Legends react as India thrash South Africa by 203 runs in Vizag
Mohammad Shami in second innings was too hot to handle for the Proteas. Spinners did play a part on Day 5 of first Test but Mohammad Shami was the real hero of the day. The entire cricketing fraternity reacted on India's win over South Africa and congratulated Shami on his clinical display.
Mohammad Shami took 5-35 as India won the first Test against South Africa by 203 runs. South Africa exceeded everyone's expectations with their brilliant batting performance in the first innings but chasing 395 in the second, the Proteas suffered a shambolic batting collapse. In general, the fifth day of Tests in India is nothing but a spinner's paradise as they generally use every bit of assistance from the pitches, making life for batsmen hell. Today was no different, as the spinners did indeed play their part, but well, undoubteldy, the day belonged to Shami, who mesmerized everyone with his impeccable skill and consistency.
This is how cricketing legends reacted on Twitter:
Congratulations to #TeamIndia for going up 1-0 in the series. Well played! #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/7bYFC16CBF
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 6, 2019
Special win in Vizag. 🇮🇳
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) October 6, 2019
On to the next one now! 💪 pic.twitter.com/KbQZR7bgnP
A five-for on the fifth day of the Test match in India. Sensational Shami.... #IndvSA
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 6, 2019
Many pluses for India. The key players had a good test and I don't see the need to make a change for Pune. South Africa have much to contemplate, especially with respect to the composition of their bowling.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 6, 2019
Well done @MdShami11 for your brilliant spell.. 5 wicket hauls.. brilliant 💪.. india won the first test congratulations @BCCI
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 6, 2019
Rare & Special ability to bowl wicket taking balls consistently #shami #
— Ajit Agarkar (@imAagarkar) October 6, 2019
A great win in Vizag! 🇮🇳🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/MPCqyXicEl
— Wriddhiman Saha (@Wriddhipops) October 6, 2019
Fantastic test match for @ImRo45 , a dream beginning to opening the batting in Test cricket. Wish him the very best. That was a convincing win for India with some great contributions from Mayank, Shami, Ashwin , Pujara . #IndvSA
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 6, 2019
A great all-round performance by India. Loved the way @ImRo45 took the opportunity with both hands & scored a century in both innings while opening for 🇮🇳. @ashwinravi99, @imjadeja & @MdShami11 bowled really well to help India win. A special mention to @mayankcricket.#INDvSA pic.twitter.com/0LDhRKLUtJ
— VINOD KAMBLI (@vinodkambli349) October 6, 2019
Top class performance by team India at Vizag. @MdShami11 and @ashwinravi99 were special. @ImRo45 bhai took the opening in tests like he has done in limited overs 🤘 #INDvSA
— Siddharth Kaul (@sidkaul22) October 6, 2019