Published 20:10 IST, January 17th 2020

Netizens react to Manish Pandey's one-handed screamer to dismiss David Warner early

Manish Pandey's aerobatic one-handed catch at cover point ensured that the Indian side get rid of in-form Warner early in the innings while he was at 15

Reported by: Jitesh Vachhatani
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After a thumping chase in first ODI against India at Wankhede, Australia would have hoped to continue ir perfect run in second ODI as well. Virat Kohli and Co. looked refurbished as Indian side took Aussie bowlers to cleaners courtesy of Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul. Indian side posted a mammoth total of 340 at Rajkot and looked determined to strike early in second innings of game. 

Pandey's one-handed stunner

Indian pacer Mohammad Shami helped his side grab first wicket of second innings by sending David Warner back to pavilion. However, without Manish Pandey's moment of brilliance in field, it wouldn't have been possible to dismiss ace Australian batsman. Pandey's aerobatic one-handed catch at cover point ensured that Indian side get rid of in-form Warner early in innings. Netizens were quick eugh to heap praises on Pandey's one-handed screamer, here are a few of reactions: 

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India set a target of 341 for Australia

Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan provided India with a rollicking start at top of order. duo put on an 81-run stand before captain Virat Kohli joined forces with Shikhar Dhawan to continue run-scoring momentum. Shikhar Dhawan brought up his 29th ODI half-century on his way to a breezy 96 from 90 balls. Virat Kohli himself tched up his 56th ODI fifty and was eventually dismissed by his nemesis Adam Zampa for 78. 

Shreyas Iyer (7) and Manish Pandey (2) failed to make use of batting-friendly conditions in Rajkot as both batsmen fell for single-digit scores. At 198-3, KL Rahul arrived at crease and clobbered a sparkling 80 from just 52 balls. His quick-fire innings, coupled with big half-centuries by Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan propelled India’s total to 340-6 off ir 50 overs.

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20:10 IST, January 17th 2020