Twitter Reactions: Temba Bavuma and David Miller lead South Africa to a record 343-run chase to seal series against England

South Africa defeated England in the second of the three-match ODI series on Sunday (January 29). It was a record chase from the Proteas side with skipper Temba Bavuma leading from the front. However, it was veteran David Miller who took the onus on himself in the death overs when things got extremely close in a high-scoring encounter. With this win, South Africa have sealed the series with one match to go. They will have to win the last game as well to keep their World Cup qualification hopes alive.

As far as the match is concerned, after being put in to bat first, England posted a mammoth total of 342/7 in their 50 overs. Skipper Jos Buttler was again their main batter, scoring an unbeaten 94 off 82 deliveries. He was well-supported by Harry Brook who scored a sublime 80 off 75 deliveries while Moeen Ali provided an excellent finishing touch smashing a half century. For South Africa, Anrich Nortje, Aiden Markram and Keshav Maharaj shared 4 wickets amongst themselves.

In South Africa's chase, skipper Temba Bavuma replicated his counterpart's performance, but in a much better way. He registered a brilliant century, compiling 109 runs in 102 deliveries to give the Proteas the perfect platform to capitalise. Also, David Miller and Aiden Markram provided the much needed support by scoring 58* and 49 repectively. Marco Jansen too played a crucial role remaining unbeaten on 32.

Here's how Twitter reacted:

What a run chase by the Proteas! Set up by a captain's, match winning innings from Temba Bavuma.

689 runs scored today, a good crowd, and quality cricket! #SAvENG

— Alviro Petersen (@AlviroPetersen) January 29, 2023

Temba Bavuma in ODIs

875 runs in 21 inns
Average : 46.05

3 centuries and 2 90s

Only South African captain to whitewash India

First South African captain to win series v England in 7 years

Ur apology should be as loud as ur disrespect was #SAvENG#Cricket#ENGvsSA pic.twitter.com/xuFUTxrb7T

— Arnav Singh (@Arnavv43) January 29, 2023

South Africa have won the ODI series against England.

What a run chase by Proteas - 343 target, a century from the captain Temba Bavuma and a classic 58* in just 37 balls from David Miller. pic.twitter.com/pqmTXUjQBG

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 29, 2023

Between his captaincy in the first ODI and his outstanding century today, Temba Bavuma has elevated his stature. His position was under pressure and he's responded by being spot on with his choices & brilliant with the bat. Could be the start of a golden period for South Africa.. pic.twitter.com/ELnc5SDg1y

— Aatif Nawaz (@AatifNawaz) January 29, 2023

South African captains to score ODI centuries with 100+ Strike Rate in a successful run-chase:

▫️ AB De Villiers (vs England, 2016)
▫️ Temba Bavuma (vs England, 2023) pic.twitter.com/xLTCyU1Wri

— Random Cricket Stats (@randomcricstat) January 30, 2023

One of the classic comebacks by the Proteas last night after England cruised. The short ball worked well and Magala was 👌

The crowd were good too, and the two boys below, special!!#SAvENG pic.twitter.com/FqRdfKNPW1

— Alviro Petersen (@AlviroPetersen) January 28, 2023

"its not all about you all the time" lmaooooo I'm dying 💀🤣🤣🤣. Is Buttler fr man? #SAvENG pic.twitter.com/0skvwd7Y3K

— naeemah (@NaeemahBenjamin) January 29, 2023

A unique thing with that South Africa scorecard.

This is the first time ever that every batter from 1-7 in a team's innings has crossed 25. #SAvENG pic.twitter.com/SXeVV2Aanh

— Rohit Sankar (@imRohit_SN) January 29, 2023

Thank you, Bloemfontein! You’ve been great. Cracking match and atmosphere today. On to Kimberley! #SAvENG pic.twitter.com/UDyyozQN25

— Melinda Farrell (@melindafarrell) January 29, 2023

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