Twitter Reactions: Chahal and Kuldeep spin India to an astounding 124-run victory
Twitter lauded the effort of wrist spinners while the South African batting was slammed for their poor outing.
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Team India continued to dominate the Proteas in their own backyard. After Virat Kohli’s sensational innings that lifted up the Indian total, it was the wrist spinning duo which continued to impress. The South African batting order once again stood clueless against Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal.
Rohit Sharma continued his poor run in the South African tour. The opener was dismissed for a duck in the very first over. The onus fell upon Dhawan and skipper Kohli to provide India with a fierce start. They managed to put up a magnificent 140-run partnership for the second wicket. Not only did they light up the stage with their splendorous batting, but also put the pressure straight back on the Proteas bowlers.
After Dhawan’s wicket, there was a collapse in the midst. The likes of Ajinkya Rahane, Hardik Pandya and MS Dhoni failed to make much of a difference. Kedhar Jadhav also failed to do anything special as Kohli stood there as the lone warrior. Not only did he score a century, but also stayed on till the end to ensure India crossed the 300 mark.
They posted a total of 303/6 as Kohli stayed not out on 160. As for South Africa, JP Duminy managed to get a couple of wickets. Kagiso Rabada was also fantastic with his bowling. As for the South Africans, Hashim Amla had a new opening partner in skipper Aiden Markram as Quinton de Kock was ruled out due to a wrist injury.
Amla continued to fare poorly as he was dismissed in the second over. JP Duminy who walked in No.3 scored a brilliant fifty. Both put up a partnership of 78 runs for the second wicket. However, as soon as Kuldeep Yadav was introduced, the South African innings fell apart. Both Chahal and Kuldeep spun a web for the Proteas batsmen who continued to struggle against spin. they accounted for eight wickets altogether.
Reduced to 95/4, David Miller tried to hang on at the crease. Since it was a difficult pitch to get all going, Miller just couldn’t shift gears. He got out owing to pressure as batsmen continued to fall like a pack of cards. The hosts were bowled out for a total of 179 runs in the end. Twitter lauded the effort of wrist spinners while the South African batting was slammed for their poor outing.
Here we present to you some of the amazing Twitter reactions from today’s game:
52.2-2-190-21 for the wristies after today’s effort of 8/69. Outstanding from Kuldeep and Chahal. Congratulations India on another comprehensive victory #SAvIND https://t.co/CJKyhZ52zv
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) February 7, 2018
Fantastic work by the spin twins @imkuldeep18 and @yuzi_chahal to wrap up the win. Special mention to @msdhoni on getting 400 dismissals in ODI cricket. Congrats on going 3-0 up. #INDvsSA
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) February 7, 2018
Dominating the ODIs is our #TeamIndia!
Congrats @imkuldeep18 and @yuzi_chahal on once again bamboozling the batsmen. Brilliant work. @msdhoni bhai congrats on crossing 400 dismissals in ODI cricket! ? ? ?????✌️— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) February 7, 2018
Seems yet again I have missed a @imVkohli ? how was this one people? #SAvIND
— Alex Tudor (@alextudorcoach) February 7, 2018
Wickets around SA definitely turn more these days, also a common trend players struggle against spin domestically.
— Albie Morkel (@albiemorkel) February 7, 2018
Congratulations @msdhoni 1st Indian and fourth wicketkeeper to effect 400 dismissals #SAvIND that’s BIG number #400 ? @BCCI
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) February 7, 2018
What an outstanding knock buddy @imVkohli !! It was a treat to watch you play today? #respect #INDvsSA #TeamIndia
— Murali Vijay (@mvj888) February 7, 2018
At the end of the 3rd ODI
SA :562 runs
Virat Kohli :318runs#SAvIND— Anurag Rekhi (@Dravidict) February 7, 2018
Congratulations to South Africa for beating Virat Kohli by 19 runs in the 3rd ODI.
— Peter Miller (@TheCricketGeek) February 7, 2018
Listen to the man Ottis. #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/vnCkw6Uv3C
— Ben Karpinski (@followthebounce) February 7, 2018
Rohit Sharma ka attitude dekho..Jaise akela hi match nikaal kar laya hai ???
— Rofl Gandhi (@RoflGandhi_) February 7, 2018
What South Africans need is a good interpreter who can translate Dhoni's instructions from behind the stumps #SAvsIND
— GoanPatiala (@TheGoanPatiala) February 7, 2018
India become only second team after Australia to win three consecutive ODIs against South Africa in South Africa…
— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) February 7, 2018
Rabada shukar hai, India jeet gayi#Savind
— Dr. Gill (@ikpsgill1) February 7, 2018
Kohli se darr nahi lagta sahab, Kuldeep aur Chahal se lagta h~ SA batsmen#INDvSA
— Sunil- The Cricketer (@1sInto2s) February 7, 2018
Dear Miller & Zondo,there isn't any audition going on for the upcoming SAvAUS test series here.
— Arfan ? (@Im__Arfan) February 7, 2018
Amla has always been suspect against in-dippers.. Countless times he has either been cleaned up or trapped in front of stumps ! #SAvIND
— Navneet Mundhra (@navneet_mundhra) February 7, 2018
Good decision to put Duminy at 3 irrespective of the fact if he fires or not.
Need your best players at the top. And if he survives the first few overs, he might find it easy to tackle the spinners later.
— Shubh AggarWall (@shubh_chintak) February 7, 2018
South Africa needs more new captains.#Markram #SAvsInd
— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) February 7, 2018
I am not sure if India should be happy that this team can be improved on a lot or concerned that the team management doesn't seem to have much of an idea on how to go about it.
— Alagappan V (@IndianMourinho) February 7, 2018
Hardik Pandya’s hair have made more appearances on the screen than his wickets or runs column on this tour. #SAvIND
— Nikhil Mane ??? (@nikhiltait) February 7, 2018
Imagine SA condition in this ODI series if Hardik didn't bowl at them.
— Arfan ? (@Im__Arfan) February 7, 2018
Hardik Pandya has gone for just one run off his first over. This calls for an extended spell. Of two overs.#SAvsInd
— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) February 7, 2018
Maybe by accident, Duminy and Markram are playing in positions that are right for them. This is a fine partnership. At least South Africa are getting a base to bat on.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 7, 2018
First bowling change, pitch not doing much for the seamers & the person who gets the ball is Hardik Pandya instead of the wrist spinners. Inexplicable trust in this guy by Kohli.
— Gabbbar (@GabbbarSingh) February 7, 2018
Stumping to Dhoni is as easy as shit bowling was to Agarkar #SAvsIndia
— GoanPatiala (@TheGoanPatiala) February 7, 2018
I want someone to look at me like dhoni looks at the stumps! #INDvSA #Dhoni
— Prachii (@chandramukhhi) February 7, 2018
For South Africa, wrist spin is still speaking a different language……
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 7, 2018
Did CSA tell its players that India is touring only for a 4test series? Coz South Africa has just not turned up for the ODIs. #SAvIND
— Anurag Rekhi (@Dravidict) February 7, 2018
Wonder how Duminy will throw it away today. Seen few players with so much skill underperform so constantly. One of the great quandaries of SA cricket. #SAvsInd
— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) February 7, 2018
SA's star performer for today. #savind pic.twitter.com/o0c500mUXC
— Abhishek (@absycric) February 7, 2018
Pad up, great man. @ABdeVilliers17
— Alagappan V (@IndianMourinho) February 7, 2018
How long before we get the option to watch a match with no commentary and only the stump mic turned up? Not only more entertaining but also more insightful.
— Ahmer Naqvi (@karachikhatmal) February 7, 2018
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