ICC World Cup 2019: Twitter Reacts As New Zealand Knocks Out South Africa

14 runs were needed off the last two overs and New Zealand had five wickets in hand. Colin de Grandhomme was dismissed by Ngidi and there was some panic. However, Kane Williamson guided the ball to the third man to pick the crucial boundary off the last ball of the penultimate over. New Zealand won the thrilling contest against South Africa by four wickets and the latter have been knocked out of the tournament. Williamson held his nerve as the Kiwi captain scored his maiden World Cup and remained undefeated to take his team over the line.

The Kiwis captain Kane Williamson won the toss and decided to bowl first against South Africa in the 25th match of the ICC World Cup 2019. However, South Africa could not get off to a good start as they lost Quinton de Kock was cleaned up by Trent Boult’s incoming delivery. However, South Africa’s captain Faf du Plessis and Hashim Amla added 50 runs partnership.

However, the Proteas captain was castled by a jaffa yorker from Lockie Ferguson. Subsequently, Aiden Markram and Hashim Amla added 59 runs but the runs didn’t come thick and fast for the Proteas. The New Zealand bowlers were able to keep a lid on the scoring rate as both the right-handers scored four runs/over.

New Zealand comes up with a complete performance.

Amla was squared by Mitchell Santner whereas Markram got a leading edge when he tried to up the ante. Rassie Van der Dussen who has impressed with his batting in the tournament played a much-needed knock of 67 runs from 64 balls to help South Africa reach 241 runs in 49 overs. David Miller scored 36 whereas Lockie Ferguson scalped three wickets to continue his good form going. Trent Boult, Colin de Grandhomme and Mitchell Santner snared one wicket apiece.

On the other hand, Kagiso Rabada gave an ideal start to South Africa as he dismissed Colin Munro early. Martin Guptill played a good knock of 35 runs however the right was unfortunate to be hit-wicket when he swivelled while playing a pull shot.

Kane Williamson came up with a fine performance.

Meanwhile, Ross Taylor was dismissed on an innocuous delivery from Chris Morris down the leg-side. Furthermore, Tom Latham was soon dismissed by Morris to leave New Zealand’s run-chase in a mud.

However, Kane Williamson was once again cool as a cucumber and continued his dream form in England. Williamson completed his fifty and got the support from James Neesham as dual brought the 50-runs partnership from 81 balls. However, Morris was once again able to strike at the right time as he dismissed Neesham. In fact, Williamson had the rub of the green as his nick was not heard by Quinton de Kock

Colin de Grandhomme gave good support to his captain with a fifty and helped Kiwis get close to the target.

Here is how Twitter reacted:

Game of the tournament. Game that will be remembered beyond the tournament. #NZvSA #CWC19

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 19, 2019

Whover wins, we’ve had the best match of the tournament yet

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) June 19, 2019

What a freaking shot, Kane Williamson.

— Karthik Krishnaswamy (@the_kk) June 19, 2019

Brilliant this from New Zealand & South Africa. Game of chess, caution and aggression. Just the type of game the World Cup needed. Can only assume there will be more now that there’s more at stake. #CWC19 #NZvSA

— Raunak Kapoor (@RaunakRK) June 19, 2019

Heck of a contribution today with both bat and ball from Colin de Grandhomme ???
.#NZvsSA #NZvSA #CricketWorldCup2019

— Mike Hesson (@CoachHesson) June 19, 2019

Straw poll .. which game has provided more entertainment?
Eng vs Afghanistan with 33 sixes hit or lower scoring affair today at edgbaston with more in it for the bowlers? Forget jingoistic loyalty or the room for both in the game answer which there obviously is .. pick one !!

— Nasser Hussain (@nassercricket) June 19, 2019

One of the greatest knocks by Kane Williamson on a difficult Edgbaston wicket. #NZvSA

— Ankush Das (@ankushd1993) June 19, 2019

This is getting too difficult to watch. #NZvSAF

— Mendra Dorjey Sahni (@MendraDorjey) June 19, 2019

After all the heartbreak of years gone by, the #Proteas are still able to find new ways of getting knocked out of the #CricketWorldCup ? #NZvSA #CWC19

— Ashfak Mohamed (@ashfakmohamed) June 19, 2019

?Dropped catch
?Missed run-out opportunity
?Failing to spot an outside edge
?Untimely no-ball

All the ingredients of a typical South Africa World Cup exit.#CWC19 #NZvSA

— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) June 19, 2019

David Miller is making sure we are not missing AB de Villiers with a near-perfect imitation of the missed runout in the 2015 semi-final. Peak South Africa has been unlocked in the last 30 minutes.#CWC19 #NZvsA

— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) June 19, 2019

How did South Africa not take a review when Williamson got a nick off Tahir? What were they saving it for? This one mistake could knock them out of the tournament!

— Joy Bhattacharjya (@joybhattacharj) June 19, 2019

#KaneWilliamson nicks one and doesn't walk.

The other day, #ViratKohli didn't nick and walked.

Who would've thunk! #NZvSA #CWC19

— Hemant Brar (@Cricquest) June 19, 2019

South Africa need Dhoni to coach them for 2023. Just can't seem to handle nerves when it matters the most.

— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) June 19, 2019

Riveting match. 3 overs from Phehlukwayo and 2 from Morris the key ones. NZ will look to target those and take what they get from Ngidi and Rabada. For SA, Rabada has to produce wickets in his two overs. Rub of the green with NZ at the moment.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 19, 2019

Tahir to get the next 2 poles..

— Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) June 19, 2019

This is gonna be a nail biting finish. Feel like it rests on Williamson’s shoulders #NZvSAF #CWC19 #bbccricket

— Chris Brown (@ChrisBrown303) June 19, 2019

#KaneWilliamson makes such a big difference to the #blackcaps . Paces his innings so well.. Great control and great skill. Reads the games beautifully #NZvSAF #wc19

— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani) June 19, 2019

Excellent match going on in #CWC19.   South Africa hanging on to their stay at the World Cup. Try telling that to NZ but will be excellent for the tournament and for such an iconic side like SA #NZvSA

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 19, 2019

What a delivery by Ferguson to get Faf du Plessis,New Zealand has been so impressive with their pace attack,genuine swing and pace.. #NZvSA

— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) June 19, 2019

Well Martin, that's one way to ensure the bails fall for sure #NZvSA #CWC19

— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) June 19, 2019

Neesham is finding Tahir as unreadable as the latter's Tamil tweets.

— Nitin Sundar (@knittins) June 19, 2019

Pic 1 – SA Fans during break.
Pic 2 – SA Fans now#NZvSA pic.twitter.com/P6jTzNixqv

— ShireenKoul (@ShireenKoul) June 19, 2019

Pic 1 – South Africa at the start of World Cup

Pic 2 – South Africa now..

#NZvSA pic.twitter.com/mnSu7HeBxQ

— ShireenKoul (@ShireenKoul) June 19, 2019

Morris dealing with New Zealander's ??#NZvSA pic.twitter.com/wvyALMLlSS

— Matlaba16 (@Matlaba_16) June 19, 2019

240 being competitive again. Feels like cricket in the 1980s. Let us have more such pitches. #SAvsNZ

— Nitin Naik (@toi_nitinnayak) June 19, 2019