The second test between hosts Sri Lanka and India began with the visitors batting first on a relatively flat deck. The hosts struck early twice as the Indians were reduced to 12-2. In walked India’s skipper Virat Kohli, and that pretty much changed the complexion of the game. In association with KL Rahul, Kohli scripted India’s comeback as the duo shared a mammoth partnership. Rahul went on to make a well deserved ton, while Kohli was dismissed for 78. Rohit Sharma too finally made an impact as he played a superb knock of 79. However, Sharma was dismissed at the fag end of the day. Below, we have a look at some of the top tweets during the first day’s play between India and Sri Lanka.
Binny’s mode of dismissal shouldn’t surprise anyone…remember Lord’s? #SLvInd
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) August 20, 2015
stuart dummy #SLvIND
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) August 20, 2015
Lokesh Rahul hits his second Test 100 from 180 balls in the 2nd #SLvIND Test Match LIVE: http://t.co/HJKoedo08X pic.twitter.com/ScykJ6JhUq
— ICC (@ICC) August 20, 2015
#SLvIND good century by @klrahul11 jus d beginning way 2 go good support by @imVkohli n @ImRo45 #SL bowled well very good day for both
— Mukesh (@mMukesh69) August 20, 2015
In 1st Test, Dhawan, “Enjoyed partnership with Virat”. In 2nd Test, Rahul, “Enjoyed partnership with Virat”. #MrDependable #SLvInd
— Gorkhali Cricket (@GorkhaliCricket) August 20, 2015
Overall a good day . Lost 2 early wickets and Binny failed. Rest all ok #SLvInd
— Aniket (@Aniket_DN) August 20, 2015
LEGEND! #ThankYouSanga #SLvIND #INDvsSL #INDvSL #SLvsIND #cricket #Sangakkara
— Qamber Ali (@Qamber5121472) August 20, 2015
#SLvIND day 1i think it was 65-35 for India .
— পাহাড়ি (@sakhawat_h) August 20, 2015
A good day for India’s cricketers. 319-6 after day 1. Could have been better if @ImRo45 stuck around! #SLvIND #SangaSignsOff
— Nikesh Rughani (@NikeshBBC) August 20, 2015