Twitter Reactions: South Africa v New Zealand 3rd ODI, Proteas win home series 2-1

Twitter Reactions: South Africa v New Zealand 3rd ODI, Proteas win home series 2-1: South Africa impressed one and all as they managed to win the 3rd ODI against the Kiwis by 62 runs and thus the series 2-1. The New Zealand chase was never on track as they lost wickets at regular intervals in the second half of the innings. They did have their chances, especially with Latham and Williamson laying a strong foundation. Latham notched up his third consecutive fifty of the series, which was also the 4th ODI fifty of his career. But 102 for 1 became 152 for 5, and that eventually became 221 all out. They lacked a big score and the lower-order firepower to combat a pretty tight, disciplined South African bowling performance. For the hosts David Wiese and Steyn were terrific with the ball.

Earlier, after South Africa opted to bat first, the openers Amla and van Wyk brought up their first 50+ stand in the series. Van Wyk registered his 4th ODI fifty which was steady but far from comfortable as he never took off. South Africa progressed nicely but they were slightly slow than expected. Amla and Rossouw fell in quick succession. AB de Villiers then got a fabulous partnership with David Miller and in the process went on to become the fastest batsman to 8000 ODI runs. Some quick runs by Behardien at the end helped Proteas get to a competitive 283 which proved too much for the Kiwis. With this win South Africa go to number 3 in the ICC ODI rankings.

Let us have a look at some of the best tweets from the convincing victory of the Proteas:

Kiwis all out on 221.. A commanding performance by De Villiers nd company to take the series 2-1 ?? #SAvNZ

— ASAD ULLAH QASIM (@AQ_781) August 26, 2015

https://twitter.com/Fed_436/status/636607455326158848

AB de Villiers scored 64 as the Proteas posted 283/7 before David Wiese took 3/58 to help dismiss the Black Caps for 221 #SAvNZ

— Ptv Sports (@SportsPtv) August 26, 2015

So #Proteas baggs O.D.I #cricket series. #SAvNZ. Thank you @BLACKCAPS

— Яay (@rayzuh) August 26, 2015

And the Proteas do it again!! Was there ever any doubt though?? #TheDecider #SAvNZ #MomentumODI

— Devvs (@Forest_Indigo14) August 26, 2015

New Zealand in SA

T20 series : 1-1
ODI series : South Africa 2-1#SAvNZ

— The Art of Leaving (@TheYorkerBall) August 26, 2015

https://twitter.com/SONY_CricScore/status/636607676827455488

"If I mistakenly drop my cap, I pick it up and kiss it." – Imran Tahir ❤

— MONA LISA. (@MaMaReLow) August 26, 2015

No one pulls off a celebration quite like Imran Tahir. He covers 150m of ground in the process! #VorsprungProteas pic.twitter.com/A4pSilm8rf

— Audi South Africa (@audisouthafrica) August 26, 2015

Imran Tahir would break Bolt's 100m record if he got a hat-trick!#SSCricket #SAvsNZ

— Daniel Hall (@DannyboyHall104) August 26, 2015

@ABdeVilliers17 has been named the man-of-the match for his captains knock of 62 in the 3rd ODI against @BLACKCAPS in Durban #SAvNZ @ANN7tv

— Mahlatse Mphahlele (@BraMahlatse) August 26, 2015

.@amlahash is awarded the Man of the Series. #SAvNZ ^PT pic.twitter.com/QDcpibUXVE

— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) August 26, 2015

Congratulations #Proteas !Far from ur best,which make me wonder what u can do at ur best! #SAvNZ pic.twitter.com/p2aMtjBNta

— Pieter Rossouw (@PieterWRoss) August 26, 2015

So #Proteas baggs O.D.I #cricket series. #SAvNZ. Thank you @BLACKCAPS

— Яay (@rayzuh) August 26, 2015