Twitter Reactions: Indomitable South Africa breeze past Kiwis by 190 runs in Pune

South Africa continued their victory march in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 as they beat New Zealand by 190 runs on Wednesday, November 01 at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune. After being put in to bat first, the Temba Bavuma-led side posted a massive total of 357/4 in their allotted 50 overs as Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen scored spectacular hundreds.

In reply, the Proteas’ bowling attack once again stamped their authority as they skittled New Zealand for just 167 in 35.3 overs. Glenn Phillips was the lone warrior in the Kiwi innings with his knock of 60 off 50 balls. On the other hand, Keshav Maharaj starred with the ball for South Africa with figures of 4/46 in nine overs while Marco Jansen (3/31, 8 overs) also picked three wickets.

Watch: Daryl Mitchell's sensational catch on the boundary to dismiss David Miller during NZ vs SA clash

Earlier in the day, after being put in to bat first, South Africa captain Temba Bavuma (24 off 28) got dismissed after a decent start as he got caught at slip by Daryl Mitchell leaving his side on 38/1 after 8.3 overs.

Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen scored hundreds for South Africa

Following his dismissal, Rassie van der Dussen (133 off 118) and Quinton de Kock (114 off 116) got involved in a massive 200-run stand for the second wicket off 189 balls to put pressure on the opposition. De Kock registered his fourth hundred of the tournament and also breached the 500-run mark in the ongoing event.

After the end of their massive stand, David Miller walked in at number four and scored a quick-fire half century scoring 53 off just 30 balls to help his side cross the 350-run mark. As a result, South Africa posted a massive score of 357/4 in their allotted 50 overs. Tim Southee was the pick of the bowlers for New Zealand with figures of 2/77 in ten overs while Trent Boult scalped 1/49 in ten overs.

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Meanwhile, X was buzzing with reactions on another dominant win by South Africa. Here are some of the posts:

South Africa outperformed New Zealand for an easy win🙌🏾 Superb bowling from @keshavmaharaj16!! 👏🏾👏🏾New Zealand must step up before it's too late. #CWC23 #SAVNZ

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) November 1, 2023

A dominant performance by South Africa led to a comfortable win. Impressive!#CWC23 #SAVNZ

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) November 1, 2023

This loss of NZ make Afghanistan and Pakistan’s chances brighter for semifinal. The run rate of NZ has taken a huge hit. #NZvSA

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 1, 2023

Keep going GP only 202 to go!

— Mitchell McClenaghan (@Mitch_Savage) November 1, 2023

India v Pakistan Semi in Kolkata anyone .. 😜 #CWC23

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 1, 2023

Didn’t expect the Proteas to walk over NZ like this. Power performance!

— Albie Morkel (@albiemorkel) November 1, 2023

Pakistan are back in the race for the semis … #Pakistan #CWC23

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 1, 2023

World cup abhi tak chal raha hai?
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— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) November 1, 2023

Keshav Mahraj is such a fierce competitor. Love watching him play. #NZLvRSA

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 1, 2023

Lethal bowling by the Proteas!👏🏾👏🏾 They are bossing the game here 💪🏾 #CWC23 #SAVNZ

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) November 1, 2023

Southafrican cricket team looking stronger with each game ! #SAvsNZ @ProteasMenCSA . Is there a script written for them in this #worldcup, but they have to go past the mighty @BCCI before that . That will be a cracker of a game !! Can’t wait !!

— Shreevats goswami (@shreevats1) November 1, 2023

Fourth 100 this World Cup, South Africa please convince Quinton de Kock not to retire after World Cup. What a delight to watch this stylish left-hander. #NZLvRSA #quinton

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) November 1, 2023

Yes South Africa scored 357 but they played 120 dot balls. 20 overs of nothing. It can turn out to be a big difference in the end if NZ are able to chase this… #NZLvRSA

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 1, 2023

The Proteas batting lineup is on fire🔥@Rassie72 joins the party with an impressive knock👏🏾👏🏾#CWC23 #SAVNZ

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) November 1, 2023