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Twitter Reactions to incredible Harry Brook 135 (101) in England ODI loss vs New Zealand

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Twitter Reactions to incredible Harry Brook 135 (101) in England ODI loss vs New Zealand

England were blown away early in the first ODI against New Zealand. Four players in the Ashes squad were dismissed cheaply with Zakary Foulkes enjoying a dream start to his ODI career.

Jamie Smith was bowled first ball by the ever-consistent Matt Henry. The inward movement immediately raised questions as to whether this England lineup can hold their own against the moving ball. However, Foulkes had Ben Duckett nicking behind before ripping through the defenses of Joe Root and Jacob Bethell in remarkable fashion. It was truly an exhibition in new-ball bowling.

Jos Buttler and Sam Curran didn’t last long either as the visitors fell to 56/6. However, Harry Brook took off. His love affair with New Zealand continued, taking Foulkes and Henry on as if they were reserve grade bowlers. His pickup shots over midwicket and square leg a sight to behold in Mount Maunganui.

Brook finished with 11 sixes, with nine coming all over the legside. He also struck nine fours, with four coming on the offside as well. It was a fabulous performance when you consider the conditions, the trouble England were in, and how he gave them a respectable score.

Harry Brook 135 (101) leaves fans in awe during 1st NZ vs ENG ODI in Mount Maunganui

England were bowled out for 223 in 35.2 overs. Harry Brook, with his 135, contributed 60.53% of the total – an England record. He took them from 143/8 and 166/9 to a 200+ score.

England needed a good start with the ball, and that is what transpired as Brydon Carse and Luke Wood reduced New Zealand to 24/3 in the fifth over. The game was still on when Carse picked up his third wicket by dismissing Tom Latham to leave the Black Caps tottering at 66/4.

However, Harry Brook’s team needed another potent wicket-taker as New Zealand took control. Daryl Mitchell (78* off 91) balls showed his worth again in ODIs. Michael Bracewell (51 off 51 balls) and Mitchell Santner (27 off 25 balls) also played vital knocks. However, the day will mostly be remembered by Harry Brook’s outstanding 135.

“Exceptional hundred from Brook. Treated the dangerous duo of Henry and Foulkes as though he was playing them in his backyard. That too with the ball moving around and wickets falling like nine pins,” wrote one fan on X (formerly Twitter).

“Harry Brook in 2-3 years time will be an all time legend of the game,” wrote another. Here are some of the reactions to an outstanding innings.

New Zealand prevailed by four wickets with a hefty 80 balls to spare. The second ODI will be played at the same venue on Wednesday.

Australia possible 11 for 1st T20 vs India at Manuka Oval Canberra

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Australia possible 11 for 1st T20 vs India at Manuka Oval Canberra

After winning the ODI series 2-1 against India, Australia’s focus now shifts to the T20Is against the same opposition. The five-match series kicks off at Manuka Oval in Canberra on Wednesday, October 29.

Australia have been in excellent form in T20Is. Since missing the semi-finals of the 2024 T20 World Cup, the Aussies have won 16 of 18 completed matches. Power-hitting right down the batting lineup has been a key factor to their success, and the hosts are sure to go in with a powerful unit once again despite one eye on next month’s Ashes series.

Before we look at the predicted XI for the series opener, here is a reminder of Australia’s squad. There are a few moving parts, with Josh Hazlewood and Sean Abbott only available for the first two and three matches respectively. Ben Dwarshuis, Mahli Beardman and Glenn Maxwell are available later in the series.

Mitchell Marsh (captain), Sean Abbott (games 1-3), Xavier Bartlett, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis (games 4-5), Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood (games 1-2), Mahli Beardman (games 3-5), Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell (games 3-5), Josh Philippe, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Owen, Matt Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa (unavailable for start of series), Tanveer Sangha (replacing Adam Zampa for start of series).

Australia possible 11 for 1st T20 against India: Powerful top 7 once again

1. Travis Head, 2. Mitchell Marsh (c), 3. Josh Inglis (wk), 4. Tim David, 5. Josh Philippe, 6. Marcus Stoinis, 7. Mitch Owen, 8. Sean Abbott, 9. Nathan Ellis, 10. Matt Kuhnemann, 11. Josh Hazlewood

Adam Zampa is unavailable for the entire series as he and his wife are expecting their second child. Tanveer Sangha has been drafted into the squad, as reported by ESPNcricinfo.

