Rohit Sharma’s brilliant knock of 150 went in vain as South Africa pulled off a thrilling five-run victory in the first ODI against India to continue their winning run.
India required 22 off the last two overs, MS Dhoni failed to finish the job after Rohit (150 runs off 133 balls) got out in the 47th over. The South African team made a fantastic comeback after Rohit’s departure as India crumbled under pressure to end at 298 for 7.
The visitors are now 1-0 up in the five-match series.
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Here are the best Twitter reactions!
When a batsman scores 150, and you still lose an ODI, then I guess the other 10 need to put their hand up and accept the blame. #INDvSA
— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) October 11, 2015
Nobody can deny the big things he has done for India, but it's not happening now for MS #Dhoni.#INDvSA
— Jaspreet Sahni (@JaspreetSSahni) October 11, 2015
Summary of first ODI:
ABD hit a Six in his Last Ball
MSD didn't hit a Six in his Last BallSouth Africa won by 5 Runs#INDvSA
— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) October 11, 2015
This is a fact. Watch carefully. 😃😃😃 #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/5SBwtQrNO0
— Amit A (@Amit_smiling) October 11, 2015
https://twitter.com/Rd_Wine/status/653185285505744896
If Someone not doing well as All ~ Rounder then either you take a Complete Batsman or Complete Bowler.. That helps#INDvSA #Binny
— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) October 11, 2015
One man scores 150 chasing 300 & you lose, doesn't stack up. #INDvSA
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) October 11, 2015
Pic 1 : Rabada bowling to Rohit Sharma
Pic 2 : Rabada bowling to Stuart Binny #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/nLgsgxAoRo— 🅰️Dℹ️TY🅰️ ♏️🅰️G🅰️L (@jhunjhunwala) October 11, 2015
Stuart Binny and Suresh Raina while batting pic.twitter.com/17RBt2ofMa
— Anurag Verma (@kitAnurag) October 11, 2015
Stuart Binny will start writing his autobiography soon.. pic.twitter.com/nah5zRZ82v
— Finger of India (@IndiaFinger) October 11, 2015
Like I said. Bowlers made all the difference. Rohit Sharma all in vain….
— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) October 11, 2015
Rohit Sharma is undoubtedly the best batman of India in a losing cause.
— Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) October 11, 2015
https://twitter.com/the_sleigher/status/653181361209999360
Dhoni is scoring less runs and more 'you know' these days.
— Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) October 11, 2015
Sanjay Manjrekar tried his best to make Dhoni announce retirement.
— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) October 11, 2015
Hey. Dhoni is still the best finisher in the world, okay. It's just that he finishing other things these days. Like our hopes.
— Ramesh Srivats (@rameshsrivats) October 11, 2015
A few words from our captain. #ProteaFire pic.twitter.com/kjlJuiIDBg
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) October 11, 2015
Dhoni: "We lost Ashwin's six overs, which was crucial because he is our best bowler. The plan was working beautifully until then."
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 11, 2015
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Rabada: "I was nervous seeing Dhoni at the other end. Watched him as a kid and knew how dangerous he is. But guys supported me." #IndvsSA
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 11, 2015
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