Twitter Reactions: Proteas fire burn England Lions by 229 runs in Mumbai

South Africa. (Photo Source: X(Twitter)

South Africa returned to the winning track in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 as they beat England by a massive margin of 229 runs on Saturday, October 21 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. After being put in to bat first, the Proteas posted a massive score of 399/7 in their allotted 50 overs as Heinrich Klaasen scored a breathtaking hundred (109 off 67).

In reply, England were bundled out for 170 in 22 overs as Geral Coetzee scalped three wickets for South Africa. Courtesy of their win, South Africa are on the third spot on the points table having six points to their name from four matches. On the other hand, England slipped to the ninth spot with just one win from four matches.

Earlier in the day, after being put in to bat first, South Africa lost the in-form opener Quinton de Kock (4 off 2) on just the second ball of the innings. However, after the early dismissal, Reeza Hendricks (85 off 75) and Rassie van der Dussen (60 off 61) rescued the South African innings with their 121-run stand off 116 balls.

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Adil Rashid brought England back in the game by dismissing both the set batters. Captain Aiden Markram played a handy knock of 42 (44) in the middle overs to keep the scoreboard moving. However, it was a breathtaking innings from Heinrich Klaasen (109 off 67) and Marco Jansen (75* off 42) that propelled South Africa to a humongous score. Reece Topley was the pick of the bowlers from England who picked up 3/88 in 8.5 overs.

Gerald Coetzee starred with the ball for South Africa

In the second innings, England got off to a terrible start as they were reduced to 38/4 after 8.1 overs with Jonny Bairstow (10 off 12), Dawid Malan (6 off 11), Joe Root (2 off 6) and Ben Stokes (5 off 8) back in the pavilion.

Captain Jos Buttler (15 off 7) and Harry Brook (17 off 25) also departed cheaply leaving their side staring down the barrel. Cameos from Gus Atkinson (35 off 21) and Mark Wood (43* off 17) took South Africa to 170 in 22 overs as they lost the match by 229 runs. Gerald Coetzee (3/35, 4 overs), Lungi Ngidi (2/26, 5 overs), Marco Jansen (2/35, 5 overs) were among the wickets for South Africa.

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Meanwhile, X was abuzz with reactions on England’s crushing defeat. Here are some of the posts:

One down one to go! Proteas putting on a show.

— Albie Morkel (@albiemorkel) October 21, 2023

1st half of my South African 🇿🇦 day prediction done! The Proteas beating the World Champs in the #ICCCricketWorldCup23

Later this evening, it’s the turn of the World Champions (Springboks) to beat England 🇬🇧 in the #rugbyworldcup2023 semi-finals.

Sport will unite us!!

— Alviro Petersen (@AlviroPetersen) October 21, 2023

What an absolute washout by the Proteas! Lethal cricket to knock down the defending champs!!👏🏾#CWC23 #ENGvSA

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) October 21, 2023

England won’t forgive Netherlands for what happened to them tonight.
😉#ICCCricketWorldCup

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) October 21, 2023

What an incredible performance by South Africa tonight! Outdid the defending champs in all departments.#CWC23 #ENGvSA

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) October 21, 2023

One England team down, another one later tonight .. Boks by 10 ✅ #rugbyworldcup2023

— Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) October 21, 2023

England’s batting depth allowed them to play free flowing aggressive cricket. Now Willy batting at 7 will not allow them to play over aggressive cricket. They have changed their strategy mid way of the World Cup. Pretty interesting to see their approach when they bat while…

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 21, 2023

Early and shocking call but I reckon England are out of the #WorldCup23 !! You cannot predict in sports and champions do comeback , but they play 2 tough games against AUS and the mighty 🇮🇳 INDIA and their run rate will get worse after tonight’s loss !! Who would have thought…

— Shreevats goswami (@shreevats1) October 21, 2023

Playing bad cricket yes but this is not expected from defending champion England… #ENGvRSA

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 21, 2023

Told you i was after a close game at the World Cup .. delighted you have finally got that in #Mumbai today .. #ENGvRSA

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) October 21, 2023

Protea Fire 🔥
England dire 🫣#EngvSA #CWC23

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 21, 2023