Also, Matt Short is expected to miss the start of the series due to surgery on a cut he sustained on his finger during the ODI series, also reported by ESPNcricinfo.

Expect Australia to stick with a similar formula to their last T20I against New Zealand. Travis Head, the in-form Mitchell Marsh and Matt Short form the top three, with Josh Inglis expected to return from a calf injury at number four. If Inglis doesn’t play, Josh Philippe is the reserve wicket-keeping option.

Tim David, Marcus Stoinis and Mitch Owen round out a strong top seven.

Short in the XI allows Australia to consider three specialist pace bowlers in addition to Stoinis and Owen. Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis and Josh Hazlewood are often the first-choice options, and Australia could go with this combination first up.

Glenn Maxwell (games 3-5), Ben Dwarshuis (games 4-5) and Mahli Beardman (games 3-5) will join the squad later in the series. Beardman’s selection is testament to how highly the Australian selectors rate him, with the 20-year-old able to bowl speeds of 140km/h and above.

42 balls, 7/18: Alana King with another stunning performance in 2025 Women’s World Cup

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42 balls, 7/18: Alana King with another stunning performance in 2025 Women’s World Cup

South Africa tried to take on Alana King in their World Cup clash against mighty Australia in a plan that backfired spectacularly.

Australia’s magnificent legspinner took the South Africans apart in an inspired spell. King took 7/18 in seven overs after a remarkable start where she took four wickets for no runs in the first 15 deliveries. In the process, King joined Ellyse Perry and Shelley Nitschke as players with seven-wicket hauls in ODIs.

It took her two deliveries to make an impact, dismissing Sune Luus. King found turn and bounce, and Luus, who had only been previously dismissed twice by legspin in ODIs in the last three years, miscued her slog-sweep to mid-on.

Later in her first over, King removed Marizanne Kapp, who attempted to drive a wide, flighted delivery, only to be caught behind square on the offside. King nearly dismissed Kapp in the previous delivery, with a leading edge just clearing the legspinner.

King then dismissed Annerie Dercksen and Chloe Tyron in consecutive deliveries to have unbelievable figures of 2-2-0-4. Nadine de Klerk and Sinalo Jafta did the unthinkable and hit boundaries off King’s bowling, but the champion bowler ended up dismissing them both with more incredible flight, dip and turn.

Fans full of praise for the brilliant Alana King

King’s 7/18 are the best-ever figures in a World Cup match and the best-ever figures by an Australian in ODIs.

Ian Bishop, who is a huge fan of King, was full of praise for the legspinner once again. “I just love watching Alana King play this game. A champion bowler and queen of legspin bowling,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

“We have played a few games here. Knew there was going to be a little bit of spin, holding up a bit,” said King in the post-innings interview.

“To be honest, I’ve not change too much. I have got great coaches and teammates. I’ve just tried to be more consistent with my stock ball, and it has given me the rewards in the last 12 months. It’s a great team to be a part of. Amazing culture in our group, great self-belief.”

Australia rolled South Africa for 97 with Megan Schutt (1/21), Kim Garth (1/21) and Ash Gardner (1/19) the other wicket-takers in Indore. South Africa were 32/0 and 42/1 at one point before King took over.

AUS vs IND 3rd ODI Reactions: Rohit Sharma 33rd hundred and Virat Kohli 75th fifty in their 19th century partnership

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AUS vs IND 3rd ODI Reactions: Rohit Sharma 33rd hundred and Virat Kohli 75th fifty in their 19th century partnership

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli notched up their 19th century partnership in ODIs as India avoided a clean sweep with a thumping nine-wicket win over Australia at the SCG.

Lots has been made of whether Rohit and Virat still have what it takes to deliver at this level. This was particularly the case for the latter after consecutive ducks in the first two ODIs. However, the two combined for a classy partnership to give India fans hope that both still have plenty to offer.

