Twitter Reacts As Bowlers, Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul Help India Win T20I Series Opener vs South Africa In Thiruvananthapuram

The first match of the three-match T20I series between Rohit Sharma-led India National Cricket Team and Temba Bavuma-led South Africa National Cricket Team was played at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday, September 28.

India National Cricket Team won the match by 8 wickets with 20 balls remaining against South Africa National Cricket Team to win the T20I series opener and take a 1-0 lead. The second game of the series will be played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Sunday, October 2.

Earlier, India National Cricket Team won the toss, elected to bowl first in the match and made notable changes to the playing XI. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Hardik Pandya were rested for the series and they will undergo conditioning-related training at the NCA in Bengaluru.

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Also, leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah were not included in the playing XI with the latter having a niggle. Rishabh Pant, Arshdeep Singh, Deepak Chahar and Ravichandran Ashwin were included in the playing XI.

India were off to a phenomenal start in the match as pacers Arshdeep Singh and Deepak Chahar annihilated the Proteas batting unit. In the first over, Chahar dismissed Temba Bavuma for a 4-ball duck.

In the second over, left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh castled Quinton de Kock for 1 and then on the last two deliveries of the over, he dismissed both Rilee Rossouw and David Miller for a golden duck. In the third over, Chahar dismissed Tristan Stubbs for a golden duck and Proteas were reduced to 9/5.

Aiden Markram and Wayne Parnell had a 33-run partnership in 33 balls before the former was sent back to the dugout for 25 by pacer Harshal Patel in the 8th over.

Also, Wayne Parnell fought well and scored 24 runs off 37 balls, including one four and one six, before being dismissed by Axar Patel in the 16th over.

Keshav Maharaj was the top performer for the Proteas in the batting department as he showed a good fighting spirit and scored 41 runs off 35 balls, including 5 fours and 2 sixes, before being dismissed by Harshal Patel in the final over. South Africa were able to post 106/8 on the board.

Chasing the target, captain Rohit Sharma was cleaned up by Kagiso Rabada for a 2-ball duck. Also, former captain, Virat Kohli, got dismissed by Anrich Nortje for a 9-ball 3.

However, middle-order batter Suryakumar Yadav batted brilliantly and added 93* runs with KL Rahul in 63 balls. Suryakumar Yadav smashed 50 runs off 33 balls, including 5 fours and 3 sixes, and KL Rahul, who finished off the match with a six, scored 51 runs off 56 balls, including 2 fours and 4 sixes.

Here’s How Twitter Reacted To India vs South Africa Game:

Batting clicked vs Australia, so it was good to see the bowlers step up at the start of a new series. This was a complete team bowling effort.

PS: Team should buy Rohit dinner for winning this imp toss. Batting first here wouldn't have been ideal ? #INDvSA

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) September 28, 2022

#SuryakumarYadav is currently India's best T20I batter, man who could turn the tide for India during the #T20WorldCup #cricket #CricketTwitter #IndvSA

— Chandresh Narayanan (@chand2579) September 28, 2022

Rohit Sharma now has most wins as Indian captain in a calander year in T20I Int'l history.

— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) September 28, 2022

To score a 50 at 9 runs per over on this pitch, is a testimony to SKY's skill.

— Gurkirat Singh Gill (@gurkiratsgill) September 28, 2022

King legend took singles to let SKY get his 50 first then hammered a 6 for his 50.

— arfan (@Im__Arfan) September 28, 2022

I'm so scarred from ICC tournaments that I'm genuinely worried now that the law of averages is going to come for SKY in Australia.

— Manya (@CSKian716) September 28, 2022

Nothing motivates KL Rahul like his batting partner reaching a milestone before him.

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) September 28, 2022

KL Rahul 14 off 31 in a T20 match. Not a big target, but you've got to ask if this is how you want the India opening batsman to play. I know that asking questions may get you banned. But still. #INDvSA

— Anand Vasu (@anandvasu) September 28, 2022

Cannot fathom why South Africa aren't bowling out their pacers rather than feeding an extraordinary player of spin with what he likes

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 28, 2022

Surya Kumar yadav's career changed after he came to Mumbai Indians and started playing under Rohit Sharma. This team has given lots of superstars. @mipaltan ❤️

— ANSHUMAN? (@AvengerReturns) September 28, 2022

KL Rahul is not just a concern. A very big concern. Been saying for a while. Yes the pitch isn’t easy. But 14 of 31. What’s the approach? #INDvSA

— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) September 28, 2022

A great collective bowling effort by our team but death bowling still remains a headache for us. Let’s hope we tick all the boxes before T20 world cup. #IndvsRSA ?? ? pic.twitter.com/FoJHgBTuKj

— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) September 28, 2022

SKY’s confidence and batting are at another level! Phenomenal! @surya_14kumar #INDvsSA

— kartik (@kartikdeo) September 28, 2022

This is not far fetched
This is not in the heat of the moment
Play SKY in all formats. he's that good.
It's the team's loss as much as his. #INDvsSA

— Anthony Soprano (@TonyySopranooo) September 28, 2022

https://twitter.com/isthathunny/status/1575163976941305861?t=PWJTJ8Wsd_CPzQw_ouFkqg&s=19

T-364
50 For Kl Rahul ???
36(50)
The Might T20 Player ❤️❤️#KlRahul #IndVsSA #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/u86GdHOgL5

— Arinjay Mani Upadhyay (@Arinjay_Mani) September 28, 2022

Sky is pleasing to our eyes !#INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/LS3mRpfPJG

— Cricket Pictures & Walls (@Cricception) September 28, 2022

Back to back fifties for SKY!?#INDvsSA

— ??????? | 71?? ???????❤️ (@Aaliya_Zain5) September 28, 2022

In Current Situation Surya Kumar Yadav Is Best Indian Batsman And Now He Deserve To Play In Test Matches Also After ABD He Is The Only Cricketer To Play Unaurthodox 360* Shots @BCCI@surya_14kumar#sky#SuryakumarYadav#ViratKohli?#INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/TKFMgjG6Tq

— Deepak Jain ➐?? (@Dipsdj007) September 28, 2022

Dravid & Rohit have to only select 10 players. One slot is permanently given to #KLRahul . Please retire hurt #KLRahul .He has been out of form for way too long now.And someone please explain why is he the vice captain of this squad?? @BCCI @SGanguly99 @klrahul @ImRo45 K L Rahul

— ThisNThat (@vaiped) September 28, 2022

Surya is such a treat to watch #INDvsSA

— Sanaya (@sanaaya_88) September 28, 2022

Wonderful inning SKY , No doubt Surya is best T20 batsman currently. Just amazing shots on this pitch where Rahul is playing test.#INDvsSA #SuryakumarYadav

— KD Yadav (@kdyaadav) September 28, 2022

Sky has no limits ??

Classical Rahul❤️❤️#INDvsSA #SuryakumarYadav #KLRahul pic.twitter.com/YhGHLxxaeG

— Anmol Soni (@AnmolSo94377600) September 28, 2022

Another win under Captain Rohit Sharma #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/iLAlbYtCeX

— ? ? ? ?⁴⁵ (@imAb_45) September 28, 2022

#INDvsSA #INDvSA
Bowling. Batting pic.twitter.com/wz1tfHVJQj

— retweet wala (@SandipRathwa11) September 28, 2022

https://twitter.com/Narsa__7773/status/1575165569435070464?t=va9rP3VaI1G70V8TghiKwA&s=19

If you think Babar-Rizwan are the biggest statpadders on earth then you are wrong!!✍️
Always remember KL Rahul exists?

— Ajay? (@PatilAj45) September 28, 2022

All the fuss about No.4 spot in the IND line up during/pre CWC 19 & we had SKY sitting out & neglected. We have not only robbed his years in international cricket but we have robbed ourselves of a treat to watch him bat. Maybe some wins as well. #INDvsSA #INDvsNZ #SuryakumarYadav

— The Nonsense Guy (@_nonsenseguy_) September 28, 2022

Before asia cup – highest run scorer for india ✨
Now – @ImRo45 successfully wasted his growth ???#Rishabpant #RohitSharma #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/3UlfFucFb8

— ?_?_?? (@vk__cult2) September 28, 2022

The sky is high !!

Surya Kumar yadav, best batsman in the World in T20s at the moment.

Suryakumar Yadav makes batting look ridiculously easy in T20 cricket!

Modern day mr.360 ?#SuryakumarYadav #INDvsSA #CricketTwitter #INDvsAUST20I #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/ccBUkv3W9F

— sanaya rajput (@viratkohl18) September 28, 2022

Oo bhai
This stats are dream for any t20 player.
Look at his strike rate.
There is no sense of selfishness in his innings#INDvsSA #PakvsEngland pic.twitter.com/WPqtLdzUIX

— Virat_fan_boy (@SunilSa02606284) September 28, 2022

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