Twitter reacts as Sri Lanka pull off a Pakistan-like batting collapse in Cardiff

06/01/2019

Sri Lanka opened their World Cup campaign with a paltry total of 136 runs on the scoreboard as their batsmen struggled to score against the New Zealand pace trio. Cricket fans expressed their disappointment on Twitter and roasted Sri Lankan for their terrible batting performances.

Very bad start by the Asians

Another disappointing batting day at the World Cup. Expect batting sides to be a bit more conservative up front from here on.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 1, 2019

Lol!!

Seems like, Sri Lanka not bothered about competing against New Zealand... Only want to chase 105 set up by Pakistan yesterday! #NZvsSL #WorldCup

— Navneet Mundhra (@navneet_mundhra) June 1, 2019

Unexpected batting by Sri Lanka

Why should I ever have any hope for this country's anything? #cwc #NZvsSL pic.twitter.com/Vtolhp3ZTr
— Ravihansi (@RavihansiF) June 1, 2019

Vintage Perara couldn't repeat it!!

For a moment i thought thisara perera is playing sensibly but i am wrong. Its the same old perera..Throwing away his wicket after getting a good start !!!#NZvsSL #CricketWorldCup2019 #thisaraperera
— Kishore Kumar (@ItsmeKolipaka) June 1, 2019

Absolutely!!

Looks like this #WorldCup and the revised format showcases the weaknesses and strengths of teams more clearly! Be ready for a lot of one sided games. #NZvsSL
— Bhavna Balakrishnan (@Bhavna__B) June 1, 2019

Hilarious!!

Srilanka just scored more than Paxtan. 😂#NZvsSL
— Sammy (@pkmkb___) June 1, 2019

MS is the best of all-time!

in recent time I think Kane Williamson is a best captain in the world after MS Dhoni...!!!#WorldCup #WorldCup2019 #SLvNZ #NZvSL #NZvsSL
— Ashraf (@IamTheAshraf) June 1, 2019

Disappointment for the Cricket fans!

First Pakistan and now Sri Lanka! Are Asian teams having a tough time against the pace?

Indian batting too suffered against New Zealand in the warm-up.#NZvSL #NZvsSL #CWC19 #AFGvAUS @bhogleharsha @cricketaakash @virendersehwag @cricketworldcup @GautamGambhir
— Sushant Agarwal🇮🇳 (@sushant_ddn) June 1, 2019

Even earlier as possible!!

Think I might be home earlier than I thought!!😲😲#CWC19 #NZvsSL #bbccricket
— Sue Greening (@greeningse) June 1, 2019

Repeat mode of Pakistan highlights!!

Today #SL playing like #PAK 's yesterday game!

It seems like #NZ will have a cakewalk WIN!#SL 60/5 in 15 overs!

Warm-up matches were wicketless!

Now full of falling wickets!

Have to aware of pitch read & should avoid hitting for first 20 overs!#NZvsSL #CWC19
— ThaLaPaThYaN (@tamizhanlogesh) June 1, 2019

Asian teams - Pak & SL struggling on English wkts, hope India taking lessons before facing SA! #NZvsSL #CWC19
— hemanshu mistry (@_hemanshu_) June 1, 2019

Ridiculous!!

SL giving very tough competition to Pakistan scoreboard #SLVNZ #NZvsSL #WorldCup2019
— PerPendiCular (@RahulGa35742224) June 1, 2019

Would have been Pak vs SL!!

5 down Srilanka for just 59 runs..

Seems Pakistan will beat them too 😂🇵🇰#SLvNZ #NZvsSL #CWC19
— Aatif🏹The Archer🏹 (@AatifAzio) June 1, 2019

Absolutely, Well said!!

Another one-sided match.#NZvsSL
— #LaayegaToKohliHi 💙 (@ananyaa_18) June 1, 2019

Sri Lanka, watch out for Doully!!

Change in commentary done the trick for @blackcaps as #NZ got back to back wickets. Welcome to the commentary box @Sdoull #NZvsSL @skysportnz @radiosportnz @ICC #CWC2019
— Kuldip Patel (@kuldip555) June 1, 2019