Rohit started the chase superbly. A brilliant flick off a Mitchell Starc inswinger in the first over showed he was switched on. Then, an array of lofted shots headlined the powerplay, displaying the kind of intent that has served Rohit so well in this format over the past two years. From there, he continued on his merry way as he brought up his 33rd hundred.

For Virat, getting off the mark first ball was relief to both he and his ardent fans. However, Kohli too was determined from the outset, sharp in his movements and strokeplay to get off to a quick start.

Like Rohit, Kohli settled in and rarely looked troubled apart from a couple of close moments (LBW shout and dropped catch in the deep) in his 30s. He went on to pick up his 75th ODI fifty to go with his barely-believable 51 hundreds. This innings has given his loving supporters hope he has plenty more to offer as he hit the winning boundary with a classy shot to third man.

AUS vs IND 3rd ODI Reactions: Rohit, Virat seal victory after bowlers deliver the goods

Earlier, India’s bowlers were too good, limiting Australia to just 236. The total looked well under-par given the average first innings score at the SCG in the past decade.

The Indian spinners kept things tight, with Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel and Washington Sundar taking combined figures of 4/112 off 26 overs. Also, Harshit Rana delivered the kind of performance the team management believe he can, ripping through the Australian middle order to open the game up.

“Kohli and Rohit rolling back the good old days,” wrote one fan on X (formerly Twitter). “First hundred partnership between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in 5 years and 9 months,” wrote another.

Here are some of the reactions to a big Indian victory at the SCG.

Australia finished the ODI series with a 2-1 victory. Attention now turns to the five-match T20I series which begins on Wednesday at Manuka Oval, Canberra.

Who is Mahli Beardman? Young pacer picked in Australia’s T20I squad against India

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Who is Mahli Beardman? Young pacer picked in Australia’s T20I squad against India

Australia have selected talented pace bowler Mahli Beardman for games 3-5 of the T20I series against India. The 20-year-old was somewhat of a surprise pick given he has played just five List A and two Big Bash League (BBL) matches. However, he is very highly rated and considered one of the excellent up-and-coming fast bowlers in the country.

Beardman has previously been selected on an international tour, joining the Australian squad as cover during their white-ball tour of England in September 2024. He didn’t feature in any of the matches, but the experience he gained has proved invaluable so far.

“To have the honour to fly over and hang around the squad and soak up that environment, is so unexpected and surreal for me,” he said, as quoted by cricket.com.au.

Some information on 20-year-old Mahli Beardman, who has been picked in Australia's T20I squad against India.
Mahli Beardman with the Australia squad in England, 2024.

Mahli Beardman: Australia U19 star a chance of making his senior international debut

Mahli Beardman, born in Dunsborough Western Australia, was part of the Australian team that won the U19 World Cup in 2024. He played a pivotal role, taking 10 wickets in the tournament including 3/15 in the final against India. He was awarded player of the match for his brilliant performance.

The fast bowler’s talents were already well known in Australian circles. He had played a List A game before that U19 World Cup. He made his Western Australia debut as an 18-year-old in late 2023.

Beardman, who is mentored by the great Dennis Lillee, can bowl at up to 145km/h. He has a goal of reaching the magical 150km/h mark.

“I think there’s still a lot of things that I can change in my action that can get me an extra little yard of pace,” Beardman said in March 2024, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo. “I think there’s a long way for me to go in the gym to get more strength, so I definitely think I can hit the magical 150 mark.”

The 20-year-old has had a love of fast bowling since a young age. Mitchell Johnson’s performance in the 2013-14 Ashes spurred him on further. A few years later, he was bowling at 115km/h at 12 years of age playing on astro turf pitches in Dampier, a remote town in northern Western Australia.

“I think seeing what Mitchell Johnson did in that series changed my whole mindset of the sport,” Beardman said.

“I decided pace bowling is what I wanted to do. But from a young age I was surrounded by really good coaches who helped with my action and understanding how to bowl fast.”

Kerry O’Keeffe is a fan. “I like Mahli Beardman, the 20-year-old Western Australian who’s working with Dennis Lillee,” said O’Keeffe to this publication. “I think his numbers are exceptional already. He’s only played a handful of games, but there’s something about Mahli Beardman. He made an Australia squad. I think they tagged him along. They see him as a future player.”

