betvisa liveTwitter reactions: Ramesh Mendis’ heroics put Sri Lanka in commanding position on Day 2 of 2nd Test

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Here is how Twitter reacted

Ramesh Mendis‘ scintillating all-round effort helped Sri Lanka reach a commanding position on Day 2 of their ongoing second Test against Pakistan in Galle.

Mendis first frustrated the Pakistan bowlers in the morning session with a vital 35 before destroying the visitor’s batting order by bagging three wickets.

The tourists were reduced to 191/7 at Stumps, trailing Sri Lanka’s first innings score of 378 by 187 runs.

Leg-spinner Yasir Shah remained unbeaten on 13, while Agha Salman, who displayed excellent form with the bat, fell for 62 on the final delivery of the day’s play.

Brief Score:

Pakistan 191/7 (Agha Salman 62, Ramesh Mendis 3/42) trail Sri Lanka 378 (Dinesh Chandimal 80, Niroshan Dickwella 51, Oshada Fernando 50, Naseem Shah 3/58, Yasir Shah 3/83) by 187 runs.

Here is how Twitter reacted:

. falls just before stumps af🔯ter 🔯a fighting innings.
ꦑPakistan trail by 187 runs at the end of Daꦚy Two 🏏 |
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB)

Under the circumstances, a gallant display of self-belief, concentration & skills by Salman Ali Agha. Dividends of another chance despite f🎀ailure on debut. The concept of one Test wonderღs should be eliminated. Bravo 👍💪 more power to you.
— Dr. Nauman Niaz (@DrNaumanNiaz)

Stumps in Galle! 🏏
Pakistan finish the day on 191/7 trail by 187.
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC)

Dinesh Chandimal last 4 Test innimgs:
80
94*
76
206*
— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket)

Ramesh Mendis was almost dropped for the second Test after an unimpressive bowling effort last week. He’s bounced back well. Pitch s🍷till good for batting. Sri Lanka have bowled really well to take seven wickets. Mendiꦿs gutsy cricketer. Gun fielder and always chips in with bat.
— Rex Clementine (@RexClementine)

Stumps in Galle! 🏏
Pakistan finish the day on 191/7 trail by 187.
— UMAR MUHAMMAD (@Umar4888)

Clever Bowling by Ramesh Mendis, Mixing it up very Beautifully, One Flighted fuller at 80 kph a𝄹nother One Quicker Armer at 90 kph with Control.
— ﷽𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗭𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗿 🇵🇰 (@iam_JZK)

Bowlers enjoy plying their trade in the second innings but what stands out in these stats is Yasir Shah's strike-rate. As good as some fast bowling greats. A wicket every 46 balls!
— Hassan Bilal (@hbstats56)

Ramesh Mendis led an inspired Sri Lanka spin attack to leave Pakistan in trouble at 191-7 in reply to the hosts' 378 on day two of the second Test on Monday
— Muhammad Areeb Uddin Sheikh. #Areeb𝄹CricketWorld (@areeb_7official)