Twitter Reactions: Australia win by 36 runs as SA batting collapses

In another thrilling encounter between Australia and South Africa at St Kitts, the Australians emerged victorious this time riding high on Warner’s century and later some prolific bowling by Starc and Hazlewood. Winning the toss, Australia elected to bat first on what looked like a good batting surface. While Australia had Bailey, Starc and Faulkner coming in, Du Plessis and Abbott were back for South Africa.

Australia began in a splendid fashion as Warner continued his golden run with a brilliant century while Khawaja and Smith also made sensational fifties to take Australia through to a comprehensive total.

In the end, Australia posted 288/6 in their quota of 50 overs, thanks to a quick cameo by Wade. For the Proteas, Tahir was the pick of the bowlers with a couple of wickets while Abbott and Parnell got one wicket each. Rabada was a little bit expensive.

On the other hand, South Africa began well riding on scintillating half centuries by Amla and Du Plessis. At one stage, it seemed like it was a cakewalk for the Proteas but they again ended messing up. SA lost 7 wickets for their last 42 runs as Starc bowled quite impressively at the death.

South Africa were bundled for 252 as Australia went on to win the game by 36 runs. Hazlewood, Starc and Zampa, all picked 3 wickets apiece as the Aussie bowlers cashed in to produce an amazing victory. David Warner was deservingly awarded the man of the match for his exploits with the bat.

Also read – Tri-Series 2016, Match 4 Review: David Warner powers Aussies to victory

Twitter kept everyone entertained with some splendid tweets throughout the game. Right from lauding Warner and Amla, to trolling Wade and Duminy, right from lauding Starc to trolling South Africa’s choking abilities, here are some of the Twitter reactions that took place during the course of the game.

SA: First 25 overs 137 runs 1 wicket.

SA: Last 25 overs (22.4) 115 runs 9 wickets.#AusVsSA

— ️Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) June 12, 2016

So good to see this. @mstarc56 @CricketAus #AusvsSA pic.twitter.com/ggeq80UohL

— SUSHMITA (@sushmitadhikari) June 12, 2016

Hashim Amla has 4 scores of 50+ outside home since 2013 in ODIs while chasing. 3 of them in losing cause. #AUSvSA #TriNationODI

— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) June 12, 2016

https://twitter.com/denniscricket_/status/741798159358169088

https://twitter.com/altcricket/status/741797117690187777

Congratulations @davidwarner31 on century number 6 first away from home & first against @OfficialCSA #ODI #AUSvSA #WarnerPark

— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) June 12, 2016

Not bad at all from @Gmaxi_32 https://t.co/PaVfdlqzxO #AUSvSA pic.twitter.com/1ERTU0wyNU

— FOX SPORTS Cricket (@FOXCricketLive) June 12, 2016

Really impressive performance from Zampa here – great calmness in a crunch situation & has really delivered #AUSvSA

— Brett Graham (@worldofBG) June 12, 2016

Just switched on @FOXSportsAUS @mstarc56 with old white ball reversing swinging from around the wicket #TailendersWorstNightmare #AUSvSA

— Damien Fleming (@bowlologist) June 12, 2016

George Bailey has just noticed that Michael Clarke isn't out there (presumably injured) so he's assumed the captaincy. #AUSvSA

— Dan Liebke (@LiebCricket) June 12, 2016

Can’t tell if Duminy is in the process of winning this for South Africa or about to give it away any second.

— Sim ?? (@SimUKCricket) June 12, 2016

Faf Du Plessis has become the 15th South African to reach 3000 ODI runs – four of them in this side

de Villiers
Amla
Duminy
du Plessis

— The Cricket Prof. (@CricProf) June 11, 2016

Amla 29 fifties in ODI cricket. 22 centuries. #AusvSA

— Cat Jones (@Cricketbatcat) June 11, 2016

Hawkeye showing that bowled dismissal going over the stumps. #DrunkHawkeye pic.twitter.com/yBPDBhVdSh

— Dan Liebke (@LiebCricket) June 12, 2016

https://twitter.com/altcricket/status/741746637136089089

Bailey should only play against India

— Jasveer Singh Kharra (@imjsk27) June 11, 2016

AB de Villiers dropping an easy catch of Usman Khawaja shows how Allah is showering Ramzan blessing on muslims this month #AusvSA

— Shubh AggarWall (@shubh_chintak) June 11, 2016

What have I just seen from AB de Villiers? Drops a dolly #AUSvSA

— Andrew McGlashan (@andymcg_cricket) June 11, 2016

David Warner's first ODI century outside Australia. And it's come at Warner Park. #AUSvSA

— Brydon Coverdale (@brydoncoverdale) June 11, 2016

I love how Rabada is able to immediately put a bad over behind him and move on to bowl better in the next.

— Sibongile Mafu (@sboshmafu) June 11, 2016