After a brutal beating in the first Test, India roared back like a lion in Cape Town, snatching victory from South Africa's grasp in the second Test on a testing wicket. This two-match series ended in a draw, but for India, it was a glorious rebound and as they crawled their way back to the top of the World Test Championship table.
Mohammed Siraj dismantled the South African batting line-up with his fiery six-wicket haul for a paltry 55 runs in the first innings of the 2nd test. South Africa's Aiden Markram set the tone with a remarkable century, unleashing a storm of boundaries. His aggressive innings raised concerns for the Indian team, hinting at another formidable challenge.
But Bumrah's bowling turned the tide like a monsoon, drenching their hopes with a six-wicket haul. The Proteas crumbled, leaving a measly 79 runs for India to chase. Chasing a target of 79 runs, India displayed sheer determination and composure.
The opening duo of Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal laid a solid foundation. The journey to victory had its share of nervy moments, with the quick dismissals of Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli. Yet, the team remained composed and managed a thrilling victory in the 2nd test.
Social media reactions
Cricket fans recently witnessed a breathtaking display of bowling prowess by the Indian pacers that left fans in awe. The impact of their remarkable performance was not confined to the cricket field but reverberated across social media platforms, where fans expressed their reactions through a myriad of hilarious memes.
In a thrilling match that unfolded, the Indian pacers showcased exceptional skill and strategy, leading to a memorable victory. Social media played a pivotal role in connecting fans directly with their favourite players.
Memes have become an integral part of modern fan culture, acting as a universal language that transcends geographical boundaries. In the context of sports fans use memes to articulate their feelings in a humorous manner. Here are some of the top memes from the South Africa vs India test series:
OFFICIAL DUCKS DAY in Test History. #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/P2a6BkWhGc
— PSL Memes (@PSL_Memes_) January 3, 2024
This is how we fall#INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/xTL2zhxbzO
— Ctrl C Ctrl Memes (@Ctrlmemes_) January 3, 2024
Kohli knows he's MEME MATERIAL 🤣❤️#INDvsSA #SAvIND #PAKvsAUS #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/d73ic323W3
— Shehryar Sajid Khan (@Sskwrites) January 4, 2024
- #AUSvsPAK #INDvSA #INDvsSA #SAvIND #SAvsIND #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/BWFWOJcH6Y
— CrickologyNews (@CrickologyNews) January 4, 2024
Aiden Markram Remaining SA players#SAvsIND #INDvsSA #INDvSA #Bumrah pic.twitter.com/AeMDFaEEEJ
— AzCloudIaaC (@cloudyMan108) January 4, 2024
Bumrah to Siraj: Hum bhi peeche hain tumhare #AUSvsPAK #INDvSA #INDvsSA #SAvIND #SAvsIND #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/OYb593JuMo
— CrickologyNews (@CrickologyNews) January 4, 2024
2 din mein test match khatam hone ke baad ICT fans baki ke 3 din pic.twitter.com/KwN3W62h5F
— Desi Bhayo (@desi_bhayo88) January 4, 2024
Everything in January be like pic.twitter.com/L4VddGvYBI
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) January 4, 2024
Rohit Sharma watching Yashasvi Jaiswal bat pic.twitter.com/I6pdMbWkII
— Pakchikpak Raja Babu (@HaramiParindey) January 4, 2024
Scenes when test match gets over in 2 days.#INDvsSA | #WTC25 | #TestCricket pic.twitter.com/5wadj3MJkk
— Rajabets 🇮🇳👑 (@smileagainraja) January 4, 2024