Twitter Reaction: England consolidates lead with victory in sight

Mark Stoneman and James Vince came good for the visitors as they extended their lead to over 200 runs.

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Stuart Broad of England is congratulated by teammates. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)

As the third day of the second Test between New Zealand and England began, there was history made right from the get-go. Tim Southee, the hosts’ unrelenting bowler, now turned batsman struck a couple of massive blows into the stands. Although it may have not really landed in ‘Barmy Army’ territory, it was enough to give his new RCB teammate AB de Villiers in Johannesburg a run for his money in terms of sixes in Test match cricket. In spite of King Southee and his lusty blows, the Kiwis landed short of the visitors’ total before the Southee-Boult combo was put to the test once again.

In recent days, Mark Stoneman’s attitude has been cherry-picked by former skipper Michael Vaughan. The latter had been singled out ever since the start of The Ashes. However, what Vaughan seemed not to understand was that his former colleague Alastair Cook was possibly heading towards the worst form of his life. Boult struck as Cook nicked one back towards Bairstow. As the Kiwis celebrated with smiles on their faces, they least expected what was coming.

James Vince and Mark Stoneman began what was to be one of the unlikeliest of partnerships of the match. It was surprising since the duo are predominantly T20 batsmen to play such innings. They would add over a hundred runs for the second wicket, and more importantly, wake up the Barmy Army from their slumber. The trumpet came out along with their musical catalog of Joe Root Songs with the trumpet as well.

Vince and Stoneman would not see the end of day’s play – which of course had been marred by terrible light despite the warm sunshine across the vast expanse of the Westpac Stadium. Root and Malan however, concluded the day’s play along with their fans before Twitter erupted on the amazing musical performance of the ‘Barmy Army’.

The Twitterati speaks at the close of play:

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