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Twitter reactions: Anrich Nortje’s 5-fer offers South Africa management on a 16-wicket day in Centurion Check
A dominating spell from pacer Anrich Nortje noticed South Africa acquire an enormous lead within the first innings on an thrilling second day of the ongoing first Test against West Indies at SuperSport Park in Centurion. The vacationers, who had been 169/3 at one stage, witnessed an enormous collapse, with the crew getting bundled out for 212, which helped the hosts take an enormous 130-run lead.
Nortje was the chief architect behind West Indies’ collapse, taking 5 wickets for 36 to rely his fourth five-wicket haul within the longest format. Nortje first dismissed Jermaine Blackwood (37) to finish the essential 61-run third-wicket partnership with Raymon Reifer. The correct-arm pacer then picked up 4 extra wickets in his three successive overs to additional derail the Windies’ batting.
Just like the Proteas’ tempo battery, the West Indies bowlers additionally fared within the second innings, decreasing South Africa to 49/4 at stumps on Day 2. The lead of the hosts now stands at 179 on a pitch that’s fairly difficult, as 16 wickets fell on the second day.
Earlier within the day, South Africa resumed their first innings at 314/8 however may solely handle so as to add simply 28 extra runs to their in a single day rating. Marco Jansen offered some late contributions with an unbeaten 43-ball 23, together with 4 boundaries.
“I actually loved it, it was a lot enjoyable. Simply tried to stay to our lengths and execute our plans. Tried to construct some stress and take it from there. I believe the rhythm is feeling good. Want to regulate every so often. It’s nearly discovering that rhythm each time I bowl,” stated Nortje after the tip of the day’s play.
Right here is how Twitter reacted:
DAY 2⃣ | INNINGS CHANGE 🔄
A fourth profession 5-wicket haul from Anrich Nortje led the bowling assault to battle again after Tea to dismiss the West Indies for 212 and take a 130-run lead into the second innings#SAvWI #BePartOfIt pic.twitter.com/IZCS8yz4y2
— Proteas Males (@ProteasMenCSA) March 1, 2023
Anrich Nortje lit up Centurion with a ⚡efficiency to place 🇿🇦 within the drivers seat 🙌
The Proteas lead by 1️⃣7️⃣9️⃣ runs on the finish of Day 2️⃣#SAvWI pic.twitter.com/yFfX7YW782
— Pretoria Capitals (@PretoriaCapsSA) March 1, 2023
That is the tip of play on Day 2️⃣.#SAvWI #MenInMaroon
Scorecard⬇️https://t.co/S6rTPxtEVF pic.twitter.com/aiRN7xSLxt
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) March 1, 2023
A fiery exhibition of tempo bowling put up tea led by @AnrichNortje02 acquired 🇿🇦 a lead of 130 runs within the 2nd innings 🙌#SAvWI pic.twitter.com/m7L5BvYwBt
— Joburg Tremendous Kings (@JSKSA20) March 1, 2023
The place it began… 😂😂😂 @anrich_nortje Jap Province ➡️ Proteas ➡️ Delhi Capitals 🏏 pic.twitter.com/WYlCDPJjKB
— Marizanne Kapp (@kappie777) March 1, 2023
That Man Nortje once more! There’s absolute no substitute for uncooked tempo🔥
Blowing the sport huge open for SA.
#CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/WBppLenW15— Lawrence Bailey ⚪ 🇿🇦 (@LawrenceBailey0) March 1, 2023
Amangeno wesibini for the Proteas 🇿🇦
A 5-wicket haul from Anrich Nortje led the bowling assault to battle again in Day 2 Betway Check and bowled West Indies all Out for 212 and take a 130-run lead into the second innings pic.twitter.com/cPTT6beIFS
— Zukiswa Tshaka (@ZukiswaTshaka1) March 1, 2023
Anrich Nortje, what a quick bowler. 5 wickets for him#SAvWI pic.twitter.com/RkjqD8nQU0
— Amir Nasim (@Amirkhokher) March 1, 2023
5 wickets you magnificence Anrich Nortje 🇿🇦🔥🇿🇦🔥🇿🇦🔥🇿🇦 #SAvWI
— Gills (@gpricey23) March 1, 2023
5 wickets haul by Anrich Nortje in opposition to Westindies, earlier in SA innings Alzari Joseph picked a 5-fer, this pitch is ideal deal with for tempo bowlers. #SAvWI pic.twitter.com/d6au6KFV4J
— Resanth. (@ResanthTweets) March 1, 2023