TWITTER REACTION : Dunith Wellalage’s all-round performance
India registered a 41-run win over Sri Lanka in the 4th match of the Super Fours of the Asia Cup on Tuesday at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. India batted first, and they were bowled out for 213 runs in 49.1 overs. In reply to that, Sri Lanka bundled out for 172 runs in 41.3 overs. Even though Sri Lanka lost the match, 20-year-old Sri Lankan all-rounder Dunith Wellalage was fantastic with the bat and ball. He claimed five wickets for 40 runs while scoring an unbeaten 42 runs in 46 balls. He was awarded the player of the match for his all-round performance.
Here are some social media reactions to Wellalage’s performance.
Winning over a billion hearts in a single day. 👏🫡 pic.twitter.com/qifHYXlapx
— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) September 12, 2023
An incredible performance that deserves appreciation 🫡
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) September 12, 2023
Well played, Wellalage! 👏#OneFamily #AsiaCup2023 #INDvSL
This is an appreciation tweet for the youngster, DUNITH WELLALAGE! 🌟👏#INDvSL
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) September 12, 2023
India is just 1 wicket away from closing this game out. However, I can’t help but admire DDS’s skill against Spin, he is rarely caught on the move and most importantly the angle of his bat is always with the spin.👏👏 #AsiaCup23 #INDvSL
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) September 12, 2023
I don’t want to talk about Dunith…
Congratulations on your Man of the match performance young Dunith Wellalage. Really enjoyed your all-rounder performance. Superstar in the making ⭐️ #INDvSL #DunithWellalage #AsiaCup23
— Vinay Kumar R (@Vinay_Kumar_R) September 12, 2023
He can bowl, bat and put on a fight. Sri Lanka's got a new hero and he's just 20-years-old! 👏 pic.twitter.com/xGolBkcqnp
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) September 12, 2023
