India secured the six-match ODI series victory after beating the hosts South Africa in the 5th ODI at St George’s Park (Port Elizabeth). Before the final ODI of the series, India is ahead by the 1-4 margin.
After winning the toss, the hosts decided to bowl first. With the help of opener Rohit Sharma’s brilliant century, India managed to put 274/7 on the board at the end of 50 overs.
In reply, South Africa was bundled out for just 201 runs in 42.2 overs. India won the match by 73 runs and secured their series victory. It is the first time when India won a bilateral ODI series on the South African soil.
Now we will look out some Twitter reactions during the 5th ODI. Here are as follows:
Rohit Sharma’s century moment
Rohit sharma’s first hundred in South Africa pic.twitter.com/aMHUgbSxsG
— Cric Shots Videos (@VideosShots) February 13, 2018
Also read: Rohit Sharma ends his run-drought with a brilliant century
When Hardik Pandya took two quick wickets
Hardik spell is decider
I think INDIA will win this #INDvSA— Mr. STARK (@twt921debo) February 13, 2018
After Hardik Pandya sent back Hashim Amla to the pavilion with a direct throw
Amla run-out! Game is open again. Take Wickets Now! Come On Spinners. #SAvIND
— Katyuri Goswami (@KatGos2) February 13, 2018
Hashim Amla Gone. It’s Hardik Pandya’s Day. What A Brilliant Fielding To Run Out Amla. Reminds Me Of Myself When I Used To Play In The Team. #INDvSA #INDvsSA #SAvIND #SAvsIND
— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) February 13, 2018
Also watch: Twitter reaction over Kohli’s stumping escape scape
After Kuldeep Yadav accounted 3 wickets in one over.
3 Wickets In 4 Balls. Kuldeep Yadav Is In Some Serious Hurry. Can He Get A Hat-trick? ????#INDvSA #INDvsSA #SAvIND #SAvsIND
— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) February 13, 2018
Hardik Pandya’s match summary
Hardik Pandya today:
Golden duck with bat..
Took Duminy wicket..
Took AB De Villiers wicket..
Direct hit run out Amla..
Took one hand catch..— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) February 13, 2018
Fine bowling performance (more than fine actually), Amla’s run-out, one-handed catch… some comeback that from Pandya after that one-ball duck. #SAvInd
— Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) February 13, 2018
Finally, the congratulations for winning the ODI bilateral series in South Africa for the first time
Virat Kohli is d 1st Indian captain to win a bilateral series in South Africa. VIRAT KING KOHLI ?#INDvSA
— Abhi Ane Nenu (@ImAbhiM) February 13, 2018
History has been made Team India has won the first series in South Africa it has never happened before. Kohli & his team has made history kudos #IndvSA
— ßєคɾɖ Guყ ??? (@BeingFlicked) February 13, 2018
?India’s First Ever ODI Series Victory In South Africa
?India Becomes No. 1 In ICC ODI Rankings Dethroning South Africa
?9th Consecutive ODI Series WinCongratulations Team India. ???? #INDvSA #INDvsSA #SAvIND #SAvsIND
— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) February 13, 2018
4-1 it is. And @imkuldeep18 gets his man. Excellent from the bowling unit yet again. Can India make it 5-1 and rub it in more? #INDvSA
— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) February 13, 2018
