It was Bangladesh’s day as they indirectly knocked out the World Champions of cricket, Australia out of ICC Champions Trophy 2017. But, it was Ben Stokes and Eoin Morgan who made that dream come true that Bangladesh gets to play their first semi-final of any of the ICC event. England players turned out to be the ‘Knights in shining armours’ for Bangladesh fans who erupted in joy seeing their team qualifying for the semi-finals ahead of the World Cup 2015 finalists New Zealand and Australia.
Stokes’ century and Morgan’s 87 laid the foundation of England’s runchase as they were reduced to 3 for 35. Chasing a target of 278, England openers Jason Roy and Alex Hales followed by Joe Root got out early leaving their team in danger. But, Stokes and Morgan kept the required run rate in check and took their side home despite rain playing spoilsport at Edgbaston yet again, beating Australia by 40 runs (DLS method).
ben stokes
born in new zealand
plays for england
worshipped in bangladesh #ENGvAUS #CT17
-GK— Vinod (@vin0d_) June 10, 2017
Courtney Walsh to bangladesh team currently … #Bangladesh #ENGvAUS #EngvsAus #CT17 pic.twitter.com/DHhfn2bObQ
— Aakash (@aakash2519) June 10, 2017
#ENGvAUS#AUSvsENG #Bangladesh #BangladeshCricket
Bangladeshi Fan Right Now…. pic.twitter.com/Mx41Eqz40i
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvlndKejriwal) June 10, 2017
Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan seemed to be enjoying this affair as he tweeted aggressively about everything going on the field. Indian skipper Virat Kohli who has a knockout game against South Africa on June 11 too was left mesmerised by Stokes’ strokeplay.
The story isn’t that Australia are going home…But the Story of Bangladesh reaching the Semi Finals of a major Tournament … #CT17
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 10, 2017
See ya Australia …… #ct17 https://t.co/sBGXHbmpyl
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 10, 2017
England are doing the Aussies a favour here …. they might be able to catch the early flight …. #CT17 #ENGvAUS
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 10, 2017
Think you need to do an almighty Rain Dance Bangladesh ….. #CT17 #ENGvAUS
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 10, 2017
Not just them but Zaheer Khan and Mohammad Kaif too had an eye out for this affair. Kaif congratulated Bangladesh for reaching the semi-finals as well.
Kids – #Bangladesh
Mens – #Australia
Legends – #England
Ultra Legends – #Kiwis #ENGvAUS #CT17 pic.twitter.com/VZ44lrCxdV— The Antagonist (@AntagonistOffl) June 10, 2017
#ENGvAUS #iccchampionstrophy2017 pic.twitter.com/nUA6sknjgQ
— Knight Rider (@MMIT100) June 10, 2017
Bangalis right now.. #engvaus #CT17 pic.twitter.com/D2omlR6BkZ
— SaaD Alee (@Saad_alee94) June 10, 2017
Not just them but Zaheer Khan and Mohammad Kaif too had an eye out for this affair. Kaif congratulated Bangladesh for reaching the semi-finals as well.
Bangladesh fans right now #AUSvsENG #ENGvAUS pic.twitter.com/LUCG7ACRIb
— Monk (@Monkeybaaaat) June 10, 2017
Smith right now#ENGvAUS pic.twitter.com/b4yaTz7Lhz
— abhi changer (@abhichanger) June 10, 2017
Congratulations to a new vibrant England side on making it yo the semi-finals. You surely have earned few new fans in Bangladesh .#ENGvAUS
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) June 10, 2017
Not just cricketers, but Piers Morgan too did not refrain from taking a dig at the Australians who got knocked out of the tournament.
That was a ridiculous shot by @benstokes38 off Cummins. One of the best shots I’ve seen for a while!
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) June 10, 2017
Need a lift to the airport mate @stevesmith49? #ENGvAUS pic.twitter.com/KJ6GwwMn3t
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) June 10, 2017
Sir Yahyaaa Hussain… Naaam yaaad Rakhnaaaa
PiC 1) #ENGvAUS
PIC 2) #PAKvSA
PIC 3) #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/4ofSAZPfFj— (@Waqas_amjad) June 10, 2017
On the other hand, Twitter was flooded with jokes and congratulatory messages for Bangladesh as well.
