Twitter Reactions: Jasprit Bumrah's five-wicket haul restricts the Proteas to 194; India lead by 42

Day Two of the third Test match at the Wanderers witnessed a spectacular turnaround enforced by Team India after being 2-nil down in the series. Having been bundled for a total of 187 in the first innings, the Indian bowlers led by Jasprit Bumrah staged a fantastic fight back to restrict the Proteas to 194 runs.

Alongside Hashim Amla, two of their bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Vernon Philander displayed their prowess with the bat and contributed invaluable runs for the team. None of the other batsmen even managed to cross double figures. While Dean Elgar was dismissed early, Rabada and Amla put up a 64-run partnership for the third wicket this morning.

After irritating the Indian bowlers for a while, Rabada finally got out. Soon Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowled AB de Villiers, his middle stump was knocked off the ground. Skipper Faf du Plessis shoulder armed a delivery trusting the bounce on the surface but he misread the ball and it hit the top of his stumps. The Proteas were then left reeling at 107/5.

Amla, at the other end, smashed his 27th Test fifty. He singlehandedly led South Africa’s cause in the second session as the rest of the batting lineup fell flat. Once he got out it was only a matter of time before the tail got cleared. Amidst, Philander’s 35 was crucial for the Proteas as it didn’t just clear up the deficit but got them a lead.

The South Africans were all out for a total of 194 runs, seven runs ahead of India. Jasprit Bumrah was the pick amongst the Indian bowlers as he got a five-wicket haul. Bhuvneshwar who was dropped in the last game got three wickets.

As India came out to bat, it was a surprise to watch Parthiv Patel walking out with Murali Vijay to initiate the innings. While he began steadily, his stay at the crease wasn’t long and he was dismissed courtesy a brilliant catch diving forward by Aiden Markram. There were no further casualties as India were 49/1 at stumps on day two with KL Rahul and Vijay at the crease.

There was appreciation for Hashim Amla on Twitter for his brilliance with the bat. Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar were also lauded for bowling well. Mohammed Shami got trolled for his inconsistent lines. Parthiv’s day oscillated from doing well with the gloves to getting out cheaply again.

Here we present to you some of the most amazing Twitter reactions during the course of the day:

Something quite different about India's approach in their last batting effort in the Test series – a tactical switch in the batting order for starters, far more relaxed too.

Sometimes it takes a dead rubber to make you come alive.#SAvsInd

— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) January 25, 2018

Opening Partnership for India & South Africa in this Test Series

1st Test
India – 16 & 30
South Africa – 0 & 52

2nd Test
India – 28 & 11
South Africa – 85 & 1

3rd Test
India – 7 & 17
South Africa – 3 & (Yet To Know)#SAvIND #FreedomSeries

— Cricketopia (@CricketopiaCom) January 25, 2018

Great work by our bowlers and hearty congratulations, @Jaspritbumrah93 for your maiden five-for. Need a couple of good partnerships now. C'mon #TeamIndia! pic.twitter.com/rfBKCcJnpP

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 25, 2018

One aspect which nobody seems to be talking about in this series is the fact that the series has put a stamp over the fact that South African batting lineup is overrated. #SAvIND

— Cricket bakchod (@AllTimeBakchod) January 25, 2018

Me to umpire’s call. ? #SAvIndpic.twitter.com/FKOFGQAhtM

— Monica (@monicas004) January 25, 2018

Bhuvneshwar seriously showing two fingers to whoever decided to drop him for Centurion. #SAvIND

— Jamie Alter (@jamie_alterTOI) January 25, 2018

A player who selects himself in all the three formats in Indian XI after Virat Kohli is Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Irrespective of conditions!#SAvIND

— Umang Pabari (@UPStatsman) January 25, 2018

Ravi Shastri said this year will decide India's test Cricket future because he knows they are only capable of playing at home. #SAvIND

— Spiritual Punk (@SaribStuff) January 25, 2018

So glad this is not a 4 Test series. Bhuvi has done enough to get himself dropped for the next Test. #SAvInd

— cricBC (@cricBC) January 25, 2018

Bumrah been excellent,important for India to hang around without giving wkts away till stumps #SAvIND

— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) January 25, 2018

India's 187 looks like 387. Visitors on top. I will call a 2-1 series win to SA right here right now. #SAvIND

— Gautam Bhimani (@gbhimani) January 25, 2018

amla has done well to support rabada in this stand #SAvIND

— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) January 25, 2018

Well there is no need for Rabada to act like a batsman, get out, you Night watchman!!! ?#SAvInd

— Monica (@monicas004) January 25, 2018

Some of the best shots of this innings have been played by Rabada, Philander, Morkel and Phehlukwayo. Bowler-friendly wicket indeed.#SAvIND

— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) January 25, 2018

Rabada would consider himself unlucky. Nicked it to the only guy in the slip cordon who can catch. #SAvInd

— cricBC (@cricBC) January 25, 2018

parthiv opening! guess rahul will keep in the second innings #SAvIND

— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) January 25, 2018

Mere numbers and stats won't reveal the character shown by Virat, Pujara and Amla in their batting this Test #SAvIND

— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) January 25, 2018

That Bhuvi delivery to ABD! Oh my sweet sweet Lord ? #SAvIND

— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) January 25, 2018

Parthiv Patel is the most improved player between 2nd and 3rd Test. Has been completely reliable behind the stumps. #SAvInd

— cricBC (@cricBC) January 25, 2018

Parthiv opening? Is it the IPL already? #SAvIND

— Manya (@CSKian716) January 25, 2018

Shami's series so far:

In the 3 first innings: 38-8-129-2

In the 2 second innings: 28-6-77-7#SAvIND

— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) January 25, 2018

I really want @mvj888 and @ajinkyarahane88 to get some runs in this test. Both are very important batsmen in this test line up for away tours . #SAvIND

— Vikram Sathaye (@vikramsathaye) January 25, 2018

Parthiv had a decent match behind the stumps…and now, he's been sent to do his thing in front of the stumps too. Even if it doesn't work, I don't mind this move #SAvIND

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 25, 2018

Once again, the bowlers have kept India in the game. The batsmen have a final chance to redeem themselves on a really difficult wicket.

— Sambit Bal (@sambitbal) January 25, 2018

Big bowling effort here, attack the poles and let the ball do the talking!

— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) January 25, 2018