Twitter Reaction: Imran Tahir and Amla smash records as Proteas thrash Windies

While the South Africans claimed a win over the West Indies in the Tri-Series 2016, it was the heroics of Imran Tahir and Hashim Amla who stole the headlines. With both players breaking a plethora of records on the day, it was only fitting that most Tweets on social media handle Twitter was addressed to these two players. While batting, Hashim Amla broke a few records.

Upon reaching his 23rd century, Amla became the fastest batsman to reach 23 ODI centuries. Having taken just 123 matches to reach the milestone, he surpassed Indian batting sensation Virat Kohli who had taken 157 ODIs to accomplish the same feat.

Amla also bagged the unique feat of surpassing 1000 runs against the West Indies in ODIs. Moreover, he became the fastest to 1000 runs against the Windies, having amassed the feat in just 14 innings. AB de Villiers achieved the same feat in 17 innings. Superstar Imran Tahir may be 35 years old.

However, his amazing figures of 7/45 saw him become the 9th best figures in ODIs and the best figures by a South African bowler. Moreover, Tahir also became the fastest bowler to complete 100 wickets in ODI cricket, completing the feat in just 58 ODI matches.

Stats and records – Tri Series 2016, 6th ODI: West Indies v South Africa – Statistical Highlights

The West Indies failed to decode the spin of Imran Tahir and the onslaught of Hashim Amla as they slumped to a demoralizing 139-run defeat. The victory margin saw the Proteas claim a much-needed bonus point as they leap-frogged the West Indies into the second position on the points table.

That said, here are some of the best Tweets from the match:

Imran Tahir 7/45 in 9 overs vs West Indies records the 9th best figures in ODIs and the best figures by a South African bowler. #WIvSA

— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) June 16, 2016

MotM Imran Tahir was thrilled with South Africa, as they get their Tri-Series campaign back on track #WIvSA pic.twitter.com/143Q79WLKB

— ICC (@ICC) June 16, 2016

Our Lion @amlahash's prolific hundred (110) ensured victory to @OfficialCSA by 139 runs at St Kitts last night. Many Congratulations! #WIvSA

— Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip) June 16, 2016

Thanks for the messages everyone. Love and peace ?

— hashim amla (@amlahash) June 16, 2016

#Tahir became the fastest South African to 100 wickets today, doing it in 58 matches, surpassing @mornemorkel65 who did it in 59. #WIvSA

— Alexis Nunes (@alexisenunes) June 16, 2016

WICKET. Marlon Samuels is gone & that's Imran Tahir's 100th ODI wicket! Take a bow Immy! #ProteaFire pic.twitter.com/PsrhGYkKTj

— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) June 15, 2016

Hashim Amla scored 110 & Imran Tahir took 7/45 as #Proteas crushed West Indies by 139 runs #TriSeries #WIvSA @ANN7tv pic.twitter.com/lJGcyzATlQ

— Mahlatse Mphahlele (@BraMahlatse) June 16, 2016

Wow… @shamsi90 removes Charles on 49! Super stuff from our Chinaman! When we say #PlayBold this is what we mean! #WIvSA

— Royal Challengers (@RCBTweets) June 15, 2016

https://twitter.com/AltCricket/status/743161631740420096

Hashim Amla is also the fastest to 23 ODI centuries (132 inns) – beating Virat Kohli (157 inns). #WIvSA

— Cricket Record (@cricinfo_record) June 15, 2016

23rd ODI ton for Hashim Amla. Becomes the 4th South African to go past 1000 run-mark against West Indies in ODIs.#WIvSA

— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) June 15, 2016

de Kock has edged or mis-timed seven shots in this innings; Amla has edged one and missed three. #WIvSA

— The Cricket Prof. (@CricProf) June 15, 2016

An Amla drive a day keeps the slogs away! #WIvSA

— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) June 15, 2016

https://twitter.com/Thecricprof/status/743312214711382017

Hashim Amla did his marvelous. Avg of 96 against windies. While Imran Tahir did his best too. #WIvSA

— #Pakistani-ISB (@JahanHaPakistan) June 16, 2016

I didn't see the match, but I'm willing to bet that Imran Tahir ran about 10 kms last night. Fair assumption, @ovshake42, @Devarchit?

— Shiamak Unwalla (@ShiamakUnwalla) June 16, 2016

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All have been selling us false dreams
We won't go anywhere with them playing together

— TweetGuru (@JustKholii_) June 5, 2016

Well played King @amlahash ! Congrats on #23. Super bowling by Imran Tahir for his 7 for. Keep going @OfficialCSA! #WIvSA #TriSeries

— Amin Aijaz Bintory (@aminaijaz) June 16, 2016

https://twitter.com/mughalkhel/status/739371972811984896

AB de Villiers said after match#WIvSA @ABdeVilliers17 @OfficialCSA pic.twitter.com/cSrQtwPrKO

— ABD universe (@AbdUniverse) June 16, 2016