It was a close game on Sunday as South Africa and India played out a low scoring thriller. The match at Perth was a chance for both the teams to have a different stake as far as the final 4 was concerned. Pakistan was watching it with a keen interest as an Indian win will keep their hopes alive in the tournament.
Indian team hoped for a win to all but become the 1st team to seal their semi finals spot. South African team, meanwhile wanted to assert their dominance and keep their winning run going after their huge win against Bangladesh.
The story as it happened –
India won the toss and elected to bat first, as Deepak Hooda was bought into the team instead of Axar Patel. Team India and its batting specially the top half batters completely failed as only Surya Kumar Yadav stood firm to score 68 out of a total of 133. Ngidi picked 4 wickets as he was supported by Wayne Parnell who picked 3 wickets.
Virat Kohli drops an easy catch –
South Africa found the going tough during the first 10 overs during the chase of 134. Post the drinks break, Markram struck 16 runs off the Pandya over. Ashwin had Markram in trouble and enticed him to play a huge shot. Markram, obliged as the ball made its way to Kohli. Much to the horror of everyone, the ball bobbed out and Kohli dropped a sitter.
Rohit Sharma misses an easy run out chance –
The very next over, there was another chance that came India’s way. The very next over, Markram played the ball and looked for a quick single. Skipper Rohit Sharma fielded the ball and ran with the ball as there was confusion between the two batters. All the Indian captain had to do was hit the bulls-eye which he missed. The South Africans got another lease of life as Markram was given two chances in 2 overs.
Twitter reacts –
The Indian cricket fans on Twitter reacted to the missed chances and gave their views and you can read all the tweets below.
— Richard (@Richard10719932) October 30, 2022
The reaction of Virat Kohli after Rohit Sharma missed a run out. 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/ltUJ2zW5Xc
— feryy (@ffspari) October 30, 2022
#INDvsSA Rohit Sharma just missed the runout of Aiden Markram. That wud have been curtains for SA nd win fr IND. Need to be livewire in the field especially in a small chase
— MOHD FUZAIL AHMAD (@mohdfuzailahmad) October 30, 2022
Ademi fielding ra #RohitSharma run out miss. E roju #shakibalhasan runout valle BAN match neggaaru#INDvsSA #INDvSA #T20WorldCup
— Jaan 💙♥️💙 (@MD_AhmedJeelani) October 30, 2022
Kudos to Rohit Sharma's fitness ...was not able to hit stumps from 10 yards #INDvsSA #T20WorldCup
— ً (@SarcasticCowboy) October 30, 2022
Rohit Sharma is always grumpy on the ground..Inzamam vibes #INDvSA
— Abhish on the beach (@abhishjo) October 30, 2022
Rohit Sharma couldn't repeat what he did 15 years ago against South Africa in the maiden T20 World Cup. Those who know, know. #INDvSA
— Raj (@Drunken_Gunner) October 30, 2022
Thu @ImRo45 SHITman 🤢💦#INDvSA #T20WorldCup
— 𝙽𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚞.𝙼𝙱 ᴳᵘʳᵘʲⁱ ⁻ ᵀʰᵃᵐᵃⁿ✨ (@Niteesh_09) October 30, 2022
Miss run out chance Rohit Sharma
— SHAKIR ALI (@DetailsCricket) October 30, 2022
After 9 over SOUTH AFRICA 35/3 #INDvSA #LiveNow pic.twitter.com/811G1vN0M9
Direct hit miss chesav kada aya @ImRo45
— 💫Aʙʜɪ💫 (@ItsRolexSir) October 30, 2022
— Richard (@Richard10719932) October 30, 2022
choker lawda @imVkohli 🤡🤡🤡 https://t.co/glDMKrZHuq
— Thalapathy MSDian (@DhoniVijay07) October 30, 2022
#RohitSharma and #RaviAshwin both was shocked when #ViratKohli𓃵 dropped the catch.#INDvSA # pic.twitter.com/UG0yKfwZ5X
— Priyanshu Rout (@priyanshurout54) October 30, 2022
Virat Kohli dropped an easy catch & and Rohit Sharma missed run out!!!🙂#INDvSA #T20WorldCup
— علیزا (@UTrishu) October 30, 2022
Ly team India to each other: pic.twitter.com/OtoOXyRzIl
Virat Kohli n catch drop Kiya
— Abhishek (@journolist_abhi) October 30, 2022
Rohit Sharma n run out miss kiya.
India in dono senior players ki vajah se haregi.
C'mon guys he just wanted to enjoy watching Markam bat#ViratKohli #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/QvE0WuL2eo
— Aavish (@aavish30) October 30, 2022