IND vs SA, 1st T20I | Internet reacts as SKY and pacers guide India to victory against South Africa by eight wickets
One doesn’t usually associate T20 cricket with emphatic swing bowling but India clearly don’t subscribe to that ideology as was apparent in their first T20I against South Africa. A dominant effort in the powerplay saw them bowl out South Africa for 106, following it up with a comfortable chase.
South Africa’s resurgence in T20s in recent times meant that the stage was set for a cracking encounter against India in the first of three T20Is at Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday. However, the encounter did not live up to its billing as the Proteas simply crumbled against India’s pace attack, conceding an eight-wicket loss.
Deepak Chahar started off strongly in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, who missed out with a niggle, with a gem to dismiss opposition skipper Temba Bavuma. The scalp triggered a domino effect for the visitors, as they lost another four wickets in the first 15 deliveries of the match. Aiden Markram and Wayne Parnell tried to stabilize proceedings with a partnership of 33 runs but the former was sent back to the pavilion in the eighth over. Keshav Maharaj stood tall for the proteas, high scoring with 41(35) to set the Men in Blue a target of 107.
The hosts struggled in the initial stages as well. Rohit Sharma returned to the pavilion without scoring while Virat Kohli only managed 3 runs. However, fifties from Suryakumar Yadav and KL Rahul ensured the side got to the target with eight wickets and 14 balls to spare.
One crush (50) two set batsmen for it!
Ammadenemma understanding between #KLRahul𓃵 and #SuryakumarYadav pic.twitter.com/IFI00R9FyW
— 🍻 (@Hitler_s_ash) September 28, 2022
Hahaha! Both played well!!
#INDvsSA #INDvSA
— ⭐👑 (@superking1815) September 28, 2022
Kl rahul and Surya Kumar yadav batting be like:- pic.twitter.com/HcpuZpCEz4
Very responsible knock!
If you ask me what is responsibility so i will show the pic of #KLRahul 👑
— Bala bhai (@CaptainKLRahul) September 28, 2022
took responsibility and finished the game 💯👑#KLRahul #KLRahul𓃵 #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/b5FphpdIIr
It wouldn't have mattered if it was #MSD
KL Rahul today
— Roshan Gede (@GedeRoshan) September 28, 2022
Powerplay: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 2, 4, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 4, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
11 (26), 22 dots
6th over onwards: 1, 1, 0, 0, 1, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 6, 1, 6, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 6, 1, 0, 1, 1, 6
40 (30), 10 dots
Total: 51(56), 32 dots#INDvsSA
Probably the knock much needed to stay in crease!
It's not the best innings for Rahul but it is important innings from him from other end .Rahul💥💥👏
— Vali Pspk (@pspk_vali) September 28, 2022
Sky 💥💥#KLRahul𓃵 #KLRahul #sky
He's dealing it like a boss!
Suryakumar Yadav own Indian middle order
— ClockTower🏳️🌈 (@Clocktower45) September 28, 2022
Big innings!
SKY HIGH 🔥#INDvsSA#SuryakumarYadav
— Parody Escobar (@ParodyEscobar) September 28, 2022
Brilliant game! Tough and tight for a while.💥
#INDvsSA
— Shihas .S (@iam_shihas) September 28, 2022
Ind Won By 8 Wickets 🤝 Another Massive Innings By #SuryakumarYadav 50*(33)💥 #KLRahul 51*(56) 🤗 Also Bowlers 🤯 pic.twitter.com/8dqs6SBJpn
Star made!
What an innings from Suryakumar Yadav. When he came to bat India were 17/2 and then he scored 50* runs from 33 balls in low scoring run chase and very difficult pitch. Incredible innings.
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) September 28, 2022
Take a bow, Surya. pic.twitter.com/KRCRK6oiln
That shot makes day for anyone!
The Best T20I Player...
— ᴘʀᴀᴛɪᴋ sᴇʜᴀᴊᴘᴀʟ ᴛᴇᴀᴍ™ || Rudra 🦋 (@TeamPratikTM) September 28, 2022
63 Isn't Just A Number , He Is The Most Powerful Batsman Right Now, Remember The Name ' Surya Kumar Yadav ' ( The SKY )#SuryakumarYadav#INDvsSApic.twitter.com/3bC7olEcSy