Published 15:26 IST, October 31st 2019
IPL teams Rajasthan Royals and SRH engage in hilarious Twitter banter
Steve Smith and David Warner were involved in a match-winning 117-run partnership against Sri Lanka in the second T20I. IPL teams RR and SRH were happy
In another dominating display by the home side, Australia defeated Sri Lanka by nine wickets at The Gabba to go 2-0 up in the T20I series. Sri Lanka, batting first, were bowled out for just 117 in 19 overs. Australia lost captain Finch for a duck, however, a 117-run partnership between David Warner and Steve Smith ensured that the home side romped through the chase with seven overs to spare.
Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad banter over Smith-Warner partnership
Steve Smith represents Rajasthan Royals while left-handed batsman David Warner plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL). In the second game against Sri Lanka, Smith registered his third T20I half-century and his first in nearly three years. Warner himself continued from where he left off in Adelaide, scoring a brisk 60* from 41 balls in his partnership with Smith.
Both Royals and Sunrisers took to Twitter to celebrate match-winning half-centuries of their respective cricketers. Sunrises, while posting a comment about the duo’s partnership, jokingly wrote “What better than both of them batting together”. The Royals, at their quirky best, soon responded by asking if the Sunrisers are willing to release Warner from their line-up.
Sri Lanka’s tour of Australia will continue as the two teams will now face each other for the final T20I of the series. The match will be held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 1. Aaron Finch-led team will be eying another win to complete a 3-0 clean-sweep over the visiting Sri Lankans.
Updated 17:35 IST, October 31st 2019