After his message to the nation, where he pleaded with people to support and encourage the Indian Football Team, thousands flocked to the Mumbai Football Arena, some travelling from northern states, some making the journey all the way from south.

India were taking on Kenya, in what was a  landmark game as Captain Marvel Sunil Chhetri  was making his 100th appearance. It was a fitting tribute to the legend – a packed stadium, a sea of blue, and  chants of ‘Chhetri Chhetri’ reverberating all around. And he didn’t disappoint, scoring a brace, including a delightful chip, as India won the game 3-0. It took Sunil Chhetri’s tally to 61 , putting him just behind the two greats  – Cristiano Ronaldo, who has 81, followed by Messi’s 64 strikes for Argentina.

It was an exciting game, one that will long be remembered.  There were fireworks on the pitch, and off it, too. The Twitterati were in fine form, and Sunil Chhetri was trending for all the right reasons. Probably, one of India’s finest sports stars, the man had Twitter all praise and in awe of him.

Here are some of the top reactions on Twitter:

What a fantastic performance by Sunil #Chhetri in his 100th game! His second goal was especially beautiful. Legend!#INDvKEN

— Anudeep Durishetty (@AndyGunner7) June 4, 2018

Breaking news! Considering the power of Sunil Chhetri’s clarion call @RahulGandhi and @AmitShah wooing him to campaign for 2019 elections.. ;-).. #Chhetri #Chhetri100 #INDvNZL

— Debargha Ambuly (@ambuly) June 5, 2018

Kenya blown away by #Chhetri waves ..whatta a way to celebrate his 100th international match in Indian Jersey 😍😍😍 Champion !! #INDvKEN

— R i s h i 🗼 (@SrkianRishi) June 4, 2018

managing to chip the keeper on a water logged night in Mumbai.

Complete #Chhetri masterclass. Also surpassing D. Villa’s goal scoring record. #IndianFootballTeam #Chhetri100

There wasn’t any doubt that #Chhetri would put on a show for the fans after inviting them. Let’s hope this new-found fandom isn’t like the one we saw during u17 World Cup. Keen to see how many turn up for New Zealand game and beyond #IndianFootball #INDvKEN

— Mihir Vasavda (@mihirsv) June 4, 2018

— Aditya Gidh (@adimaniacal) June 4, 2018

Seems heavy rain in Mumbai troubled Kenyan team..

But it can’t trouble team India ..

because they have #Chhetri #INDvKEN #Chhetri100 #TeamIndia

— Jaydeep Kadam (@kadamjaydeep7) June 4, 2018

Many of the tweets highlighted the goals per game ratio, where Chhetri betters both Ronaldo and Messi. Just wow!

🇦🇷Messi 124 appearances, 64 goals (0.51 goals per game).
🇵🇹Ronaldo 149 appearances, 81 goals (0.54 goals per game).
🇮🇳 #Chhetri 99 appearances, 59 goals (0.60 goals per game).#INDvKEN pic.twitter.com/QmdPd7RVoL

— John JP (@JohnJP0194) June 4, 2018

🇦🇷#Messi 124 appearances, 64 goals (0.51 goals per game).
🇵🇹#Ronaldo 149 appearances, 81 goals (0.54 goals per game).
🇮🇳#Chhetri 99 appearances, 59 goals (0.60 goals per game).#SunilChhetri100 #INDvKEN#India responds to Sunil Chhetri’s heartfelt appeal. #FIFA2018

— Nipun Gupta (@_nipungupta) June 4, 2018

And one summed it up perfectly!

“I don’t really know what this guy is! “

Human?

” I doubt! “#chhetri100 #Chhetri #Indidanfootball #Legend

— Anaz Samad (@anaz_samad) June 4, 2018