Published: Nov 07, 2015, 12:35 PM (IST)
Edited: Nov 07, 2015, 03:44 PM (IST)
The first match of the four-Test match series between India and South Africa got underway at the PCA Stadium, Mohali on Thursday. Team India lost the Twenty20 and One-Day International (ODI) series and the Virat Kohli-led Test side will look forward to salvage some pride. It’s often that India get dominated on home soil.
The pitch of Mohali has been a dustbowl so far and winning a good toss, India decided to bat first and their innings lasted just 201 runs. Dean Elgar with four wickets was the star for them. However, led by Ravichandran Ashwin’s fifer India managed a 17-run lead. Thanks to a 63 from AB de Villiers, South Africa got so close.
The match is nicely poised on Day Three with Indian spinners finding it hard against the South African spin bowlers. We present you with the best tweets from the Test.
India beat World number one in 3 days and South Africa should accept the reality instead of blaming the pitch.. #INDvSA
— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) November 7, 2015
Virat Kohli has been the best thing to have happened to India’s test match captaincy! 😉
— Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) November 7, 2015
All good Test teams have safe slip fielders…India has found one in Rahane. Huge positive.
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 7, 2015
As Shane Warne says, if you dont ask you dont get….also works for him on Tinder…. #indvsa — Innocent Bystander (@InnoBystander) November 7, 2015
Selfish Ashwin is taking all wickets and not letting Sir to take a Fifer. #ShameonAshwin — Barkhurdaar… (@BloodyKamina) November 7, 2015
Strong argument for Jadeja bowling new spells all the time #INDvSA — Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) November 7, 2015
Shikhar Dhawan’s contribution to this Test is two ducks and a dropped catch. Atleast Umesh Yadav got the nick. #IndvSA — Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) November 7, 2015
We’re hoping Ashwin can help us get over our side’s strain – SA coach #INDvSA — Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) November 7, 2015
Man of the match award should be given to the pitch curator. #IndvsSA — Kabir (@The_Sleigher) November 7, 2015
Rajdeep: Look how Ravindra Jadeja is spinning the ball on 4th day! Barkha: But we do the same everyday! LOL! Rajdeep: LOL! — Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) November 7, 2015
SA has lasted longer than my Friday hangover now. This pitch is fine. #INDvSA — cricBC (@cricBC) November 7, 2015
Umesh induces an edge, Dhawan drops it at slips. #IndvsSA https://t.co/rYnulqEXtQ — BCCI (@BCCI) November 7, 2015
Why is Dhawan at first slip? Why is Umesh bowling? Being random hasn’t hurt India in this Test but #INDvSA — Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) November 7, 2015
Umesh Yadav leaks run as if he’s suffering from Diarrhoea. — Barkhurdaar… (@BloodyKamina) November 7, 2015
That’s some reaction from Dane Vilas. I don’t think I have seen someone so openly show disappointment #IndvsSA — Suneer (@suneerchowdhary) November 7, 2015
Before this Test, the Indians didn’t want to play Ravindra Jadeja, now the South Africans refuse to play him. #INDvSA — Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) November 7, 2015
Sir strikes! Vilas Khalas. #INDvSA — Nikhil Popat (@CricCrazyNIKS) November 7, 2015
Sir jadeja is bowling like Lagaan’s ‘ Kachra ‘. #INDvSA — Hunटरर♂ (@nickhunterr) November 7, 2015
*Turning tracks* Ball to pitch : OMG, YOU TURN ME ON SO MUCH *sends a dick pic* SHOW ME FUCKING MORE OF YOU! — God Particle (@Gott_Partikel) November 7, 2015
Hashim Amla trolled on #Twitter after his weird dismissal to @imjadeja #Criclife #INDvSA — https://t.co/mrJXXhT3id pic.twitter.com/DgNgSqx0s9 — criclife (@TheCriclife) November 7, 2015
SA can blame the pitch as much as they like but not one of the five wickets to fall in this innings has done so to a huge turner. #IndvSA — Ramiz Raja (@SirRamizRaja) November 7, 2015
This Varun Aaron is slipping in a really quick spell here. Great to watch but where is Jadeja? — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 7, 2015
Varun Aaron gets Dean Elgar & reminds everyone that he’s also playing this Test match. #IndvsSA — Sunil (@akshaykanitkar) November 7, 2015
First wicket for Indian fast bowler in this match. — SILLY POINT (@Sarcaism) November 7, 2015
