ENG vs SL | Twitter reacts to flying Rathnayake’s superman-like catch end Atkinson’s astounding show at Lords
Unstoppable forces can come to rest through an improved usage of strategizing coupled with incredible effort. A similar show took centre stage as rigorous usage of short ball ploy was backed by Milan Rathnayake’s outstanding fielding to end Gus Atkinson’s maiden Test ton at Lord’s on the second day.
The overnight batters Matt Potts and Gus Atkinson seemed watchful against the new ball at the start of the second day but a few looseners helped the latter with boundaries, nearing him to the ninety-run mark thick and fast. After a couple of dots in the 93rd over, the Surrey bowler prodded forward on a fuller delivery to execute a lofted drive fine of mid off to race to his maiden Test ton in First Class career. Eventually, he switched gears to pile up runs for the Three Lions but a smart ploy coupled with tremendous fielding helped Sri Lanka get rid of him.
As the new ball wore out, the visitors opted for a short ball barrage against the English duo of Atkinson and Olly Stone. While Asitha Fernando was counterattacked with a couple of fours in the 100th over, the third ball did the magic with a fielder placed at the deep. Atkinson miscued a wild hack after clearing the front leg and incurred a top-edge on a short ball. The red rock swirled high towards the right of deep mid wicket where Rathnayeyke judged the ball well and prowled towards his right to grasp the red cherry mid-air. As his body thuded with the ground, the fielder managed to hold onto the ball firmly, sending the Twitterverse in awe of his incredible athleticism.
Oh what a catch!
A sensational catch marks the end of a brilliant innings 🤯
— England Cricket (@englandcricket)
Well batted, Gus 🫡
Incredible
Incredible catch taken by Rathnayaka to dismiss Gus Atkinson for a brilliant 118 off just 115 balls.
— Michael Stephen Day 🎸 (@integraps)
England 420-9 v Sri Lanka at Lords.
Sensational
🚨 gus atkinson sensational 118 runs ends with a brilliant catch. 🙌
— Ahmad Amin Khan (@AhmadAminKhan)
well played gus, 🫡. |
Brilliant
What a brilliant century from Gus Atkinson and what a fabulous catch to sadly dismiss him. But super Cricket all round.
— John Stuttard aka JB (@JBSports11)
Fabulous
Fabulous innings by Gus Atkinson for England, full of quality shots, probably embarrassing some of thos above him in the order. The catch by Rathayake for Sri Lanka was nothing short of extraordinary.
— Graham Ward (@WhiskyManc)
Superb
Giving Gus Atkinson and standing ovation in my living room. 118. What an innings!
— Iain McGuigan (@IainMcGuigan)
What a catch to get him out as well.
Phenomenal
"STANDING OVATION FOR GUS ATKINSON! A phenomenal innings comes to an end, but what a knock! 118 off 115 balls is a testament to his skill and determination. Lord's is witnessing a star in the making! "
— Ramanatha Rai (@Rai_RamTweets)
Unbelievable
Gus Atkinson with a Maiden 100 at Lord's!
— Cricket With Smile (@MIsmailShabbir3)
Coming at 6th Wicket and still scoring an century with the tail,just unbelievable👌.
True
Superb effort from England to get to 427 all out having been 216-6 with a long Tail......😳 Superb 143 from Joe Root.. AND remarkable 118 off just 115 Balls from Fast BOWLER Gus Atkinson👏Sri Lanka dreadful!!😬
— BlueNoseBear⚽️🏏🐻💙 (@YouBearsssssss)
Amazing
What a 💯 Amazing to get your 1st Test Ton at Lord's.
— Niraj N. Navindgikar (@baNkster714)
Some way to get on both sides of the honour's board at the very first go at Lord's! 👏👏 5fer & a Century! ❤🔥
Congratulations & keep going! 🏏
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