Twitter Reactions: Chris Morris takes South Africa home off gutsy Afghanistan

Winning the toss, South Africa opted to bat first at Wankhede. Quinton De Kock began in his own fashion as hit 5 boundaries in the first 2 overs. Hashim Amla got out early losing his wicket to Shapoor.

Du Plessis then joined in to score a brisky 41 off 27 bowls as South Africa reached to 92/2 after 10 overs. De Kock got out scoring 45 from 31 before the AB De Villiers show began. After scoring 29 off the first 20 balls, AB De Villiers hit 29 runs in an over to Rashid Khan as he reached his half-century in just 24 balls.

The finishing touches were provided by JP Duminy and Miller which propelled the Proteas score to a splendid 209/5 in their quota of 20 overs.

On the other hand, Afghanistan began on a destructive mode powered By Ahmed Shahzad’s innings off 44 from just 19 balls. He hit Abbott for 22 runs in the second over to set up the chase for Afghanistan.

At one stage, Afghanistan were looking good enough to shock the Proteas with useful contributions from Noor Ali, Samiullah Shenwari and Naib. However they kept losing wickets at regular intervals and went on to lose by 37 runs. Inspite of the loss, the Afghanistan batsmen’s approach was worth appreciating.

Here are the Twitter reactions that took place during the Afghanistan vs South Africa game:

Alright then, the #SA openers, de Kock and @amlahash are at the crease. Hamza will bowl the first over. Here we go! #AFGvSA #WT20

— CricWizz (@CricWizz) March 20, 2016

Oh my, incredible how that raced away to the boundary! A touch from the bat of a man in sublime form is enough. QDK! #WT20

— Manya ? (@CSKian716) March 20, 2016

Five fours in the first two overs for De Kock, South Africa 21 for 0https://t.co/NQt0H2CD4D #AFGvSA #WT20

— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) March 20, 2016

Amla had scored 224 runs with one dismissal in his last 3 T20I inns (68*, 97* and 58). Today out for 5 vs #Afg#AFGvSA #WT20

— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) March 20, 2016

#AFG can still comeback strong, even if #SA have 60 after 6. Can tie them down with variations, and spinners in middle overs.

— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) March 20, 2016

#SA's scores in Powerplays in recent 4 T20Is

62 v Aus, J'burg
68 v Aus, Cape Town
83 v Eng, Mumbai
66 v Afg, Mumbai (today)#AFGvSA #WT20

— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) March 20, 2016

du Plessis has timed this one over covers for six runs! #AFGvSA #WT20

— CricWizz (@CricWizz) March 20, 2016

Big cheer as AB de Villiers walks in.. #WT20

— Nikhil Mane ??? (@nikhiltait) March 20, 2016

Tactical wicket to get ABDev in? #wt20 #sa #afgh

— Innocent Bystander (@InnoBystander) March 20, 2016

After 15, #SA are 131/3! Stage set for @ABdeVilliers17 to start his fireworks! #AFGvSA #WT20

— CricWizz (@CricWizz) March 20, 2016

Turn on your TVs coz AB Devilliers has turned it on ?

— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) March 20, 2016

AB DE VILLIERS looking good for a 150 here. #AFGvSA

— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) March 20, 2016

AB was Batting on 29* in 20 Balls

Next 5 Balls

6 4 6 6 6

AB now 57* in 24 Balls

— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) March 20, 2016

WICKET! He's gone. De Villiers doesn't quite get hold of it and is caught in the deep.
Watch on Sky Sports 2 #WT20 pic.twitter.com/bMaokzvzES

— Sky Sports Cricket? (@SkyCricket) March 20, 2016

In the last two years JP Duminy hasn't been dismissed at no.5 in T20Is. #WT20

— Nikhil Mane ??? (@nikhiltait) March 20, 2016

In the arc, out of the park! It's Miller time! #WT20 #AFGvSA

— CricWizz (@CricWizz) March 20, 2016

#SA post a big score of 209/5 from their 20 overs. Can #AFG chase this down? #AFGvSA #WT20

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 20, 2016

Wow, Mohammad Shahzad.
Should be crowned President of Afghanistan tomorrow.#SAvsAFG

— Sorabh Pant (@hankypanty) March 20, 2016

Mohammad Shahzad what a guy! Brilliant batting by #AFG#WT20

— Sonali Dhulap (@pillya) March 20, 2016

44 out of the 47 runs scored by Mohammed Shahzad. #AFGvSA

— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) March 20, 2016

Noor Ali kindle turn the strike over!!?Fabulous striking by MS.#WT20

— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) March 20, 2016

What an incredible innings by Mohammad Shahzad

0 6 4 0 0 1lb 6 0 6 0 6 4 0 4 6 2 0 W

44 in 19 Balls
( 3 Fours 5 Sixes )

— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) March 20, 2016

Great to see the approach of the Afgan batsmen… ICC please don't leave the Associate teams out of your future plans. #takeabowicc

— Brian Lara (@BrianLara) March 20, 2016

https://twitter.com/holdingwilley/status/711524316165349376

#SA are putting enormous pressure on #AFG. 78 needed from 36 balls for an unlikely victory. Can Nabi or Shenwari turn heroes? #SAvAFG #WT20

— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) March 20, 2016

Why do SA look so angry that Afg have run them so close? Embarrassing yes but you were over confident by batting 1st at W'khede. #SAvsAFG

— Cricket Fantasy (@Cricket_Fantasy) March 20, 2016

Brilliant Chasing by Afghanistan they reached 100 in 9.4 Overs It might be tough for them but they are giving good fight…

— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) March 20, 2016

Will never understand, why do you play those shos when you can hit hard down the ground or midwicket 🙁

— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) March 20, 2016

Sweet lord. Proteas look legit distraught when they take a wicket. I get it's been a tough day in the field, but show some enthusiasm FFS!

— Cricket365 (@Cricket365) March 20, 2016

Congratulations @ACBofficials! Even though you lost today you've proven you're a magnificent cricket nation! #SAvsAFG #WT20

— Paul Dennett (@the_summer_game) March 20, 2016

The DJ is playing 'Afghan Jalebi' at the Wankhede. #AFG

— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) March 20, 2016

<mandatory>#SA won match.#AFG won heart.#WT20

— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) March 20, 2016