ICC World Cup 2019: Twitter Reacts As South Africa Destroy Sri Lanka's Party

South Africa finally managed to produce a complete effort as they spoiled Sri Lanka’s party of progressing to the top-four beating them convincingly at the Riverside Stadium in Chester-le-Street. Hasim Amla and skipper Faf du Plessis stood tall to chase down the target of 204 runs set by Sri Lanka.

South Africa spoils Sri Lanka’s World Cup

Batting first, Sri Lanka never looked in line to post a good total on the board. Kagiso Rabada removed skipper Dimuth Karunaratne in the first ball of the over. Since then, Kusal Perera and Avishaka Fernando added 67 runs for the second wicket which was the only 50+ runs stand for Sri Lanka. Avishka has been the find for Sri Lanka in this World Cup who has looked in prime touch in whatever small knocks he has played. However, he is new in the international circuit and will only mature with time.

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Dwaine Pretorius impressed in his World Cup debut returning with three wickets while Chris Morris claimed another three to run down over the Sri Lanka batting. Moreover, this is the first instance in the tournament, South Africa have looked good as a bowling unit. It was Thisara Perera and Isuru Udana’s late contributions which helped them go past the 200-run mark.

It was an easy chase and South Africa looked in complete control of the game. Quinton de Kock and Hashim Amla started with a bang but an outstanding yorker from Lasith Maling shortened de Kock’s stay at the crease. Although they lost a wicket, they were never out of the game as skipper Faf du Plessis took control of the game brilliantly. Amla and du Plessis paced the innings brilliantly to stage their second win of the tournament after Afghanistan.

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They shared an unbeaten stand to chase down the target quite comfortably. Hashim Amla was the first to reach the half-century while Faf du Plessis followed to bring his third half-century for South Africa in this World Cup. The Proteas cruised through to the winning lines by nine wickets with Amla unbeaten at 96 runs.

Twitter Reactions

So happy to see Hashim Amla get runs. One of the greats of our era. #MightyHash

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 28, 2019

hum to doobe hain sanam, tumko bhi lekar doobenge – Faf to SL? #SLvSA #CWC19

— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) June 28, 2019

SA too late SL too dismissive, overall an one sided-affair which had slight chances for the latter but that too vanished now.#SLvSA #CWC19

— Reema Malhotra (@ReemaMalhotra8) June 28, 2019

Can't quite get my head round this Sri Lanka performance. I feel like they haven't even had a crack. And if you're not going to have a crack in a must-win game in the World Cup, when are you? #CWC19

— Rob Johnston (@RobJ_Cricket) June 28, 2019

Whenever Pakistan are in deep water, South Africa come to rescue them.#SLvSA

— Adnan (@iAdnanOfficial) June 28, 2019

277* – the number of balls faced by Hashim Amla in #CWC19 so far – the most faced by a batsman without hitting a six in #CWC2019.
Surpassed Tamim Iqbal's tally of 276 balls without a six!#SLvSA#SAvSL

— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) June 28, 2019

Do they have to start playing when we are out of the tournament already? #SLvSA

— African Richies Are Mine (@VusBiyel) June 28, 2019

I'm sorry, that is NOT 15° off vertical.#SLvSA pic.twitter.com/UWWHWsM4nT

— Andrew Snowball (@NZSnowMan) June 28, 2019

Sri Lanka's losing to South Africa means they will be eliminated irrespective of their results against WI & India if England wins at least one of their remaining games.#SLvSA #LionsRoar #CWC19

— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) June 28, 2019

Our team is literally playing like bunch muppets.
No intention whatsoever,one lucky win and we lose our senses and gift the match to arguably the worst south African team in the recent past, further we are making them look like world-beaters.
Pathetic to say the least #SLvSA

— Atchuthan Senthilkumaran (@SENACHU97) June 28, 2019

Sleepy to watch #SLvSA game

— SubungsaBsmtry (@BSubungsa) June 28, 2019

We are very good at winning pointless matches, mxm #SLvSA

— Patrick (@mbilipatric) June 28, 2019

I think the pitch is playing fine it was the poor shot selection by SL players .. could cost them the match and even a SF berth #SLvSA

— Ashok Rathod (@chefforlyf) June 28, 2019

Looks like Malinga belly isn’t creating any magic #SAvSL #CWC2019 #SLvSA

— Vincent Sunder (@vincentsunder) June 28, 2019

South Africa to Sri Lanka. #SLvSA pic.twitter.com/tG8748wl6T

— Sagar (@sagarcasm) June 28, 2019

Isuru Udana = Sri Lankan Olivier Giroud #SLvSA #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/eWGPLdVr5b

— Hamish Hoosen of the Pillays (@Hamish_Hoosen) June 28, 2019

Faf plays when there is no hope even if they win #SLvSA

— Srikanth G (@SrikanthGames) June 28, 2019

Sri lankan card is now clear for Pakistan#SLvSA #Pak

— Saqib Javed (@a_saqibjaved) June 28, 2019

Great victory by South Africa, Congratulations and thnx to South African Cricket Team for clearing the road to Semi Finals for Pakistan and Bangladesh….
Pakistan all the way In Sha Allah
#SLvSA

— مرزاطاہراقبال (@INSHALAHMED4) June 28, 2019