Danushka Gunathilaka (@danushka_70) June 9, 2017
