Twitter Reactions: South Africa thump Zimbabwe to comprehensively pocket T20I series

South Africa won their second T20I against Zimbabwe by six wickets to bag the series 2-0 with one match remaining. The Senwes Park in Potchefstroom was a witness to another one-sided encounter as Hamilton Masakadza and Co were outplayed in all three departments by the hosts. The third and final match is scheduled to be played day after tomorrow in Benoni.

Wickets push Zimbabwe back

The visitors won the toss and elected to bat first and the decision didn’t quite work out as Dane Paterson nipped out Solomon Mire in the second over. Hamilton Masakadza scorched a few boundaries before falling prey to Robert Frylinck, who also got rid of Tarisai Musakanda for a five-ball duck. Brendan Taylor scored 29 runs but took 35 deliveries to score them.

He was the fourth wicket to fall in the 13th over. Left-handed batsman Sean Williams took it upon himself and carted the Proteas bowling to notch 41 runs with the help of a couple of boundaries and three sixes. Dane Paterson nipped him out in the 16th over after which Zimbabwe huffed and puffed to 132/7 in their 20 overs. Tendai Chisoro scored a brisk 14 runs.

South Africa bag series    

Rassie van der Dussen and Quinton de Kock commenced the run-chase and put together 23 runs in 19 balls. The stand was broken by Christopher Mpofu with the wicket of van der Dussen. De Kock played some strokes to inject impetus into the innings. The left-handed batsman scored 26 runs following which leg-break bowler Brandon Mavuta accounted for his wicket.

In the next over, Williams rattled Faf du Plessis’ woodwork and the visiting team threatened to make a comeback. However, JP Duminy and Heinrich Klaasen’s 44-run partnership fizzled out the enthusiasm from Zimbabwe. Williams got rid of the latter for 22 runs, but by then the writing was on the walls for the visitors. The Proteas traced the target with four overs to spare.

Here is how Twitter reacted

#Zimbabwe batsmen has to step up big. Bowlers are doing fine job and catching has been good. #SAvZIM

— CricketGarage (@CricketGarage) October 12, 2018

First time seen a cricket team kit without the country name on it. What’s going on with @ZimCricketv ??? #SAvZIM

— $@@D (@CricBellz) October 12, 2018

We have soooooo many players to choose from .. I thought Kolpak was gonna take our players but NAH #SAvZIM

— SIKELELA (@Iam_Sikelela) October 12, 2018

Klaasen will replace Miller in the ODIs, just you watch. #SAvZIM

— Mondli McManus😍 (@Mondli_Thwala) October 12, 2018

David Miller vs Heinrich Klaasen for that number 6 World Cup spot .. #SAvZIM

— SIKELELA (@Iam_Sikelela) October 12, 2018

That shot from @jpduminy21 to Mavuta was nasty and I love it#SAvZIM

— Yash Ketchum (@YashBrijlal) October 12, 2018

Think Klaasen is going to play an important role for us in England next year #SAvZIM

— Sipo (@Johnnie10874278) October 12, 2018

The crowd catching in this #SAvZIM series has awful, and bloody painful by the look of it.

— Adam Perkins (@PerkyMcPerkface) October 12, 2018

In SA Cricket squad since AB has left us, I can safely say we don't have one key player to rely on. #SAvZIM

— ♏🅾️$ℹ️Ⓜ️🅰️ (@kgadiYaCricket) October 12, 2018

#SAvZIM Klaasen has mastered playing Spin🙌🙌. He is a rare breed! I salute chief!!!!

— KingDassor® (@Gatsheni_Siboh) October 12, 2018

Lovely bowling from Mavuta should've had Klaasen out. Drop by Taylor didn't help. Mavuta is one for the future #SAvZIM

— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) October 12, 2018

If I didn't know about Zimbabwe's economical woes, I wouldn't believe you if you had told me that this team doesn't have sponsors. Their spin bowling is world class at times. #SAvZIM #ProteaFire

— Man's Only Cute Online (@ThatDick_Teekay) October 12, 2018

Faf should always be positive on the crease cause if he ain't he loses his wicket very cheaply #SAvZIM #ProteaFire

— IamThembelani (@_supa_t) October 12, 2018

Quinton De Kock & spin is still a tragic story with an all too familiar ending. #SAvZIM

— Mondli McManus😍 (@Mondli_Thwala) October 12, 2018

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