Doomsday has arrived. Aaron gets a wicket. #INDvSA — Abhishek Mukherjee (@ovshake42) November 7, 2015
Game changing moment? Mishra gets AB for the second time in the match. #IndvsSA https://t.co/GV7ztyoe8n — BCCI (@BCCI) November 7, 2015
PIC 1: Indian team on turning pitch. PIC 2: Indian team on bouncy pitch. pic.twitter.com/gLGWP0UrsF — SILLY POINT (@Sarcaism) November 7, 2015
This test match promotes safe diwali. Batsmen of both the sides avoided explosive batting. #INDvSA — God Particle (@Gott_Partikel) November 7, 2015
We are already into the South African tail….which is ummm…like their openers! — Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) November 7, 2015
Both the openers are batting for SA but they have lost four wickets. — Nikhil Popat (@CricCrazyNIKS) November 7, 2015
Excellent captaincy by Virat, bringing Mishra on seeing AB’s relative uncertainty against him in the first innings. — Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) November 7, 2015
South Africa ka hawan toh Pundit ji hi karenge. #Mishraji #INDvSA — cricBC (@cricBC) November 7, 2015
Amit Mishra rocks Mohali again, seven years after his debut #INDvSA — Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) November 7, 2015
Well done India, Shastri like this wicket, roll it up and take it to Bangalore… #indvsa — Innocent Bystander (@InnoBystander) November 7, 2015
That’s the game for India! AB de Villiers foxed by Amit Mishra yet again! #IndvsSA — Nishad Pai Vaidya (@nishad_45) November 7, 2015
UDHAR CHALO.. JADEJA WICKET LE RAHA HAI.. JADEJA WICKET LE RAHA HAI #IndvSA pic.twitter.com/v94cCMzywB — SILLY POINT (@Sarcaism) November 7, 2015
Amla giving tough competition to Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli by scoring duck. #INDvsSA — Sunil – All Stars (@1sInto2s) November 7, 2015
“Fire Brigade Mangwa de tu.. Fire Brigade Mangwa de tu.. Angaro par hain armaan” SOUTH AFRICA: OK Philander-1 Amla-0 du Plessis-1 #IndvSA — SILLY POINT (@Sarcaism) November 7, 2015
Dear South Africa this is how Indian fans will feel whenever you prepare greeny and Pacy wicket.. #INDvSA — Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) November 7, 2015
इतनी जल्दी तो व्हिस्की, जिन, बीयर, वोदका मिक्स करके पीने वाले आउट नही होते, जितनी जल्दी दक्षिण अफ्रीका के बल्लेबाज़ आउट हो रहे हैं #IndvsSA — Sunil (@akshaykanitkar) November 7, 2015
WICKET KI DAGAR PE ASHWIN DIKHAO CHAL KE YE DESH HAI TUMHARA SPINNER TUMHI HO KAL KE… INDIA JEETEGA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! — SILLY POINT (@Sarcaism) November 7, 2015
Ravindra Jadeja has renewed his ‘SIR’ship subscription. — Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) November 7, 2015
Amla is now channelling his inner Ian Bell… #indvsa — Innocent Bystander (@InnoBystander) November 7, 2015
Sir Jadeja Muradabad me bounce kara kar Allahabad me wicket gira rahe hain. #SPIN #INDvSA — cricBC (@cricBC) November 7, 2015
The demons in Amla’s mind, scattered. Gone. #INDvSA — Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) November 7, 2015
Hashim Amla’s tough run in India continues! Big wicket for India, but in comes the danger-man – AB de Villiers! #IndvsSA — Nishad Pai Vaidya (@nishad_45) November 7, 2015
50th wicket for Ravindra Jadeja! And he celebrates it in his style. #INDvSA — Nikhil Popat (@CricCrazyNIKS) November 7, 2015
Saha has to keep his chest alert. #INDvSA — Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) November 7, 2015
This is what Mohali was missing. Jadeja picking 3+3 wkts. Dhawan just could not score 187. Life comes to full circle for India. #INDvsSA — I’m A Party Mafia (@blackrosegal) November 7, 2015
If South Africa have to Prove they are number one.. If AB have to prove he is best in the world.. They should win this Test! #INDvSA — Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) November 7, 2015
Identical scoreline when compared to the first essay! #SA 9/2 #IndvsSA Dean Elgar and Hashim Amla in the middle. — Nishad Pai Vaidya (@nishad_45) November 7, 2015
If you are not watching the #INDvsSA match, you are missing some spine action 😛 — I’m A Party Mafia (@blackrosegal) November 7, 2015
This Test match is getting over today! A few more fans have entered the stadium! #IndvsSA Faf goes! — Nishad Pai Vaidya (@nishad_45) November 7, 2015
