AUS vs SA 2016, 3rd Test Twitter Reactions: Match Evenly Poised As South Africa Take Narrow Lead
Nov 26, 2016 at 5:06 PM
A fighting half-century from Steven Cook has left the third and final Test evenly poised as South Africa ended their third day on 194 for 6, with their overall lead extended to 70 runs.
Earlier, resuming the day on 307 for 6, Australia were all out for 383. Usman Khawaja top-scored for the hosts with 145 runs. He was dismissed when the scorecard read 327 runs but a half-century from Mitchell Starc helped the Aussies to take a vital 124 runs lead.
In reply, South Africa started poorly as Dean Elgar returned to the pavilion even before opening his account. An 81-run partnership between Steven Cook and Hashim Amla steadied the ship for the visitors but after Amla’s dismissal, the Proteas kept on losing wickets at regular intervals. Steven Cook waged a loan battle and remained unbeaten on 81 but he would be needing some help from the lower order tomorrow if the visitors want to whitewash the Aussies.
Here is how Twitter reacted to the day’s play:
Just remember that this dead rubber is the best and most exciting match of the series because Adelaide is amazing. #AUSvSA
— Adam Liaw (@adamliaw) November 26, 2016
Cracking sessions lads. Got the wickets when we needed them. Superb. #AUSvSA pic.twitter.com/tEec3lYg7r
— Sportsbet.com.au (@sportsbetcomau) November 26, 2016
I know there's been a million jokes but this is no lie. Commentator just said 'de Kock has a couple of balls'. #AUSvSA
— Ivan Spyrdz (@IvanSpyrdz) November 26, 2016
Hashim Amla's last ten Tests away from home dating back to August 2014: 233 runs at 16.64. Highest score of 47. #AUSvSA
— Firdose Moonda (@FirdoseM) November 26, 2016
Match set up beautifully. Proteas effectively 70/6. Aus in the driving seat, one good partnership needed for us to have a chance. #AUSvSA🏏
— Suleman Modan (@Figjamfan) November 26, 2016
Oh god the Channel 9 idiots are calling this #ausvsa test for Australia already. Look for a record 9th wicket stand tomorrow 😐
— Antfarmer (@antfarmer) November 26, 2016
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Hazlewood has dismissed Amla 5 times in this series,No other bowler has dismissed Amla more than 4 times in a series. #ausvsa
— Árüñ R€DDŶ (@ImArun_7) November 26, 2016
That last over from Gaz and field placement from @stevesmith4! 😱👏 #ausvsa pic.twitter.com/pZIXYmtvq2
— Noel Tiufino (@noeltiufino) November 26, 2016
Fast bowlers were licking their lips to bowl under the lights. @NathLyon421 be like "Why should quicks have all the fun?" #AUSvSA
— Vishal (@vishal_ricky97) November 26, 2016
Fast bowlers were licking their lips to bowl under the lights. @NathLyon421 be like "Why should quicks have all the fun?" #AUSvSA
— Vishal (@vishal_ricky97) November 26, 2016
Fast bowlers were licking their lips to bowl under the lights. @NathLyon421 be like "Why should quicks have all the fun?" #AUSvSA
— Vishal (@vishal_ricky97) November 26, 2016