South Africa vs Pakistan 2018/19: Twitter Reacts To South Africa's Victory Facing Pakistan
Published - 28 Dec 2018, 07:59 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 04:46 AM
Well, the exciting cricket contest in South Africa ended in the host’s side. They emerged out with a convincing 6-wicket victory to take the lead in the series. Duanne Olivier was the man of the match for his brilliant 11 wickets in the match. For Pakistan, their inability in the batting section was pretty evident once again.
South Africa started the third morning needing to chase down a target of 149 after Duanne Olivier’s heroics of 5/90 on day 2 dismissed Pakistan for 190 at the end of day’s play. With overnight rain and a pitch that was providing inconsistent bounce, the chase was not going to be that easy for du Plessis’s men.
Hashim Amla finally scores for South Africa:
Starting the things on a fine note, Mohammad Amir sent back Aiden Markram for a duck to bring hopes in Proteas camp. However, finally, Hashim Amla stood tall when it mattered the most.
He joined Dean Elgar in the middle to frustrate Pakistan bowlers with their classic strokeplay on a tough wicket. However, he got a reprieve when Fakhar Zaman dropped a catch. In the next over, Dean Elgar, on four, edged new bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi low to first slip where Azhar Ali appeared to take a diving catch.
However, the TV replays ruled the decision in Elgar’s favour despite the on-field call was signalled ‘Out’. Amla and Elgar then put on a gutsy partnership of over 50 runs to put South Africa in the driving seat on 81/1, still needing a further 68 runs to win the first Test on day 3 before lunch.
They continued the glorious partnership before Elgar losing his wicket when they stitched 119 runs for the second wicket. He was quickly followed by Bruyn and Faf du Plessis but Bavuma stood with Amla to finish the job.
Here are the tweets:
Verbal bouncers, verbal beamers, a few more verbal bouncers and some more verbal beamers, from Mickey Arthur towards Asad Shafiq, Azhar Ali and Sarfaraz Ahmed in the dressing room after close of play on Day 2 #SAvPAK
— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) December 27, 2018
The on-field signal was out
The batsman started to walk
For the 3rd umpire to overrule the on-field decision there had to be conclusive evidence that the on-field decision was wrong
There was no conclusive evidence that the on-field decision was wrong#SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/PDgiB5SskD— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) December 28, 2018
Congratulations South Africa on their 6-wicket win! They go 1-0 up in the series. #ProteaFire #SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/yllMPrdXnG
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) December 28, 2018
Incredible scenes at the Centurion!
Pakistan have collapsed from 134/3 to 190 all out with Duanne Olivier taking 11 wickets in the match. The home side will begin their chase tomorrow, needing 149 to take a 1-0 series lead. #SAvPAK SCORECARD ⬇️ https://t.co/ocuhHu0s31 pic.twitter.com/kMERq0R2qq
— ICC (@ICC) December 27, 2018
And now Graeme Smith regarding the Elgar catch that was overturned by the 3rd umpire "Pakistan can feel a little hard done by. The catch being overturned was surprising for me. In my opinion it was out" #SAvPAK
— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) December 28, 2018
#SAvPAK Centurion Test
Sarfaraz Ahmed – 0 & 0
Faf du Plessis – 0 & 0First time in the history of Test cricket, both captains have bagged Pair in the same Test.
— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) December 28, 2018
Major blame for this loss has to be down to the senior batsmen in the team who between them scored:
36
7
0
0
6
0A total of 49 runs#SAvPAK
— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) December 28, 2018
I only have three things to say… Resilience, character and @Duanne992 … ????#SAvPAK @OfficialCSA
— Morne Morkel (@mornemorkel65) December 27, 2018
“Duanne was only just cover for Philander. He won’t even make it in the squad.” @NatalieGermanos
Really hope the selectors have a different view @OfficialCSA #SAvPAK
— Qhawe Ngcobo (@qhawengcobo) December 28, 2018
19 ducks so far in these 3 boxing day tests #AusvInd #SAvPAK #NZvSL
— arfan (@Im__Arfan) December 28, 2018
The last to start and the first to finish! #SAvPAK https://t.co/NRe6629JYy
— Aneeq (@AneeqAhmadh) December 28, 2018
When it comes to luxurious job ,he is ready to share conference room with wasim akram, the person he has been criticising for years!Whn you look at views and criticism of @iramizraja one can clearlt see the difference b/w educated and uneducated players!!!#SAvPAK @BasitSubhani
— DW (@drwaleed_sabir) December 28, 2018
Pakistan lost, SL losing, And most importantly India on brisk of win.. u can be anyone today but surely u can't be Sir Daniel today.. ? #AUSvIND #SAvPAK #NZVSL
— Mohamed Riyaz (@ursriyaz) December 28, 2018
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