Twitter reactions: South Africa takes 1-0 lead over India with incredible win in Gqeberha T20I
In an exhilarating contest at St George’s Park, South Africa emerged victorious against India and went 1-0 up in the three-match T20I series. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss in Gqeberha, South Africa delivered a clinical performance to chase down the revised target of 152 in a rain-affected encounter.
India Innings: 180/7 (19.3 overs)
India set a challenging target with a total of 180/7 in 19.3 overs. Rinku Singh played a standout knock of 68 not out in just 39 deliveries and was well supported by Suryakumar Yadav, who smashed 56 off 36 deliveries. Gerald Coetzee was the pick of the bowlers for South Africa, claiming three wickets for 32 runs.
South Africa Innings: 154/5 (13.5 overs)
In pursuit of the revised target, South Africa showcased resilience, reaching 154/5 in 13.5 overs. Reeza Hendricks led the charge with a blistering 49 off 27 balls, steering the innings with a combination of finesse and power. Despite a rain-interrupted match, the Aiden Markram-led side demonstrated composure and finished the game with ease.
For India, fast bowler Mukesh Kumar shone with the ball, claiming 2 wickets for 34 runs.
Player of the Match
South Africa wrist-spinner Tabraiz Shamsi was adjudged Player of the Match for his economical spell of 1/18.
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Result and Series Outlook:
South Africa secured a thrilling 5-wicket win (DLS Method) in a match that showcased both batting prowess and bowling excellence. With this victory, the series stands at 1-0 in favour of South Africa as the first T20I was abandoned due to rain. The teams will now turn their attention to the next clash scheduled at The Wanderers Stadium on Thursday, December 14.
Here are the Twitter reactions:
South Africa batting stocks are perhaps at a stage of maturity right now. Final four in T20 CWC 2024 at least.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) December 12, 2023
Finishing it the #ProteaFire way 🔥 #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/QDt6XrxxQa
— Sunrisers Eastern Cape (@SunrisersEC) December 12, 2023
A quick bite with the bat!😋#SAvIND pic.twitter.com/ZmtWaw3nQu
— Joburg Super Kings (@JSKSA20) December 12, 2023
Rinku continues to impress. Clears the infield. Finds the gaps. Good cricketing smarts. #IndvSA
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) December 12, 2023
𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐃 & 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑 🌞#SuryaKumarYadav #MenInBlue #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/4ccH5Nhzjn
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) December 12, 2023
Tabraiz Shamsi finishes an excellent spell with 1-18 👏 #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/TqtJsyanzq
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) December 12, 2023
IND vs SA: Tabraiz Shamsi brings back ‘shoe-call’ celebration on special request#TabrejShamsi #ShoesCelebration #SuryakumarYadav #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/oz4LBjc7to
— Amit Patel (@APCricket25) December 13, 2023
South Africa won by 5 wkts (DLS method): https://t.co/MdD0eesVle #SAvsIND #T20I #cricket #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/B93wfbvZHc
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) December 13, 2023
Reeza Hendricks' 49 from just 27 balls propels the Proteas to a sensational five-wicket victory against India in the second T20I in Gqeberha 🏏✅#BePartOfIt #WozaNawe
— SuperSport 🏆 (@SuperSportTV) December 12, 2023
PROTEAS TAKE THE ADVANTAGE 🇿🇦
A rampant start to the chase from Reeza Hendricks(49) & Matthew Breetzke(16) steered the Proteas to victory 🔥🏏
What a blockbuster as SA go 1-0 up in the series 🍿#WozaNawe #BePartOfIt #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/oYSL3YsZ5r
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) December 12, 2023
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December 13, 2023 at 08:35AM
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