Beardman has indeed made a strong start to the 2025/26 season. He has taken 11 wickets in four One Day Cup matches, with figures of 4/46 against South Australia, 2/22 against Queensland, 3/48 against New South Wales and 2/55 against Tasmania.

Has Shakib Al Hasan retired from cricket? All-rounder speaks out

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Has Shakib Al Hasan retired from cricket? All-rounder speaks out

Shakib Al Hasan has clarified that he has not retired from any format. The Bangladesh all-rounder still has aspirations of playing his final match at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.

Shakib has enjoyed plenty of success on this ground. In Tests, he has the second-most runs (1,583 at 43.97) and second-most wickets (76 at 30.05). It is a similar story in ODIs as the all-rounder has the third-most runs (2,656 at 37.40) and most wickets (131 at 24.19). In T20Is, the left-hander has the second-most runs (547 at 18.23) and second-most wickets (45 at 18.28).

I haven’t retired from any format – Shakib Al Hasan

Before the Kanpur Test against India in 2024, Shakib hinted at a Test and T20I retirement. He said he had already played his final T20I for Bangladesh and wished to retire from Tests following the Mirpur Test against South Africa a year ago.

However, he had to make himself unavailable for the match due to political protests against him in Dhaka. Also, in August of 2024, he was among the 147 named in the first information report (FIR) for an alleged murder during Bangladesh unrest.

“To be honest, I am not retired from any format officially,” Shakib told Cricbuzz. “I think it’s more for them than it’s for me (playing in Mirpur one final time). If that happens, that’s the best thing that can happen to my fans and to me.”

Earlier this year, Bangladesh’s sports advisor Asif Mahmud said the all-rounder can’t play for Bangladesh again following Shakib’s social media post on Sunday wishing former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina a happy birthday.

“We cannot let him carry the Bangladesh flag,” Asif said, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo. “It won’t be possible for me to allow him to wear the Bangladesh jersey. Maybe I haven’t told the BCB before, but now my clear direction for the BCB would be that Shakib Al Hasan can never again play for Bangladesh.

“The number of times he has asked to enter the country, to play for Bangladesh, he had said that the Awami League had given him the 2024 general election nomination forcibly. He claimed that he was not involved in politics. He wanted to become an MP to work for the people of his area Magura. The truth, however, is that he is intricately involved in Awami League’s politics.”

Despite these statements, Shakib still has hopes of a final international match in Dhaka. Whether the 38-year-old will get that opportunity remains to be seen.

SCG ODI records, recent highest scores & pace vs. spin stats comparison

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SCG ODI records, recent highest scores & pace vs. spin stats comparison

The famous Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) will host the third and final ODI of the 2025 series between Australia and India. The hosts took an unassailable 2-0 lead after wins in Perth and Adelaide, with lesser experienced players including Cooper Connolly and Mitch Owen stepping up under pressure.

SCG ODI records: Batting first the key to victory again?

SCG ODI Results – Last 10 matches

Chasing is king in Perth and Adelaide, but it’s a different story in Sydney. Teams batting first have won the last nine ODIs at the SCG. Here are some of the recent results dating back to the start of 2016:

  • February 2024: Australia (258/9) beat West Indies (175) by 83 runs.
  • November 2022: Australia (280/8) beat England (208) by 72 runs.
  • November 2020: Australia (389/4) beat India (338/9) by 51 runs.
  • November 2020: Australia (374/6) beat India (308/8) by 66 runs.
  • March 2020: Australia (258/7) beat New Zealand (187) by 71 runs.
  • January 2019: Australia (288/5) beat India (254/9) by 34 runs.
  • January 2018: England (302/6) beat Australia (286/6) by 16 runs.
  • January 2017: Australia (353/6) beat Pakistan (267) by 86 runs.
  • December 2016: Australia (324/8) beat New Zealand (256) by 68 runs.
  • January 2016: India (331/4) beat Australia (330/7) by six wickets.

High average first innings score

SCG is a terrific batting ground in ODI cricket. In the past 10 matches, the average first innings score is 315.7 at an overall run rate of 6.31. No team was bowled out when batting first in an ODI at the SCG in this period.

300 was breached five times. 280 was breached seven times. With hot and dry conditions in Sydney in October, expect another good batting surface for the 2025 ODI.