Dunno why everyone is calling it the Philander experiment, he’s gonna be the regular opener this series #INDvSA — Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) November 7, 2015
AB De Villiers: Aaj tujhe opening karni hai!! Vernon Philander : Ji, Sab ji!!! #INDvsSA — Sunil – All Stars (@1sInto2s) November 7, 2015
BREAKING NEWS: Vernon Philander Scored more runs in one inning than Shikhar Dhawan scored in this match. #IndVsSA — SILLY POINT (@Sarcaism) November 7, 2015
Hashim Amla probably mistook Vernon Philander as Neil Johnson and sent him to open the innings #IndvsSA — Sunil (@akshaykanitkar) November 7, 2015
Kohli spreads the field without even having a look at what Philander wants to do? — Nikhil Popat (@CricCrazyNIKS) November 7, 2015
Quota Opener….. Just getting next weeks headlines in today… #indvsa — Innocent Bystander (@InnoBystander) November 7, 2015
After watching India’s batting collapse. pic.twitter.com/TYxygMqDeS — SILLY POINT (@Sarcaism) November 7, 2015
If match goes on till tomorrow, SA win. #INDvSA — Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) November 7, 2015
#INDvSA Day 3, India finish on 200-10 in 75.3 overs. Pujara 77(153). Harmer 4-61. #dilliboy Tahir 4-48! SA need 218 to win… — Delhi Daredevils (@DelhiDaredevils) November 7, 2015
Message in a bottle you reckon? This is what happened between overs. #IndvsSA https://t.co/qSCuRS5Dfz — BCCI (@BCCI) November 7, 2015
200 comes up for India. The lead moves to 217. #INDvSA — Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) November 7, 2015
South Africa have only ever recorded two successful fourth innings chases in Asia, 205-6 v Bangladesh & 164-6 v India. #IndvSA — Freddie Wilde (@fwildecricket) November 7, 2015
LUNCH, DAY 3: IND 185/8. Lead by 202. Saha 8*. This session: 29.1 overs, 60 runs, 6 wickets, RR 2.02. #ProteaFire pic.twitter.com/ivKDkAxQua — Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) November 7, 2015
Despite seeing this footage of Jadeja’s front foot the third umpire has given Philander out. Very strange. #IndvSA pic.twitter.com/oTIebSi9kY — Freddie Wilde (@fwildecricket) November 6, 2015
Strangely, during that no ball deliberation, we seemed to be shown replays of two different deliveries. #IndvSA pic.twitter.com/v38ekamUyS — Freddie Wilde (@fwildecricket) November 6, 2015
Jadeja has de Villiers caught at slip but it’s a no ball! #IndvSA pic.twitter.com/1Lvl7miUGi — Freddie Wilde (@fwildecricket) November 6, 2015
RTS suggests de Villiers edged behind and was caught off Jadeja but it was given not out on the field. #IndvSA pic.twitter.com/IzsZirXSwX — Freddie Wilde (@fwildecricket) November 6, 2015
Test Cricket at its best – Steyn vs Pujara #IndvsSA https://t.co/jDHrMxeg70 — BCCI (@BCCI) November 5, 2015
Big big call from South Africa to go a batsman short……… — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 5, 2015
Teammates wish @imVkohli a very happy birthday. #HBDVirat https://t.co/OpqRvgMSDo — BCCI (@BCCI) November 5, 2015
.@OfficialCSA Playing XI for the 1st Test match. @Paytm #FreedomSeries #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/fLuZoJCU3K — BCCI (@BCCI) November 5, 2015
Team India Playing XI for the 1st Test match. @Paytm #FreedomSeries #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/A9RrOX9yWq — BCCI (@BCCI) November 5, 2015
Big birthday gift for @imVkohli as he wins the toss. Rohit Sharma left out, 5 bowlers. — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 5, 2015
9 years without losing an overseas Test series in the era of ‘home dominance’ South Africa is the undisputed king of this format. — Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 4, 2015
The start of a series and a birthday for the young captain. Wish @imVkohli well. — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 5, 2015
Will be really interesting to see how India pick their team tomorrow. Against weaker bowling can go 5 batsmen, not sure against South Africa — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 4, 2015
I don’t think there’s a problem with the pitch in Mohali. A day one turner in Asia is the equivalent of a green seamer in England. #IndvSA — Freddie Wilde (@fwildecricket) November 5, 2015
The production control room is abuzz. All set for the 1st Test. @Paytm #FreedomSeries #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/hklDJtUaid — BCCI (@BCCI) November 5, 2015
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