Twitter Reactions: South African batsmen implode against the Indian Spin Duo

Twitter Reactions: South African batsmen implode against the Indian Spin Duo: The signs were ominous. The curator had tailor made the pitch for the spinners, and the visitors were warned well ahead about what was coming at them. Not a dust-bowl, but there was a lot of assistance towards the spinners. It needed some patient and quality batting from both the teams, not only the visitors alone, to make a mark in this tricky, “result oriented ” pitch. And after a day and a session later, an impending sense of deja vu has cropped up, as India gains the upper hand after a 136 run lead, thanks to some classic spin bowling from R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja.

Once the Indians were bowled out for 215 in the final session, the warning signs were up for the visitors. The pitch was not an easy one to bat on, and it required some qulity time on the crease to make an impact on this testing pitch. For India, Murali Vijay and Ravindra Jadeja did exactly that, and helped India to cross 200, a par score on this pitch. With just about 9 overs left for the day, the openers had to survive 8 overs of spin. But the opener van Zyl fell to Ashwin for the 4th consecutive time in the series. Jadeja was too ht to handle for the nightwatchman Tahir. At 11-2, danger signs were already up for the visitors, and spin was confirmed to be their main itenary for the coming day.

But what we witnessed in the first session of the test match was nothing short of extraordinary. While both Ashwin and Jadeja weaved magic, the South Africa batsmen were just horrendous with their batting. Only JP Duminy showed up to play with some respite, but he too fell at the fag end of the innings. The visitors were cleaned up for 79, their lowest ever score against India.

On light to India’s superb bowling performance, and hara-kiri from the South Africans, Twitter Reactions: South African batsmen implode against the Indian Spin Duo:

South Africa's 79 is the lowest total by any team against India. #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/fkYuufO03v

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) November 26, 2015

#INDvSA Spinners run rampage in Nagpur! @OfficialCSA dismissed for 79 in the first session itself! #TeamIndia firmly on top…

— Delhi Daredevils (@DelhiDaredevils) November 26, 2015

Don't forget v play a dangerous sport,A cruel reminder,exactly a year ago. It takes just one wrong judgement/one ball to misbehave #INDvSA

— Amol Muzumdar (@amolmuzumdar11) November 26, 2015

79 ALL OUT – South Africa's lowest total against India! This is also the lowest total India have ever bowled out any team for. #INDvSA

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) November 26, 2015

Woke up slightly late this morning to carnage at Nagpur..This pitch is spiteful. Mohali was a lot better than this one #IndvSA

— Hemant (@hemantbuch) November 26, 2015

If Duminy can play so well so why can't others ??

Blame your batsman not the pitch ! #IndvSa

— VisHal ?? (@ImVpatel) November 26, 2015

This wicket is diabolical!! 9 legitimate wicket chances in the first hour with 3 plays and misses every over! #day2 #minefield #INDvSA

— Glenn Maxwell (@Gmaxi_32) November 26, 2015

136 ahead, india should declare? #INDvSA

— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) November 26, 2015

https://twitter.com/DennisCricket_/status/669753924346212356

The real contest would've been Indian spinners to Indian batsmen…South African batting just no match on this pitch. #IndvSA

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 26, 2015

Hey South Africa – I'll let you in on a secret: try some spin! #INDvSA

— Paul Dennett (@the_summer_game) November 26, 2015

Its too much fun watching #INDvSA . much better than those 600+ meaningless scores and dull draws.

— Navin Khanna (@navinskhanna) November 26, 2015

Competition between Ash and Jaddu as to who will pick more wickets! SA 79 all out. When should India declare? #INDvSA

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) November 26, 2015

Where Are Sir Jadeja Haters Right Now. 😉 #INDvSA

— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) November 26, 2015

BREAKING: SA have gone passed the 50 mark….
Group hug, chest pumps and high 5's#INDvSA

— Cindy Poluta (@CindyPoluta) November 26, 2015

After seeing this South African Curators would have started preparing fastest and bouncy pitch ever to play vs India.. ?#INDvSA

— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) November 26, 2015

When we lost overseas, we used to blame bowling, fielding, & of course Dhoni.
When others lose here, they blame our pitches.#INDvSA

— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) November 26, 2015