Twitter goes berserk as South Africa delay an Australian win
Published - 04 Mar 2018, 11:31 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:24 AM
As lunch was taken during the fourth day of the Durban Test match, many thought the game wouldn’t last until tea, let alone the fifth day. Chasing a target of 417, it was all about dogged survival through the five days for the hosts.
However, it quickly escalated for South Africa, with them tottering at 49-4. The cream of the Proteas batting featuring Dean Elgar, Hashim Amla, AB de Villiers, and Faf du Plessis was back in the pavilion before the lunch interval.
That said, it was the young brigade of the men in gold and green, who stood up to the occasion. The likes of Aiden Markram, Theunis de Bruyn and Quinton de Kock made life difficult for the Aussies.
The young trio displayed immense character to survive the fourth day of the Test match as well as give South Africans an outside chance out of nowhere.
Markram perhaps played the knock of the season under pressure, in a fourth innings run-chase. He received a standing ovation when dismissed on the stroke of stumps on Day 4.
Aiden put to rest all his critics, with his mammoth 143 off 218 balls, containing 19 glorious boundaries. Markram’s knock came in the backdrop of criticism earlier for running AB De Villiers out.
He built a magnificent counterattacking partnership with De Bruyn and first, which steadied the ship for South Africa. Shortly after de Bruyn dismissal, De Kock and Markram stitched a mammoth partnership of 147 runs.
With both De Kock and Markram at the crease, the home team looked at ease and a possible run chase was on. But, it all changed after Aiden Markram’s dismissal. Philander too departed soon as bad lights started to take effect for the fourth time in a row.
It was South Africa’s nemesis from the first inning, Mitchell Starc, who yet again cleaned up the rest of the tail. Rabada and Maharaj shortly followed Philander.
At the end of the fourth day, South Africa ended the day with one wicket remaining and 293 runs on the board, marginally avoiding a loss on Day 4.
Let us see how Twitter reacted
We hate Australians! Why are they even a country! Bunch of convicts and undesirables! #<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S
— Cassandra Bianca (@cassandrabianca) M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!----> <!---->4<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
De Bruyn makes way as de Kock enters. … Sorry, can't let it go. #<!---->s<!---->a<!---->v<!---->a<!---->u<!---->s
— Rohan Connolly (@rohan_connolly) M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!----> <!---->4<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
https://twitter.com/moe17laher/status/970261963912617985
Cant believe the amount of racist, whining SA fans on twitter going on about AUS in this first test. c/o about sledging (they can't actually hear) then proceed to call Aus convicts, arseholes and that Australia shouldn't be a country. It's cricket, get over yourselves. #<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S
— Kaden (@khut81) M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!----> <!---->4<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
Aiden Mrkram's 143 – One of the finest Test innings. #<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S
— Daniel Alexander (@daniel86cricket) M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!----> <!---->4<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
https://twitter.com/mondli_motha/status/970313130151694336
Tim Paine. Sublime hands. #<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!----> <!---->4<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
Late on a hot day with an old ball, MMarsh has been bowling in the 139kph region. Digging deep #<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S
— Daniel Brettig ? (@danbrettig) M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!----> <!---->4<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
Stunning innings. I’m so happy for him. #<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S
— Sibongile Mafu (@sboshmafu) M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!----> <!---->4<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
It's the hope that's going to kill me. #<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S
— Kyle (@The_Kylo) M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!----> <!---->4<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
WICKET!! No!!!!! Markram edges one behind for a breathtaking 143. Simply brilliant from Markram. Well played. SA 283-6. #<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S #<!---->P<!---->r<!---->o<!---->t<!---->e<!---->a<!---->F<!---->i<!---->r<!---->e
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!----> <!---->4<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
This is turning out to b an absolute classic, DeKock n specially Markram have been superb. Next hurdle, 2nd new ball #<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S
— Deep Dasgupta (@DeepDasgupta7) M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!----> <!---->4<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
2 Tremendous teams to watch … Great players on show … Beautiful weather … £4 a Ticket … Yet hardly anyone has turned up to Durban … Test cricket is the greatest format but needs change … #<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!----> <!---->2<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
Mercy me #<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->z<!---->q<!---->p<!---->B<!---->o<!---->E<!---->W<!---->P<!---->q<!---->u
— Ryan Buckland (@RyanBuckland7) M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!----> <!---->4<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
https://twitter.com/justinfraenkel/status/970239430341611521
The Wolf of Wall Street is a pretty wild movie #<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->q<!---->P<!---->g<!---->n<!---->F<!---->S<!---->x<!---->U<!---->C<!---->b
— Ryan Buckland (@RyanBuckland7) M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!----> <!---->4<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
Highest batting average in international cricket…
(min 10000 intl runs)
55.60 – Virat Kohli
50.80 – Joe Root
50.55* – Steve Smith
49.10 – Jacques Kallis
49.00 – Mike Hussey
48.75 – Viv Richards
48.52 – Sachin Tendulkar#<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->A<!---->u<!---->s— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!----> <!---->3<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
Look at Mitchell Starc being a dick. Typical Australian cricket bullshit. #<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S
— ?????? (@deshiknaves) M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!----> <!---->4<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
No one is better when it comes to cleaning up the tail#<!---->s<!---->a<!---->v<!---->a<!---->u<!---->s@<!---->m<!---->s<!---->t<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->5<!---->6
— Partha Mukherjee (@viratian_partha) M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!----> <!---->4<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
Starc on a hat-trick! Reverse-swinging in-seamer proves too good for Rabada as his stumps are uprooted.
