Australia vs South Africa 2018: Twitter Reacts as South Africa Clinches the One-Off T20I

South Africa was able to clinch the one-off against Australia by 21 runs. It was a delayed start to the game due to rain and the match was pruned to 10 overs per side. Australia’s skipper Aaron Finch won the toss and decided to bowl first. South Africa was able to get 108-6 in the ten overs after brisk knocks from skipper Faf du Plessis and Quinton de Kock.

The visitors were able to get off to a perfect start as they were to get 15 runs off the first over. However, the Australian bowlers were not able to hit the right areas. The Proteas was able to race to 42 runs in just three overs as Reeza Hendricks and Quinton de Kock batted in the topmost gear.

The Proteas clinches both ODI and T20I series.

In fact, all the batsman had the license to go all guns blazing from the get-go as there were only ten overs in the innings. Faf du Plessis was able to smack four fours whereas de Kock scored two maximums in his brisk knock. Reeza Hendricks scored three fours and one six in his 8-ball knock of 19.

On the other hand, Australia could not get off to an ideal start. The hosts kept losing wickets at regular intervals and lost five wickets for 43 runs. Thus, Australia could not get the impetus in their batting innings.

Glenn Maxwell was the lone warrior in the batting innings as the all-rounder scored 38 off just 22 balls. However, he could not find support from the other end.

Meanwhile, Tabraiz Shamsi was able to impress with his bowling as he gave away 12 runs in two overs to bag the Man of the Match. Chris Morris bowled a fine yorker to get the better of dangerous looking Chris Lynn. Morris scalped two wickets and conceded only 12 runs in his two overs.

Here is how Twitter reacted to South Africa’s convincing win:

So a T20 between #AusvSA gets reduced to a T10 at the beautiful Gold Coast, was super exciting. Looking forward to being a part of the original T10 itself. On my way to Dubai for the @T10League and hope to have a good 3 weeks with @MarathaArabians ! pic.twitter.com/PtAB92UjbJ

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 17, 2018

Proper bowling here! @NgidiLungi and @KagisoRabada25 setting the trend, and then @Tipo_Morris at his best again is so good to watch! Go on boys

— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) November 17, 2018

https://twitter.com/Boyt_Boet/status/1063769019566759936

https://twitter.com/adam_styris/status/1063769004030930944

Well done, South Africa. Batting first and winning a T10 game is rather tough it seems.

In the first season of the T10 Cricket League last year, only three of the 13 matches were won by the team batting first with the biggest margin of win being 27 runs. #AUSvSA

— Suneer (@suneerchowdhary) November 17, 2018

I could get used to this beating Australia in Australia thing. #AUSvSA

— matthewlowry (@greenplasticgun) November 17, 2018

https://twitter.com/steviejvic/status/1063768102964326400

https://twitter.com/Brashnaa/status/1063767983779209216

#AUSvSA no excuses Australia disgraceful batting effort #CityHicks

— Dave T ??? (@GrumpyPigeon) November 17, 2018

https://twitter.com/grharsh/status/1063767972626391040

One thing I hate about man of the match is that it has to go to the winning side. Anyone watching this game can tell you that Glenn Maxwell is the man of the match. Ridiculously good in the field, economical with the ball and top scorer in the match. #AUSvSA

— Athi Kala (@Athi_Kala) November 17, 2018

https://twitter.com/ShaneBryan_IT/status/1063767942347649026

https://twitter.com/Shubham2781/status/1063767894662803457

Absolutely smashed the Aussies #AusvSA

— Mohammed Waseem Omar (@mwo_dhoodh) November 17, 2018

#ProteaFire ?
ODI Series ✔️
Only T20I ✔️

Proud #AUSvSA

— sudhanshu' (@whoshud) November 17, 2018

It's a pity that there's no one in their lineup to go along with Maxwell till the end. It's been there problem since departure of Warner & Smith. #AUSvSA

— Shantanu Smart (@smartshantanu) November 17, 2018

Fact remains, they are nothing without SMITH, WARNER & SANDPAPER!!! ???#AUSvSA #SSCricket

— Feebs® (@Fabianhdw1) November 17, 2018

Aussies commentators 'We will win if Maxwell plays till the end.'

Maxwell gets out on last ball. Australia lose by 21 runs. ? #AUSvSA

— Yash (@nayanTarse_) November 17, 2018

Terrible batting from the Aussies. Looks like there is no one available for selection. Maybe a change in the backroom staff is needed! Something needs to change or it's gonna get worse! ?? #AUSvSA

— Anirudh (@OffDrive_) November 17, 2018

Reeza Hendricks can hit 'em far. #AUSvSA

— ?????? ????? (@GautamSodhi1) November 17, 2018