SA vs Ind 2018: Twitter Reacts as Kagiso Rabada gives South Africa an Edge

South Africa had an edge in the morning session of Day 2 after Kagiso Rabada denied India quick wickets.

South Africa’s overnight batsman Dean Elgan (4) went shortly as he edged one through to Parthiv Patel’s gloves off Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Since then, night watchman Kagiso Rabada and Hashim Amla looked in complete control as Indian bowlers found it tough to break the partnership.

In a pitch, where only three Indian batsmen got to the double-digit figure, Rabada played some glorious shots off Indian pacers. Hashim Amla was once again brilliant doing his job. He maintained a good strike-rate and ensured that the pressure is always on the opposition.

However, Rabada (30) departed minutes before the lunch as he knicked one off Ishant Sharma to the safe hands of Ajinkya Rahane at fourth slip.

South Africa went into the lunch with 81 for three as Amla (32*) and AB de Villiers (0*) is at the crease.

Here is how the Twitter reacted at the end of the morning session of Day 2:

Outrageous movement off the surface…even on the second morning. Batting more about luck than skill. #<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->s<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

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Shami comes on. And straight away reminds us why he is the fourth seamer. Followed by why he should be the first#<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->s<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

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https://twitter.com/iamudayreddy/status/956445031098826753

On a pitch that assists the bowlers, Rabada is showing how to do it with bat as well as with ball. #<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D #<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D<!---->v<!---->S<!---->A #<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->s<!---->I<!---->n<!---->d

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If India want to take a lead, Shami should get into his mood right away #<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->s<!---->I<!---->n<!---->d

— Mohit Bohra (@mohitbohra07) J<!---->a<!---->n<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->2<!---->5<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

https://twitter.com/PRIYAMDEORA/status/956448933500325890

You called him SLOW..
He's now bowling at 140kmph
You said he can't bowl in deaths.
He's the best in the business now.
You said he can't bat.
He's becoming an outstanding all-rounder.
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Ball doing everything except hitting the edge of the bat. #<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->s<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D superb bowling by bhuvi & ishanth

— Jagan (@mvjagan72) J<!---->a<!---->n<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->2<!---->5<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

https://twitter.com/ashishraikar/status/956445694155423744

If Rabada can get us to lunch not out then boooooy you've done a good job.

And those shots his playing? Goodness. #<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->s<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

— Script (@N_SCRIPT1) J<!---->a<!---->n<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->2<!---->5<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

That on side flick by Rabada to Bumrah,Absolute class shown by a bowler ???#<!---->S<!---->A<!---->v<!---->s<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

— pas (@aajizmakhlooq) J<!---->a<!---->n<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->2<!---->5<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->1<!---->8

https://twitter.com/Shubham2781/status/956459233679060993

https://twitter.com/atharva_aussie/status/956465302438600704

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