Pace vs. spin records: Similar economy rates

Pace bowlers have taken 109 wickets in ODIs at the SCG dating back to the start of 2016. They collectively average 34.94 with an economy of 5.96 in this period.

Josh Hazlewood is the top wicket-taker among pace bowlers with 20 wickets at a superb average of 19.40 and economy of 5.33. Mitchell Starc has struggled, with seven wickets at an average of 52.71 and economy of 6.47.

On the spin front, Adam Zampa has been superb. The legspinner has taken 19 wickets in his last eight ODIs on this ground at an average of 22.00 and economy of 5.48. Kuldeep Yadav took 2/54 in his only ODI at the SCG to date.

Pace vs. spin comparison in last 10 ODIs at the SCG:

PaceSpin
109 wickets40 wickets
Average: 34.94Average: 46.38
Economy: 5.96Economy: 5.80
Four-wicket hauls: 2Four-wicket hauls: 2
Five-wicket hauls: 1Five-wicket hauls: 0

Other key ODI records at the SCG:

  • Rohit Sharma has scored 333 runs in five ODIs on this ground at an average of 66.60 and strike rate of 88.80. This includes two fifties and a hundred.
  • Virat Kohli, who made consecutive ducks in the opening two matches of the 2025 series, has a middling ODI record at the SCG: 7 inns, 146 runs, avg. 24.33, SR 82.95.
  • Mitch Marsh has the most ODI runs for Australia at the SCG among active players. In five innings, the captain has scored 235 runs at an average of 58.75 and strike rate of 95.53. This includes two fifties and a hundred.

All statistics in this article have been checked and verified via ESPNcricinfo and Cricmetric.

SCG Sydney weather forecast for 3rd AUS vs IND ODI

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SCG Sydney weather forecast for 3rd AUS vs IND ODI

Rain affected the Perth ODI. There was rain in Adelaide in the days leading up to the second ODI. There will be no such weather concerns at the SCG for the third and final match of the series between Australia and India.

It has been a very warm month in Sydney. October 22 saw records shattered with temperatures reaching 37 degrees in the CBD, as reported by the Sydney Morning Herald. However, conditions on Saturday will be comfortable for the players and spectators at a sold out SCG.

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SCG weather: Good conditions forecast for 3rd AUS vs IND ODI

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) forecasts a top of 24 degrees with partly cloudy skies. The chance of rain is minimal.

There will also be a breeze throughout the afternoon and evening, which may limit dew. This could prompt the captain who wins the toss to bat, along with the fact that teams who batted first have won the past nine ODIs at the SCG.

“Partly cloudy. Light winds becoming northeasterly 20 to 25 km/h in the early afternoon then tending northerly 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening,” reads the forecast.

SCG weather forecast for 3rd AUS vs IND ODI, as per BOM.

Also, the hot, dry conditions in Sydney recently can lead to a pitch that is more batting-friendly. The batsmen will certainly welcome that, with bowler-friendly surfaces in the opening two ODIs.

Australia come into this match with the series wrapped up. An inspired bowling performance set the victory up in Perth, before Adam Zampa, Cooper Connolly, Matt Short and Mitch Owen all played starring roles in the Adelaide win.

AUS vs IND 2nd ODI Reactions: Connolly, Short, Owen lead Australia to series win over India

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AUS vs IND 2nd ODI Reactions: Connolly, Short, Owen lead Australia to series win over India

Australia have taken out the ODI series against India, winning a tight match in Adelaide by two wickets. India fought till the end, taking late wickets to cause a few nerves among the Australians, but Cooper Connolly stood firm to see his team home.

Connolly’s unbeaten 61 off 53 balls is his first half-century for Australia and comfortably his best innings in international cricket to date. Walking in at 132/4 chasing 265, Connolly was proactive from the word go, rotating strike superbly as he combined with Matt Short (74) for a 55-run stand.

“I was nervous walking out to bat,” said Connolly to Adam Gilchrist following the match. However, it didn’t show. The 22-year-old’s composure was a key feature of his innings, and the fact he led Australia to a win is a huge confidence booster.

