'Australian surgical strike': Pakistani Twitterati revel following Indian batting's historic collapse

By Web Desk
December 19, 2020

Pakistani Twitter users took no time to start poking fun at the Indian team for their abysmal performance

Australian bowler Pat Cummins reacts after dismissing Indian batsman Prithvi Shaw (L) for 4 runs on day 2 of the first test match between Australia and India at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia, December 18, 2020. Photo: AAP Image/Reuters

Cricket lovers anticipated a closely contested encounter on the third day of the first Test between Australia and India, hoping that the Men in Blue would capitalise on their 53-run lead and go up 1-0.

Even though India had lost one wicket by the end of Day 2, the visitors were still expected to set a sizable target for the hosts.

However, when India returned to the crease today, they suffered the most embarrassing of collapses, with their batsmen combining for just 36 runs - the lowest innings total in 88 years of Test cricket.

Following the result, many took to social media to express their shock at India’s performance.

Here’s a look at some of the reactions:



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