T20 World Cup 2021 | Twitter reacts as Australia storm past West Indies to inch closer to semi-finals
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Chris Gayle (15) and Evin Lewis (29) showed some fine aggression at the top, but Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins delivered early blows to reduce West Indies to 35/3 in the fourth over. Gayle struck two sixes in his short blitz and walked back to a standing ovation in what happened to be his last international outing.
Adam Zampa then restricted the scoring in a disciplined spell of 1/20, before Kieron Pollard (44) and Andre Russell (18* off 7) helped West Indies finish at 157/7.
In reply, Aaron Finch’s dismissal to Akeal Hosein for 9 was the lone blip in Australia’s run-chase. David Warner (89*) and Mitchell Marsh (53) stitched 124 off 75 to secure a thumping eight-wicket win with 22 balls to spare. Gayle had a moment of joy late in the day, as he dismissed Marsh moments before Australia completed the chase.
Australia moved to the second position in the points table and are almost through to the semi-finals. South Africa will need to defeat England by a margin of around 60 runs to move past Australia and seal a semi-final spot.
Dominant from Australia
Yeah🥳🥳clinical performance by boys, all eyes on now then, . elusive t20 title has to come to our hands . was terrific,got his form at right time. Just 2 more wins boys
— Michael W (FRANZCO/P.O) (@MichaelWters)
Superb performance!
David Warner is back in form
— jennifer (@jennife74834570)
The pocket-sized dynamo scored a blistering 89*(56) to help his team get a great win.
Russell muscle!
Russell 111 Metre Six 🔥
— Abhi Ur Rehmani🇦🇫 (@be_mewadi)
Well played!
Chris Gayle Signs Off with the wicket of Mitchell Marsh 😂
— Roger Christ (@RogerEmmanuel7)
End of an era!
Thank you Dwayne Bravo for all the memories the greatest All Rounder produced by West Indies. legend of the game
— Sanjay.V (@Sanjay77977)
Absolutely
End of an Era - Chris Gayle and Dwayne Bravo. Legend of this game.
— ꧁༒☬ 👑Anshu👑☬༒꧂ (@TheAnshur19)
Rt for Bravo & gyle
Things you love to see
created a guard of honour for and , both autographing the camera! had a little champion dance with Warner!
— BlueCap 🇮🇳 (@IndianzCricket)
Poignant as usual
The banter, mutual respect, a guard of honour by the opposition. 2 absolute legends of T20 cricket
— Calmasutra (@gufawaale)
Dwayne 'Champion' &
Chris 'Universe Boss' .
Why sports can tug a million heartstrings at one go, so very poignant. at its best.
HAHA!
Chris Gayle was searching for sand-paper in Warner's pocket instead he found RCB |
— Titu Mama™🦁 (@TituTweets_)
Couldn't agree more
World of cricket miss both of them highest runs in highest wicket taker in
— Chili-Milli 🌶️ (@niddalicious)
Respect from Pakistan, best of luck for the future.
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