Twitter Reactions: For a change, it's England who choke
From being well on course of a win to failing to get over the line it was England's game that they lost.
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In what was the second T20 international between the Poms and the Proteas, the Taunton witnessed an exciting game of cricket. South Africa secured a nail-biting win as they managed to level the series 1-1. Earlier in the day, it was captain Eoin Morgan who won the toss as England elected to field first. They made 3 changes as Tom Curran, Liam Livingstone and Liam Plunkett came into the team. For South Africa, Dane Peterson, Morne Morkel and Chris Morris were brought in the playing XI.
Batting first, the Proteas lost two quick wickets. In spite of the early dismissals, JJ Smuts made sure the visitors had a flier of a start as he scored 45 (35) with 3 maximums. Skipper AB de Villiers looked back in flow as he smashed 46 (20) during his stay at the crease as he too hit three sixes.
However, South Africa lost way in the end as they gave away too many wickets. The likes of David Miller and Chris Morris failed to replicate their potential. Farhaan Behardien provided some finishing touches as the Proteas managed to post a total of 174/8 in their quota of 20 overs.
Tom Curran was the pick of the bowlers as he got three wickets. Liam Plunkett managed to get a couple of wickets. David Willey also bowled really well as he got the prized wicket of de Villiers who was looking dangerous. Chris Jordan and Liam Dawson were expensive but got a wicket each.
While Sam Billings was back to the pavilion by the end of the second over, it was Jason Roy who took the onus with some splendid batting at the top. Jonny Bairstow also batted really well as he scored an impressive 47 (37).
At 133/2 by the end of 15 overs, England were on course for a victory. However, there was a twist in the tale as Roy went on to become the first batsman to get out obstructing the field in a T20 international. The wickets followed as skipper Morgan and even Jos Buttler got out in quick succession and England choked in the end.
The match went on till the last balls as England fell short to hand South Africa a magnificent victory by 3 runs. Chris Morris bowled splendidly for his 2/18 while Dane Peterson and Andile Phehlukwayo managed a wicket each.
Here are some of the amazing Twitter reactions during the course of the game:
England looked near certainties at the innings break. Live sport: the ultimate reality show! #ENGvSA
— Paul Dennett (@the_summer_game) June 23, 2017
The BREAKING NEWS OF THIS HOUR IS SOUTH AFRICA DIDN'T CHOKE. what a freaking game. #ENGvSA
— Anurag Rekhi (@Dravidict) June 23, 2017
Faaak yeah!!!!!!
— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) June 23, 2017
England have just gone full Theresa May.. restricted SA very well. Got a good start. Then threw it away… Should have stormed this…
— Jack Mendel ? (@JackMendel4) June 23, 2017
First batsman to be dismissed 'obstructing the field' in T20Is. Jason Roy has etched his name in history books here. Well, sort of. #ENGvSA
— Shirin Sadikot (@ShirinSadikot) June 23, 2017
AB being the drama queen he usually is.
— Alagappan V (@IndianMourinho) June 23, 2017
More than anything it's been great to see some intensity and aggression from our boys. #proteas #Savseng
— Graeme Smith (@GraemeSmith49) June 23, 2017
Top spell by Chris Morris – 2/18 off his 4 overs when others have been expensive. #ENGvSA
— Nikhil Mane ??? (@nikhiltait) June 23, 2017
Oh boy @JasonRoy20 class is permanent!. Great opener.
England. ✊#ENGvSA— बिदित अर्याल (@imbi45) June 23, 2017
Morkel's run up looks like a failed attempt to talk with the mid-off fielder before he turns around despaired and running for help #ENGvSA
— Umang Poddar (@umang96) June 23, 2017
He might have been bang out of form (and I thought he should have been dropped) but @JasonRoy20 is playing beautifully tonight #ENGvsSA
— David Erwin (@utb1889) June 23, 2017
JJ smuts should never be bowling ahead of a wicket taker like Shamsi. Poor conservative captaincy from De Villiers #ENGvSA #T20
— Jono Child (@jono_child) June 23, 2017
#Proteas going through the bafana bafana phase.#engVsSA
— Arsenal&Amakhosi4Lyf (@The_Real_Goud) June 23, 2017
Is John John Smuts related to Jan? Pressure off for @englandcricket, @mornemorkel65 back on 80-1, 10th over #engvsa
— Neal Collins (@nealcol) June 23, 2017
Chris Morris might be one of the most underrated cricketers currently. Love watching him in full flow.
— Harshet Katyal (@OoohToBeAGunner) June 23, 2017
by the way English crowd always enjoy the game
Sitting quit , drinking wine ,beer #ENGvsSA T20— DR_BHUTTO . (@DrQ_Bhutto) June 23, 2017
Tom Curran looked well at home in this company
— David 'Bumble' Lloyd (@BumbleCricket) June 23, 2017
At this rate the bars & restaurants of @visit_taunton will be heaving by 8.30!! #IT20 #ENGvsSA @SomersetCCC
— Philip Newman-Hall (@PNH_Hotelier) June 23, 2017
Tom Curran had a great debut. Guy got a great future in t20's for sure. Yorker's,slow bowls,bouncers all good.
— Arfan ? (@Im__Arfan) June 23, 2017
46 Runs in 20 Balls with Strike rate: 230.00
The AB De Villiers we know for years
— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) June 23, 2017
Loved this huge six from @ABdeVilliers17 Astonishing ,, #ENGvSA #ENGvsSA #Savseng pic.twitter.com/7LgbZjoL12
— Siddhu Manchikanti (@TravelwithSid) June 23, 2017
Never seen Chris Morris performing well with bat in international matches
It's time to shine in international too
Come on Morris#EngVSa— Karan Kumar (@Karan_Kumar4) June 23, 2017
Behardiens most dangerous shot, his signature shot, a flick off the legs for a single…. #ENGvsSA
— Bilal ??? (@billz_25) June 23, 2017
AB de Villiers just scooped a fast bowler into the river. This man is crazy. Insane!
— Madhav Sharma (@HashTagCricket) June 23, 2017
Love it when @ABdeVilliers17 is in form. Keep it going. Think we also need to consider smuts for one day team #sscricket #SAvsENG
— SA Sports Fan (@SASportsFan1) June 23, 2017
'Get me another bat.
I broke this one after hitting a 6.'#ENGvSA— Kholisa (@JustKholii_) June 23, 2017
Having played in the QF at Taunton where we got 419 in 50 overs & just won, I'm watching this T20 with no idea what's Par! 200?! #ENGvsSA ?
— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) June 23, 2017
First ever International match for Jos Buttler at his hometown, Taunton. He has played at 51 different venues before today. #ENGvSA
— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) June 23, 2017
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