Matt Short continued his love affair with the Adelaide Oval with a 78-ball 74 that kept Australia ticking in the middle overs. Following his dismissal, Mitch Owen then took advantage of the platform, smashing a 23-ball 36; more glimpses of what he can offer Australia in the upcoming T20 and ODI World Cups. His innings changed the momentum of the game, putting Mitch Marsh’s team within touching distance.

AUS vs IND 2nd ODI Reactions: Australia win series, India with questions to answer

Earlier, India’s lower order rallied to give them a defendable 264/9. Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer had to fight tooth and nail against quality Australian bowling on a seaming Adelaide pitch. Josh Hazlewood in particular was outstanding, finishing with one of the great wicketless spells you are bound to see in ODIs.

However, after their 118-run stand, India lost too many regular wickets, with Adam Zampa finishing with four wickets and the man of the match award.

Also read: Reactions to Virat Kohli consecutive ducks – a first in his ODI career

In the field, India missed key opportunities, namely Mohammad Siraj’s dropped catch with Matt Short in his 50s. Also, India fans lamented the makeup of the bowling attack, with a particular focus on Kuldeep Yadav.

Here are some of the reactions to the match.

The final ODI will be played in Sydney on Saturday. The five-match T20I series then kicks off on Wednesday in Canberra.

PAK vs SA 2nd Test Reactions: South Africa praised for comeback, Pakistan criticised for collapse

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PAK vs SA 2nd Test Reactions: South Africa praised for comeback, Pakistan criticised for collapse

South Africa levelled the two-match series against Pakistan after a magnificent, stirring fightback in Rawalpindi. About 24 hours before they sealed victory by eight wickets, the Proteas were on the mat at 235/8 in reply to Pakistan’s 333 on a turning pitch.

At that stage, all signs pointed to a similar outcome to the first Test in Lahore. Pakistan took a first innings lead of 111 and went on with the job despite being bowled out for 167 in the third innings.

This time, South Africa had other ideas. The returning Keshav Maharaj, along with Senuran Muthusamy, put on 71 to get the Proteas into a second innings shootout scenario. However, they weren’t done there, with Kagiso Rabada playing one of the greatest-ever knocks by a number 11, smashing a 61-ball 71 that included a glorious six off Shaheen Afridi over long on.

Rabada and Muthusamy, who played so magnificently for his unbeaten 89, put on 98 for the final wicket. This flattened Pakistan. Their body language in the Rawalpindi sunshine told the story. Shan Masood looked a little frazzled, and the fear was a third innings collapse could be on the cards.

It turned out that way. As they did against the likes of Bangladesh and England at home last year, Pakistan fell apart in the third innings. They couldn’t recover mentally from South Africa’s lower-order onslaught, falling to 16/3. Babar Azam played nicely for his 49* yesterday and gave hope of leading a strong response for his team, but when he was dismissed for 50 today, it led to another procession.

Simon Harmer was the chief destroyer, taking 6/50 in an exhibition of spin bowling. The offspinner took his 1,000th First Class wicket in the process, making a career out of beating batsmen in the air and threatening both edges.

PAK vs SA 2nd Test Reactions: WTC Champions South Africa get first win of new cycle

Pakistan were rolled for 138. Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton put on a quick 64 for the first wicket, before two consolation wickets for the hosts.

The result saw praise for South Africa and criticism for Pakistan in equal measure. The Proteas showed why they are the World Test Champions, while Pakistan displayed the flaws that stops them from challenging for a top-two spot in the WTC table.

Praise for South Africa after stirring comeback

“The SA spinners are cooking. After India’s 0-3 rout against NZ last year, I’m slightly worried. Remember, NZ also played a Test series vs SL before coming here. Lost that but got valuable practice,” wrote one fan on X (formerly Twitter).

Here are some of the reactions to South Africa’s win.

Criticism for Pakistan after letting the match slip

“To have the opposition 8 wickets down and nearly 100 runs behind on first innings, but then lose the match by 8 wickets is remarkable even by Pakistan cricket standards,” wrote a fan on X (formerly Twitter).

Here are some of the reactions to Pakistan’s defeat.

The next Test for South Africa is a mouthwatering series in India starting November 14. Pakistan’s next Test assignment is two Tests away to Bangladesh in March-April 2026.

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