Legends and pundits react to injury plagued Australia's narrow loss to South Africa

07/07/2019

Twitterati exploded and poured blessings on Alex Carey for his exceptional fightback innings against South Africa at Manchester. Carey was absolutely brilliant against spin that kept Australia's hopes up until the very end of the match that went on to the last over before the Kangaroos fell short.

An almost great fightback by Australia yesterday!!

Australia has some work to do to get its Team right for the

Semi-Final against England. What JL and Punter must work out first, what’s their game plan ... then pick right replacements for Khawaja and Stoinis who appeared injured.
— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) July 7, 2019

South Africa playing brilliantly at the end of the World Cup!!

Brilliant game today, well played @OfficialCSA especially @faf1307 magnificent hundred! Can’t wait for the semi finals now, this has been a stonking World Cup 🏏
— Graeme Swann (@Swannyg66) July 6, 2019

Warner you beauty!!

Fantastic game #AusvSA , Warner and Alex Carey fought brilliantly for Australia, but SA showed great character to win this game. Looking forward to #IndvNZ in Manchester in the first semi-finals.
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) July 6, 2019

Great effort from Australia!!

Australia fought brilliantly but South Africa finally getting their act right, in time enough to make it a #IndvNZ semi- finals !
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) July 6, 2019

Especially Warner and Carey!!

Great game and well done South Africa, Australia fought brilliantly though.

So all set for the first semi finals-#IndvNZ in Manchester
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 6, 2019

A brilliant fightback from Alex Carey!!

What a match! Well done Australia to take it so far from where they were but whoever imagined South Africa would produce this performance.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) July 6, 2019

South Africa steals a thrilling win against Australia!!

What a terrific game of cricket this is between SA and Australia and what a knock from Warner and now Carey ! Who’s winning this game ? Last ball thriller and what a way to set up the finals of this World Cup ! Come on Aussies
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) July 6, 2019

What a player he is!!👏👏

Alex Carey is brilliant and he is particularly brilliant against spin. He scores at +1.28 runs per over above expectation against the slower bowlers. The only Australian ODI batsmen since 1999 with a higher True Run Rate v spin than him are Maxwell, Gilchrist & Finch. #CWC19
— Freddie Wilde (@fwildecricket) July 6, 2019

Things didn't go as planned!!