Twitter Reactions: Andile Phehlukwayo and Dussen assist the Proteas decimate Pakistan in the 2nd ODI
Twitterati was glad about this 5-wicket win that South Africa registered.
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All-round efforts from Andile Phehlukwayo helped South Africa come back and level the series 1-1 against Pakistan. Even though Pakistan had their moments in the game, they couldn’t really capitalise on them. Starting from the top-order failure to the bowlers letting the pressure off at key moments, it didn’t exactly go as per the plans for the visitors.
Cometh the third ODI, some big stars like Quinton de Kock and Dale Steyn will be back which should make the series furthermore interesting. Along with Phehlukwayo, Rassie van der Dussen also had a critical role to play in this game. It never seemed as if he is playing his first international series with the kind of batting he put on display while under pressure in the match.
Andile Phehlukwayo, Tabraiz Shamsi rip the Pakistan batting apart
It was quite a scintillating effort from the bowlers after the team opted to bowl first. They persisted with pitching the ball in one area and didn’t give away a single easy run. With the pressure building up, the batsmen were forced to go for the big shots and perished in the course. The side was quickly reduced to 112/8 and the home team was all over Pakistan.
But then, skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed and Hasan Ali put up a spirited fightback. They ensured that the team got to a respectable total. While Ahmed scored 41 off 59 balls, Ali played an aggressive knock to stretch his score to 59 from 45 deliveries. However, it was Andile Phehlukwayo who yet again saw the end to these two innings which came against the run of play. His four-wicket haul along with a three-wicket haul from Shamsi helped bowl Pakistan out for 203 runs.
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Shaheen Afridi was breathing fire with the ball in the second innings of the game. Both the openers Reeza Hendricks and Hashim Amla along with skipper Faf du Plessis were rattled early by the young pacer. After a glimpse of some counterattack, David Miller also perished after he got to 31 off 26 balls. Right off the next ball, Shadab Khan also dismissed Heinrich Klaasen for a duck.
At 80/5, South Africa was in a similar position to that of Pakistan. But, the 6th wicket partnership, just like the 9th wicket partnership for Pakistan, took the game away from the opposition. Both Rassie van der Dussen and Andile Phehlukwayo played some great cricket. They ensured that they didn’t lose any wicket further and added 127 runs together. While Dussen was unbeaten on 80, Phehlukwayo was unbeaten on 69.
Twitterati was glad about this 5-wicket win that South Africa registered. They couldn’t get enough of the all-round heroics from Andile Phehlukwayo. Also, there was an immense appreciation for Rassie van der Dussen.
Here is how Twitterati reacted:
Andile again, that was destructive! #ProteaFire #SAvPAK 🔥🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾
— Wendy (@Monalisamawe) January 22, 2019
No surprises here!
For career-best ODI figures with the ball of 4/22, and a maiden ODI half-century, Andile Phehlukwayo is Player of the Match!#SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/3qQB3EXADZ
— ICC (@ICC) January 22, 2019
Here's what Sarfraz was heard saying to Phehlukwayo in yesterday's #SAvPAK ODI.
Not only racist, but also just a crap sledge. pic.twitter.com/krAbfjWQee
— Dennis Kohli (@DennisCricket_) January 22, 2019
What a catch Faf, our very own Spiderman!! 👌🏾🔥😂 For me this is the catch of the year, Wow!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 #ProteaFire #SAvPAK
— Wendy (@Monalisamawe) January 22, 2019
Commentators "Sarfaraz has brought Shadab on too late, he should have brought him on when Miller was new at the crease, not now when he is settled"
2nd ball of his spell Shadab gets Miller#SAvPAK
— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) January 22, 2019
Hasan Ali "when I scored 50 it was a message for my very sweet friend Shadab Khan because I had told him that I will score a 50 on this tour" #SAvPAK #Cricket
— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) January 22, 2019
Shadab Khan needs to control his emotions. He already has a demerit point. The provoking gesture he gave to Phehlukwayo could land him in trouble. #RSAvPak
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) January 22, 2019
Sarfraz Ahmed could face serious punishment after he was caught on the stump mics making a racist comment against South Africa all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo #SAvPAK#Pakistan #SouthAfrica #Cricket #sledding #punisherseason2 #Sarfaraz #
— Akash Shukla (@imakashshukla) January 23, 2019
Pakistan cricket captain Sarfraz Ahmed called Andile Phehlukwayo 'Abey Kaley' and asked 'where is your mother sitting today' during a match. Few South Asians are so proud about their ‘whiteness’ that they actually believe they are superior! Superiority complex sucks.
— Āsurā (@iAsura_) January 23, 2019
From 'Oye Nawaz Sharif' to 'Abbey Kaalay' – Our Leadership lacks basic civilized manners #IMRANKHAN #SarfrazAhmed
— Kamran Mahmood (@KamranMehmood1) January 22, 2019
Also, why would you racially slate someone in a language they can't even UNDERSTAND?? No place in international sport for such stupidity. 🤪🤪🤪🤪 #SarfrazAhmed #Notoracism #savspak
— Kleintjie (@KleintjieWebb) January 22, 2019
Was that the CAPTAIN making racial remarks against our brother? Let's show Pakistan how we deal with #VickyMomberg & the likes ko Mzansi fast fast! Calling on @OfficialCSA @ICC to take swift action! #SarfrazAhmed #savspak
— Kleintjie (@KleintjieWebb) January 22, 2019
I’ve learned that a leader / captain leads from the front & sets better examples for the team but what Sarfraz Ahmed said was beyond unprofessional, an act of an immature child towards Andile Phehlukwayo. If he isn’t racist by heart, doesn’t mean he should bark up either! #SAvPAK
— Asad Khan (@kasadlive) January 23, 2019
Sarfraz Ahmed racially abused Phelukwayo… "Kaale" means 'Black'
Please look into this matter @OfficialCSA @MikeHaysman @GraemeSmith49 @7polly7 @KassNaidoo @SuperSportTV https://t.co/aLEiOXm13S— JSK (@imjsk27) January 22, 2019
Sarfraz Ahmed should have known better… Not in South Africa! You do not use racial slurs in South Africa. He is in big big trouble… I hope he gets banned for a year!
— Mzamo (@BoyzieMzamo) January 22, 2019
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