Twitter Reactions: Debutant Bavuma strikes a wonderful century as Proteas thrash Ireland by 206 runs

In their one off One Day International between South Africa and Ireland at Benoni, Ireland achieved a thumping loss at the hands of the Proteas. Earlier in the day, it was William Porterfield who won the toss as Ireland elected to bowl first.

There was no stopping the duo of De Kock – Bavuma as they compiled a 159 run partnership for the first wicket. While De Kock missed out on a deserving century, Bavuma went on strike a scintillating hundred on debut.

The batsmen continued to dominate as Duminy struck 52(43)* while Behardien smashed 50(22) with 3 maximums. South Africa went on to post a massive total of 354/5 in their quota of 50 overs.

The Ireland bowlers were unfazed by the hosts batting lineup. Almost everyone went for runs. Craig struck thrice while Kevin O’Brien also got a couple of wickets. It was always going to be difficult to chase this total and Ireland had no clue.

Ireland failed to get a good start. The South African bowlers cashed in on their experience as they kept taking wickets at regular intervals. The Ireland batsmen failed to rotate strike and the thriving pressure of the target kept them on their toes.

Stirling and Kevin O’Brien made useful contributions with their 40s as the rest of the batting lineup failed to hog any limelight. Ireland were bundled for 148 with almost 20 overs left.

Duminy got 4 wickets as he was the pick of the bowlers for the Proteas. Phangiso and Parnell also got a couple of wickets each as South Africa won by an astounding margin of 206 runs. Bavuma was declared the man of the match.

Twitter was abuzz with tweets related to the low key game. While there were praises sung over for the talented Bavuma, Phangiso and Duminy also managed to get lauded for their splendid effort. Ireland now play another ODI game against Australia before returning back home.

Here are some of the Twitter reactions that took place during the course of the game:

Ireland win toss and look to make the game last a bit…. #savire

— Innocent Bystander (@InnoBystander) September 25, 2016

Wow @SkySports, showing an advert while @OfficialCSA take the last wicket against the Irish. You lot don't have a clue. #SAvIRE #cricket

— Damien (@damieng5) September 25, 2016

@jpduminy21 you beauty!!! A fourth wicket for 16!! Sa win by 206 runs. Ireland finish on 148 #ProteaFire #SAvIRE

— Gostosa Querida (@GostosaMN) September 25, 2016

Two wickets in 13 balls leaves Ireland staring at big defeathttps://t.co/L5y116e2HD #SAvIRE

— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) September 25, 2016

Look at Phangiso.. First ball gets rid of Stirling.. You won't be getting that half century mate #SAvsIRE

— Sylvia McLite (@mclitesylvia) September 25, 2016

Electrifying atmosphere at Willowmore Stadium. Fans are singing. Goose bumps suff #SAvsIRE

— Kgatliso (@KgatlisoOlorato) September 25, 2016

There is a South Africa vs Ireland ODI match going on and SA have amassed 354 runs… hmm..

— Aravind (@netcitizen) September 25, 2016

100 for Temba Bavuma, the Baby Jake of cricket. Well done #SAvsIRE

— Barney Mthombothi (@mthombothi) September 25, 2016

Temba Bavuma becomes the 2nd South Africa player to score a century on ODI debut #SAvIRE

— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) September 25, 2016

100 for Bavuma on debut…well played…2nd SA batsman after Colin Ingram to score 100 on debut #SAvIRE

— Jasveer Singh Kharra (@imjsk27) September 25, 2016

Temba Bavuma becomes only the second South African to score a hundred on debut after Colin Ingram. Great start to his ODI career. #SAvIre

— Firdose Moonda (@FirdoseM) September 25, 2016

When England set the world record total recently they were 123 for 1 after 20 overs. SA 129 for 0 today #SAvIRE

— Andrew McGlashan (@andymcg_cricket) September 25, 2016

Can somebody educate me. Are the proteas playing well or is Ireland not that strong? #SAvsIRE

— assTonishing. (@Hermoso_Nisi) September 25, 2016

There is KPL live on my cable, as well as a Lahore Qalandars tournament from Lahore, but no #SAvsIre and #BangvsAfg
local > international

— Afaq Soomro (@afaaq_soomro) September 25, 2016

Last time the two team met was in 2015 World Cup. Protea won with 201 runs #SAvsIRE

— Kgatliso (@KgatlisoOlorato) September 25, 2016

Silly excited to be playing in Benoni where dam divers have come to watch me bash around a British city. #SAvIRE

— Quinton not de Kock (@notdekock) September 25, 2016

Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius and Bavuma all making their ODI debuts today. #SAvIre

— stuart hess (@shockerhess) September 25, 2016

Ireland elected to bowl. Waiting for Cricket is a batsman's game tweets in some time. #SAvIRE

— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) September 25, 2016

An easy win for @OfficialCSA but @Irelandcricket will learn from this experience. Can go nowhere else but up from here! #SAvIRE

— Bat Pad (@coverdriveSA) September 25, 2016

Story of the day! #SAvIRE #Cricket pic.twitter.com/LtkXR4T1ef

— Umair Virk ⚡ (@VirkCricket) September 25, 2016

.tbavuma10 was named Man of the Match after a brilliant innings of 113 on his ODI debut #SAvIre pic.twitter.com/LZ23Vk5Wj6

— ICC Champions Trophy (@ICC2017official) September 25, 2016

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