Twitter Reactions: West Indies march their way to the semi-finals

Published - 25 Mar 2016, 23:52 IST | Updated - 25 Mar 2016, 23:52 IST

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West Indies and South Africa met at Nagpur in a crucial Group 1 encounter. Darren Sammy won the toss as the West Indian captain opted to bowl first. South Africa left Kyle Abbott for Aaron Phangiso while Rilee Rossouw came in for the injured JP Duminy.

South Africa lost Hashim Amla in the first over as he was run out by Andre Russell. They were reduced to 47/5 in 8.2 overs with half of the side including AB de Villiers back to the pavilion. Interestingly, Chris Gayle shone with the ball picking up 2 wickets.

Quinton de Kock played the lone hand scoring 47 off 45 balls along with David Wiese who went on to score 28 runs from 25 balls. South Africa could only manage 122 runs at the loss of 8 wickets by the end of 20 overs. Dwayne Bravo and Russell also took 2 wickets apiece.

West Indies lost Gayle in the first over who failed to show his magic with the bat as he was undone by Kagiso Rabada. Johnson Charles 32 (35) then guided West Indies from a spot of bother and later Marlon Samuels with a gritty run a ball 44 took them over the line. Imran Tahir almost turned the tables with 2 wickets but Carlos Brathwaite ensured that they reach the target.

In the end, West Indies won the game by 3 wickets and 2 balls to spare. Windies thus became the second team after New Zealand to book their spot for the semi-finals. South Africa’s fate now depends upon Sri Lanka beating England and also other things going their way.

Twitter kept everyone entertained right from trolling Chris Gayle for his epic pose after he got a wicket to Imran Tahir’s famous celebration after taking a wicket. Here are some of the hilarious tweets during the South Africa – West Indies game:

#WI book a #WT20 semi-final spot, clinching a 3-wicket win over #SA with 2 balls to spare: https://t.co/ZNCAlbnv44 pic.twitter.com/7DWaqgGubA
— Sky Sports Cricket? (@SkyCricket) March 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/thecricketcouch/status/713418017712025601

That's why Delhi Daredevils paid 4.2 Crores for Carlos Brathwaite. They are winning the IPL this year. ? #WT20
— Arjun Ashok (@arj_90) March 25, 2016

Dhoni took his gloves off, will de Kock take his trousers off#SAvsWI
— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) March 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/abvan/status/713416683126259714

Can South Africa make West Indies South Africa i.e. choke.
A.k.a. Bangladesh.#SAvsWI
— Sorabh Pant (@hankypanty) March 25, 2016

Heavy weather from the West Indies but so small was South Africa's score that this is still gettable.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 25, 2016

Tahir and phangiso giving us a chance ! #SAvsWI
— Graeme Smith (@GraemeSmith49) March 25, 2016

For the first time in this #WT20, Darren Sammy has came on to pitch and he is gone for a golden duck.
— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) March 25, 2016

At least one Pakistani is celebrating today#SAvsWI
— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) March 25, 2016

SA giving a lesson on how to field on a slow pitch: attacking the ball & cutting off angles. Du Plessi, Roussouw doing a great job. #WT20
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) March 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/thecricketcouch/status/713410585090777088

Why didn't DJ Bravo do that Champions' jig there? #SAvsWI
— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) March 25, 2016

Samuels and Bravo both have completed 1000 T20I runs in this game.#SAvsWI #WT20
— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) March 25, 2016

A full ball, with pace & swing, can be devastating even in T20. Proven earlier by Wahab against Khawaja & now by Rabada against Gayle. #WT20
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) March 25, 2016

Never trust your Boss' bitch and Nagpur's pitch.
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) March 25, 2016

So the West Indies captain has neither batted nor bowled in the tournament so far! #WorldT20
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 25, 2016

https://twitter.com/sampathb24/status/713394846950490113

South Africa need the umpire to stop Gayle from batting again and even that may not help #SAvsWI #WT20
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) March 25, 2016

South Africa will have to bowl really well to stay in the tournament. So far, not enough runs against a side that bats really deep
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 25, 2016

When batsmen can gain an extra inch but if you mankad, your spirit of the game is questioned! #SAvsWI pic.twitter.com/udUFX9PBQt
— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) March 25, 2016

That's exactly the Twitter character limit. Need to squeeze every possible run just like the way words,here.#WIvsSA https://t.co/HdEmSa4whe
— Vishwas k (@vishwask1) March 25, 2016

SA imploding. Need at least 140 to harbour any hope for a win. How and who will get them to that score? #T20WC
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) March 25, 2016

Loving the spirit and diving around.. They look hungry keep going boys ??????
— Kieron Pollard (@KieronPollard55) March 25, 2016

Good start Windies!! Keep the pressure up.#SAvsWI #ICCWT20
— Brian Lara (@BrianLara) March 25, 2016

just brilliant from Sammy. Gayle hadn't taken a wicket since Sep 2012. But with two lefties, and two men down already, was worth the gamble
— Hassan Cheema (@mediagag) March 25, 2016

Now I get it – brathwaite has been bought by DD to rescue them when they stuff up easy chases #WT20 #WIvsSA
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) March 25, 2016