Twitter Reaction: India v South Africa 2nd ODI, India levels series
Twitter Reaction: India v South Africa 2nd ODI, India levels series: Vintage Dhoni was on display, as India broke the shackles to put up 247 on board. Earlier in the day, South Africa floored the Indian line up with six crucial wickets. India were struggling at 124-6 at one stage, but MS Dhoni came to the rescue, as he injected a fight back against an inform South Africa bowling attack. MS Dhoni smashed 4 towering sixes and 7 stylish boundaries on his way to an unbeaten 92.
Dhoni was at his belligerent best during the slog overs, while he rotated singles and shadowed the tail enders. In reply, South Africa started well, as Kock and Amla put on 40 runs on the board before Patel got Amla out to provide the first break through. Harbhajan joined the party to dismiss Kock, while the middle order pressed the panic attack, as the visitors went from 134-2 to 200-8. Patel finished with figures of 3-39 while Harbhajan played an instrumental role picking up couple of wickets during important duration.
Faf du Plessis top scored with 51, but the rest of the line up failed to put up a good show, as India beat South Africa by 22 runs. The Indian bowling line up finally lived up to the expectation as South Africa choked from a dominating position. Credit must also go to excellent fielding, as Kohli took three important catches, while boundaries were stopped during vital hours. India levelled the series on 1-1, as both teams will lock horns in the 3rd ODI at Rajkot on 18 October.
When was the Last time you Saw him Celebrate this much. Well Done Captain #IndvsSA pic.twitter.com/29pHp6yrPy
— Cricmates (@Cricmates) October 14, 2015
Catches win matches
Thank you @imVkohli ???#IndvsSA pic.twitter.com/XvopX6L9ur
— Javed (@JoySrkian) October 14, 2015
A Perfect One Man Show By Ms Dhoni
India won the 2nd Odi by 22 Runs#IndvsSA pic.twitter.com/oJZJYZNYTN— Troll Cricket (@TrollCricket3) October 14, 2015
India will miss this man if he retires. May be miss more than Sachin.#IndvsSA *Delivering when it matters the most*
— KÄRÑÅ ? (@Dahi_Vada) October 14, 2015
Even Gandhi and Mandela are shocked by India's comeback #IndvsSA pic.twitter.com/j1ypje1J94
— Sumit. (@sirpunch_) October 14, 2015
Congrats Team India on a remarkable victory.Loved the positive approach& fighting spirit shown by entire team 2 defend the total. #IndvsSA
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) October 14, 2015
IND have never lost at Holkar Stadium and they keep their proud record intact. Played 4,Won 4. #IndvsSA
— Shubham Taranekar (@Contestatic) October 14, 2015
First they Ignore you , then they laugh at you, then they fight you and then You Win!! Cheers..!! #IndvsSA #TeamIndia
— Sushant Singh Rajput (@itsSSR) October 14, 2015
India were 124/6 and reached 247/9..
SA were 136/2 and 225 all out..
The game was never over until last ball bowled!#IndvsSA
— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) October 14, 2015
South Africa lost their last 8 wickets for 91 runs in 19.4 overs#IndvsSA
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) October 14, 2015
And India won this one without Ashwin defending under 250! #IndvsSA
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) October 14, 2015
Umesh's field to Rabada. Test match in coloured clothing? 2nd @Paytm ODI #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/32TJ3psRgd
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 14, 2015
The mobile torch wave at the Holkar Stadium in Indore #IndvsSA pic.twitter.com/lwAu3RyGes
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) October 14, 2015
HIS COMMITMENT TOWARDS THE GAME IS JUST TOO HIGH _/_ #IndvsSA https://t.co/qKKJKHJiVO
— νιяαт ρяєм кσнℓι❤ (@ViratMyLife) October 14, 2015
Top quality catching…Dhoni, Kohli and now, Raina. Sounds clichéd but catches do win matches. #INDvSA
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 14, 2015
134-2 in 24 overs to 225 all out in 43.4 overs.
Losing the last 8 wickets in 19.4 overs for 92 runs.
Choke of the highest order! #IndvsSA
— Srini Mama ? (@SriniMama16) October 14, 2015
Virat is pulling them out of thin air. Splendid catch to get the danger man. 2nd @Paytm ODI #INDvsSAhttps://t.co/pEUBCJPVK2
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 14, 2015
Iron man of India in blue @msdhoni sir #respect #IndvsSA
— yuZvendra Chahal23 (@yuzi_chahal) October 14, 2015
Superb innings by @msdhoni ! Form is temporary but class is permanent. #legend #IndvsSA
— Azhar Mahmood (@AzharMahmood11) October 14, 2015
https://twitter.com/TheRamizRaja/status/654233726889558016
rahane didn't want to go back to the pavilion- he knows virat is there #IndvsSA
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) October 14, 2015
virat to rahane: first you take my spot, now you get me run out #IndvsSA
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) October 14, 2015
Most Man of the Match awards for India in ODIs
62 Tendulkar
31 Ganguly
25 Yuvraj
23 Sehwag
20 Kohli
19 MS DHONI
18 Azharuddin#IndvsSA— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) October 14, 2015
Ajit Agarkar with MSD in an archived photo. #IndvSA #IndvsSA #Dhoni pic.twitter.com/diFTfdOTsQ
— Abhishek Gureja (@AbhishekGureja) October 14, 2015
https://twitter.com/pranjalshrivas3/status/654321339923234816
#IndvsSA so happy amazing game all credit to @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/hyjMLPkQP4
— Bäwä (@tweet_tinu) October 14, 2015
They Keep Complaining. Dhoni Keeps proving them Wrong ! #IndvsSA#FreedomSeries pic.twitter.com/dBdCGu17Wi
— HANIF (@HanifTheSRKian) October 14, 2015
https://twitter.com/imAbhijeet0803/status/654321209732001792
https://twitter.com/1dfanIndia/status/654321198831173632
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