Twitter Reactions: India v South Africa 3rd ODI, SA take 2-1 lead

Twitter Reactions: India v South Africa 3rd ODI, SA take 2-1 lead: The 3rd ODI at Rajkot went off to a flying start amidst dark clouds surrounded by protests. Quinton de Kock smashed his first international century of 2015 and fourth in seven innings against India in searing heat to set South Africa up for a big score in Rajkot, but India’s spinners had other ideas. They wove their way into the South African line-up that was set for a score over 300 and restricted them to 270 for 7.

South Africa were 205-2 but failed to capitalize on the start as the visitors could score only 60 in the last 10 overs. In reply, India were lifted by inform Rohit Sharma’s 65. Duminy held on to a return catch to dismiss Sharma, as the score board read 113-2. MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli forged a partnership of 80 runs before the former batsman was caught by Steyn off Morkel for 47. Raina’s poor form continued, as he skied one off Tahir to Miller.

Virat Kohli’s gritty knock of 77 came to an end and Ajinkya Rahane was quick to follow him in the next ball. Harbhajan Singh played out the hat-trick ball, as South Africa’s closed in on a win. Both Morkel and Steyn aimed at the block holes, while the batsmen failed to find the gaps. India finished the quota of 50 overs by scoring 252-6, as South Africa won the match by 18 runs.

Here are the Twitter Reactions:

South Africans bowled exceptionally well in the last ten overs..but India lost the game before that. SA have won d most imp game of d series

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 18, 2015

While in Gujarat, Rabada has a great opportunity to meet his siblings Dhokla, Fafda and Thepla. #INDvSA

— Rofl Gandhi (@RoflGandhi_) October 18, 2015

https://twitter.com/AltCricket/status/655768641561083904

It's ok JP, don't feel bad. Only Chuck Norris could've caught that Dhoni return catch. #INDvSA

— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) October 18, 2015

Duminy looked liked Damini after he took Sharma's catch. As relieved as Minakshi ji's character post court justice in the film. #INDvSA

— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) October 18, 2015

गुजरात जैसे राज्य में भारतीय टीम के हारने से एक बार फिर साबित हो गया कि मोदी लहर पूरी तरह ख़त्म हो चुकी है। #INDvSA

— Nitin (@RuhaniSahab) October 18, 2015

Matches like these are saving Cricket. #INDvSA

— Gabbbar (@GabbbarSingh) October 18, 2015

both india captains are batting
all three south african captains are on the field #INDvSA

— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) October 18, 2015

Horror innings from Donut and V-rat, in the same order. #indvsa

— The Silly Point (@the_sillypoint) October 18, 2015

Was it Dhoni Showing us what will happen if he bats at Number 4?#INDvSA

— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) October 18, 2015

If Axar Patel Wins This For Us. I'll Join Hardik Patel In His Movement. #INDvSA

— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) October 18, 2015

have to admire an attack that can keep two of the best ODI batsmen of this era quiet for such a long period without getting them out #INDvSA

— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) October 18, 2015

இந்தியா தோல்வி காரணம் யாரு தோ கீழ பாரு….#INDvSA pic.twitter.com/AbimZDrt2v

— Kokki Kumaru 2.0™? (@Kokki2You) October 18, 2015

This match just hinted us Dhoni should be dropped as captain at the same Kohli shouldn't be the next option. Bad Game ever :/ #INDvSA

— Dr. Death (@sunnysaubhagya) October 18, 2015

This is proof that it's not a batters game!!! #INDvSA

— CORNÉ ROOS (@corneroos15) October 18, 2015

मैं @BCCI से दरख्वास्त करता हूँ कि बाकी मैचों के लिए विनीत कुलकर्णी को परमानेंट अंपायर नियुक्त करें। #INDvSA

— kuldpvys (@kuldpvys) October 18, 2015

https://twitter.com/hkb395/status/655776060122902528

MSD and Virat messed up the chase with a 114 balls 80. And raina buried the result. #INDvSA

— Srini (@srinivas2112) October 18, 2015

The choke (joke) is on us now!
India royally messed up this chase. Disappointing to say the least how we lost the plot.#INDvSA

— Rashi Kakkar (@rashi_kakkar) October 18, 2015

https://twitter.com/NiazPukhtoon/status/655776034323873792

हम हिस्टोरी change नही कर सकते! #INDvSA https://t.co/JsCuObuUxd

— अतुल (@iAtulB) October 18, 2015

Oh I see. So when kohli bats slowly it's not an issue but when rahane does its a problem? Nice one people.. bravo ??? #INDvSA chuttad log

— vaibhav patil (@imVpatil) October 18, 2015

Dhoni was saying Rahane cant rotate strike in the middle. Dunno what he & Virat did today. Surely Rahane wouldn have played tht way #IndvSA

— Aishwaryaa Haridas (@ImAishu_) October 18, 2015

https://twitter.com/SirRamizRaja/status/655777138277093376

Hit the nail on the wall sir! #INDvSA https://t.co/9VUQS1e2UT

— Nishad Pai Vaidya (@nishad_45) October 18, 2015

@imVkohli should sing song of @itsaadee ADHURE NA RHE JAAYE MERE SAPANE KHI to lead indian team as a Captain after that innings .. #INDvSA

— Sharad vijay (@Sharadvijay12) October 18, 2015

Dhoni and Kohli just did a Misbah there. #INDvSA

— Rehan (@AnonRehan) October 18, 2015

Sanjay: What was the crucial set back while chasing the target?

Dhoni: Well! Infact losing the Toss! #INDvSA

— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) October 18, 2015

https://twitter.com/SAMPATH_B24/status/655775254590042112

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