?? 1 wicket away…#<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!----> <!---->4<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
Why are you doing this? @<!---->O<!---->f<!---->f<!---->i<!---->c<!---->i<!---->a<!---->l<!---->C<!---->S<!---->A #<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S
— nasiphi ? (@africasnas) M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!----> <!---->4<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
Most catches by a South Africa player (not keeper):
196 J Kallis
166 G Smith
113 AB de Villiers
100 H AMLA*#<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S— Muhammad Ahsan ??(Stay Home, Stay Safe!) (@Ahsan0216) M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!----> <!---->4<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
Starc on fire. What an asset he is. Tails can't wag against Australia when he plays #<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S
— Burhan Husain (@burhan_199) M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!----> <!---->4<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
Starc to tailenders! #<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->r<!---->5<!---->q<!---->w<!---->r<!---->j<!---->W<!---->v<!---->s<!---->R
— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!----> <!---->4<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
https://twitter.com/Livania22/status/970320726912839680
What an over @<!---->m<!---->s<!---->t<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->5<!---->6 take a bow. 3 wickets and a maiden ? definatly worth staying up late to watch #<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S
— Susan Cain (@Susiewhoop) M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!----> <!---->4<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
I did expect a collapse after the sixth wicket but this is bad. #<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S
— The Insatiable (@SignedByGeoff) M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!----> <!---->4<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
I think it's done hey. #<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S
Quinny, Markram, de Bruyn, thanks guys.
You tried. A for Effort. p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->d<!---->7<!---->2<!---->M<!---->S<!---->J<!---->c<!---->y<!---->w<!---->4— khomotso makgabutlane • p.sugar • #blm (@Mo_Makgabutlane) M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!----> <!---->4<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
Thoughts in Markram’s head…
*dont run out AB*
*dont run out AB*
*dont run out AB*
….
Oh no..
Please no..
…
Sh*t
?♂️— Glenn Maxwell (@Gmaxi_32) M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!----> <!---->4<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
Markram playing a gutsy innings here. Massive credit to him. Doesn’t seem a choker. Are we sure he is actually South African?
— Rob Moody (@robelinda2) M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!----> <!---->4<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
Mighty impressive century by young Aiden Markram. Battling against heavy odds against arguably the world's best bowling attack, yet stroking the ball freely and beautifully. Australia still most likely winners, but SA showing gumption
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!----> <!---->4<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
Markram falls just when Aussie shoulders were beginning to sag at navel level. What a superb knock though! A star is born
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!----> <!---->4<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
This is going to end soon….might not even need the second new ball. Markram was exceptional…but the fight back he led can’t hide the decline in SA batting prowess. #<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!----> <!---->4<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
Aiden Markram scores century against Australia when they are chasing 417 probably his careers best knock…
— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!----> <!---->4<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
What an innings Aiden Markram is playing for South Africa ! If he continues one of the greatest upsets in test cricket is possible.
— ashutosh (@ashutosh83B) M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!----> <!---->4<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
Thus ends a palindromic partnership between Markram and Faf. #<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S
— Brydon Coverdale (@brydoncoverdale) M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!----> <!---->4<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
There is a reason Test Cricket is Best Cricket. Stunning comeback from SA. Markram is a special player, and brilliant from De Kock #<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S<!---->v<!---->S<!---->A
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!----> <!---->4<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
This is why Test cricket can never be rivaled. Markram coming of age. Real fight. Hurt but the fight is on. @<!---->s<!---->t<!---->e<!---->v<!---->e<!---->s<!---->m<!---->i<!---->t<!---->h<!---->4<!---->9 face is a study.
— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!----> <!---->4<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
High quality 100 from SA’s Aiden Markram. Looks a class act. #<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S
— mark butcher (@markbutcher72) M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!----> <!---->4<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
Great innings by markram says all the commentators,rightly so!But only after few replays did they say “good catch“ by Paine!Good catch??! U kidding me ! That is a stunner by Tim Paine ! We need more keepers as commentators to describe the glovework #<!---->a<!---->l<!---->w<!---->a<!---->y<!---->s<!---->a<!---->t<!---->h<!---->a<!---->n<!---->k<!---->l<!---->e<!---->s<!---->s<!---->j<!---->o<!---->b #<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->s<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S
— Shreevats goswami (@shreevats1) M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!----> <!---->4<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
https://twitter.com/OneTipOneHand_/status/970298262644318208
#<!---->M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->k<!---->r<!---->a<!---->m batted brilliantly today.
Do note that he scored at a strike rate of 66.
As I've said many times before, you cannot succeed unless you score quickly in South Africa.#<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S
— Abhishek Mukherjee (@ovshake42) M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!----> <!---->4<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
Die Another Day, now starring QdK!
What an innings. Form is temporary, class is permanent and all that.#<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S #<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->s<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S— El Chopernos (@El_Chopernos) M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!----> <!---->4<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
Aussies Need One Wicket to Win & Bad Light Stopped Play!
Just Like How Ur Download Reaches 98% & Ur Jio Gotta of the Day Gets Over! ?#<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S
— ArunachalaM (@ArunbuddyAP) M<!---->a<!---->r<!---->c<!---->h<!----> <!---->4<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8
https://twitter.com/VibhutiPonting/status/970327349878296577
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