Twitter Reactions: Australia steams South Africa in MCG test by innings and 182 runs to clinch series
Australia recorded their first home series win against South Africa since the summer of 2005-06 after an upset victory in the Boxing Day Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday. The result also derailed South Africa’s hopes of qualifying for the World Test Championship (WTC) final. Now the Proteas must win the final game of the series to remain eligible for the WTC Finals.
The tourists were bowled out for 204 within 69 overs in the second innings, with Tem Bavuma the only batter to reach a half-century. His 63 run represents the fifth wicket with Kyle Verreynne was the only partnership that grew to over 50. Verreynne was the second top scorer with 33 for the visitors.
Nathan Lyons had a fruitful performance on day 4 as he took three wickets for 58. Likewise Scott Boland packed a few scalps. Pat Cumminsinsane attempt to allow just 20 runs in 16 overs and make good use of the DRS to get rid of Sarah Erwee and Mark Jansen also stood out.
Earlier in the game, Australia declared their first innings at a huge 575/8 thanks to David Warner’s stunning double century and Alex Carey‘s first ton in response to South Africa’s only 189.
“It (the victory) is right there. We’ve had some great games with South Africa. We hadn’t won at home for 20 years, I think, pretty special. I thought the way Warner and Smith hit in the heat was pretty brave. Starc and Green also left their injuries behind and showed up. Davey was fantastic, you could see his energy from ball one, and to do it in his 100th Test is amazing. He (Carey) has really solidified his place on the Test side, and getting a hundred in a Boxing Day Test is special,’ said Aussie skipper Cummins after the game.
Short score: Australia 575/8 Dec (David Warner 200, Alex Carey 111, Steve Smith 85) beat South Africa 189 (Marco Jansen 59, Kyle Verreynne 52, Cameron Green 5/27) & 204 (Temba Bavuma 65; Nathan Lyon 3/58) with an innings and 182 runs.
Here’s how Twitter responded:
David Warner caps off an incredible 100th Test with the Johnny Mullagh Medal #AUSvSA pic.twitter.com/c6i8UP8H9G
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 29, 2022
🚨 RESULT | AUSTRALIA WIN BY AN INNING AND 182 RUNS
The hosts round out the series with this #Boxing DayTest victory to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the 3-match series#AUSvSA #Be a part of it pic.twitter.com/tZvlyhN2cn
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) December 29, 2022
Australia win their first Test series against South Africa in Australia after losing 3 consecutive series.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 29, 2022
The West Indies were more competitive than South Africa, who arrived in Australia as No. 2 in the world…#AUSvSA
— Tim Michell (@tim_michell) December 29, 2022
Australia won the Test series against South Africa after 16 long years in Australia.
— Jans. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 29, 2022
The West Indies were more competitive than South Africa, who arrived in Australia as No. 2 in the world…#AUSvSA
— Tim Michell (@tim_michell) December 29, 2022
That is it!
A dominant performance from the Aussies sees them win by an innings and 182 runs over South Africa at the #Boxing DayTest pic.twitter.com/0wdOme0q3C
— Cricket Ground Melbourne (@MCG) December 29, 2022
Pat Cummins bowled four maidens in his first four overs, more maidens than any South African in this series (3)
— Ethan (@ethanmeldrum_) December 28, 2022
Looks like there was a little spike on Snicko when the ball passed the bat there…
Steve Smith may have just missed a Test wicket.#AUSvSA pic.twitter.com/Be1qtoZRe4
— Nic Wilde (@nic_savage1) December 29, 2022
Usman Khawaja is the people’s champion for a reason. Here he is signing autographs and posing for selfies on the other side of the MCG from the dressing room at the end of what has been a remarkable year in his testing career #AusvSA pic.twitter.com/kneZWriNb5
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) December 29, 2022
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