Twitter Reactions: Sisanda Magala’s effort in vain as Rovman Powell steals the show in Centurion

West Indies win the match by three wickets.

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Rovman Powell. (Photo Source: Steve Bell - ICC/ICC via Getty Images)

Due to rain, the first T20I match between South Africa and West Indies was delayed and later, the officials reduced the match to 11 overs per side. Thus, the batters went all-out and enjoyed their time in the middle, while the bowlers had a rough evening. Notably, players like Rovman Powell and David Miller were phenomenal with the bat, and it was a treat for everyone at Supersport Part. However, in the end, South Africa came short as the visiting side won the match by three wickets.

Batting first, South Africa had only one thing on their mind, and that was to play an aggressive brand of cricket. While doing so, players like Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram and Rilee Rossouw lost their wickets, but the small contributions from other players made a massive difference.

Eventually, when David Miller came to bat, the game's complexion completely changed as the 33-year-old stole the show in Centurion. Batting at number five, the Proteas cricketer smashed 48 off just 22 deliveries, and based on his power-hitting, the Aiden Markram-led side posted 131 runs on board after 11 overs. Notably, Sisanda Magala played a quick cameo of 18 runs off just five deliveries, which helped the home side finish on a high note after the first innings.

In the absence of senior pro Kagiso Rabada, things were not easy for South Africa in the middle. Opener Brandon King gave West Indies a perfect start, smashing 23 runs off eight deliveries. Later, Johnson Charles took on the Proteas bowlers, cracking 28 off 14 deliveries and with that, the visiting side came very close to tasting victory in the first T20I.

However, there was a lot of work left to be done, and that’s when Rovman Powell stepped up and helped West Indies win the game in a remarkable fashion. The newly-appointed skipper wreaked havoc in the middle, scoring 48* off just 22 deliveries when no batter supported him in the middle.

When it came to South Africa’s bowing, they lacked discipline and accuracy. Even though the side managed to pick up wickets from time to time, Markram failed to use his bowlers properly, and that may have cost them the game. Notably, Magala tried his best in the final overs to bring the Proteas back to the game, but it was too late in the end.

Nevertheless, it was a cracking match to begin the series with, and Twitter was overjoyed to see a feisty battle among batters in the middle. 

This is how Twitter reacted -

LawrenceBailey0
Lawrence Bailey ⚪ 🇿🇦@LawrenceBailey0
The WI deserves that Victory must say! Chasing 132 in 11 overs was never going to be easy, they where pretty much in control of this chase from the beginning. Don't think playing two spinners worked in the favor of SA tonight (4 overs/ 60+ runs) #CricketTwitter #SAvsWI
09:46 PM · Mar 25, 2023
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SimplyNate_
Nate...@SimplyNate_
That was a rather fun 11 over match. West Indies go 1-0 up in the series 🏏 #SAvsWI
09:43 PM · Mar 25, 2023
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bugzzy01
Sachin Maharaj@bugzzy01
08:52 PM · Mar 25, 2023
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ChatilPandi
Chatil Panditasekara@ChatilPandi
Rovman Powell Doesn't Just Hit Cricket Shots, He Hits Bullet Shots #SAvWI
09:30 PM · Mar 25, 2023
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rawan007singh
रावण@rawan007singh
Is this baseball or cricket?? #SAvsWi
08:51 PM · Mar 25, 2023
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Tshepo_TheGreat
Tshepo@Tshepo_TheGreat
What is the reasoning behind Parnell selection, let’s move on #SAvsWI
09:43 PM · Mar 25, 2023
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SR_9220
S.R.@SR_9220
Rovman Powell's spin hitting is very impressive. He has transformed into a top quality lower middle order batter off late. DC 🤞🏼
09:24 PM · Mar 25, 2023
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Itz_Karthick
Dr.Karthick@Itz_Karthick
Rovman Powell 🥵🥵 Powerfull hitting da 💪
09:22 PM · Mar 25, 2023
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BSharan_6
Sharon Solomon@BSharan_6
What Sisanda Magala did is a Statement. 'Never doubt when CSK signs someone!' 😭😭 #CSK #IPL2023 #SAvWI #SAvsWI
08:49 PM · Mar 25, 2023
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Taz_Cassim
Taz Cassim@Taz_Cassim
Tactically poor from the Proteas and Markram. Didn't need 2 spinners for this wicket and should have gone to pace early. Shamsi is only effective in certain conditions. #SAvsWI #sscricket
09:05 PM · Mar 25, 2023
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BSharan_6
Sharon Solomon@BSharan_6
Who on earth was doubting Sisanda Magala!? Come out. #SAvWI #SAvsWI #WIvSA #WIvsSA
08:56 PM · Mar 25, 2023
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AngrryBirdd
Imam 𝐙𝐄𝐃@AngrryBirdd
South Africa scored 60 runs in last 3 overs 😭😭 #SAvsWI
08:40 PM · Mar 25, 2023
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prasannalara
Prasanna@prasannalara
Iam sure at least a few people will agree on my comments in the past on how effective lower order batsmen Magala is. #SAvsWI
08:32 PM · Mar 25, 2023
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ajay71845
AJAY@ajay71845
HAIL MAGALA 🐐💛 #SavsWi #ChennaiSuperKings
08:26 PM · Mar 25, 2023
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abhisharma6376
Abhishek Sharma@abhisharma6376
08:24 PM · Mar 25, 2023
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abhimanyusrt
Abhimanyu@abhimanyusrt
David Miller Show at Centurion! #SAvsWI
08:21 PM · Mar 25, 2023
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The_kafir_boy_2
Rohit.Bishnoi@The_kafir_boy_2
Magal bro I really wasn't familiar with your game #SAvWI #SAvsWI
09:35 PM · Mar 25, 2023
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anilsillay
anil sillay@anilsillay
How good has been Sisanda Magala with bat and ball today! #SAvWI #SAvsWI
09:36 PM · Mar 25, 2023
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TheLegendOfSAC1
Dan Ferguson@TheLegendOfSAC1
There's honestly got to be better players than Wayne Parnell and Shamzi in this country #SAvsWI
09:40 PM · Mar 25, 2023
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Shahruk24280502
Shahrukh Awan@Shahruk24280502
What a game between #SA and #WI Went down to the wire. Amazing game of cricket . #SAvsWI
09:40 PM · Mar 25, 2023
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