There was a strong reaction on Twitter after the Proteas’ 104-run defeat to England, here are some of the highlights.
Like I said it was a brave selection didn’t work coz they still got 300. Im sure Morris will play instead of dwaine next game and miller instead of jp.
— Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) May 31, 2019
Phehlukwayo a key man, must have a decent tournament if SA is to do well.
Big breakthrough that. Roy looked good. 107/2. 18.4overs#ENGvsRSA #CWC2019— Mpumelelo Mbangwa (@mmbangwa) May 30, 2019
Could’ve got away with 5 wins but losing by that margin will most likely mean 6 wins for the Proteas now #CWC19
— Robin John Peterson (@robbie13flair) May 30, 2019
My mid-innings thoughts.
Neither side at 100%.
Eng 311 just about par (310).
10 over (1-50) breakdowns of 60, 52, 58, 65 and 76 show that Eng never got away.
Faf captaincy brilliant.
Pitch a bit spongy, sticky.
Bookies mid-innings odds: Eng 8-10. SA 11-10— Gary Lemke (@GaryLemke) May 30, 2019
My column on the World Cup opener. Counter thoughts welcome https://t.co/0bWnyg4T0b
— Gary Lemke (@GaryLemke) May 30, 2019
All is not lost. Long way to go… opportunities for improvement at every turn. Guess the manner of this one just stings #proteafire
— Wade Pretorius (@wadepretorius) May 30, 2019
Start slow, finish strong!
? well done to England for today https://t.co/sdQiDsYGUR— Graeme Smith (@GraemeSmith49) May 30, 2019
#Proteas, take the positives from the loss and move on.@Rassie72 great #CWC19 debut. @QuinnyDeKock69 confident start. @NgidiLungi – great 1st game back after injury. @KagisoRabada25 – Rusty after recovery and will only get better. However, seniors must step up. @ImranTahirSA ?.
— Khalid (@KhalidMohidin) May 31, 2019
How many do we need 8, 9, 10, 11? If Pretorius/Morris plays we have 8 and KG can bat as well. I always feel if you’re depending on anyone after 7 for a major contribution, then you’re probably up against it already, and you’re losing most of those games. Batters must bat. ??♂️
— Ashwell Prince (@ashyp_5) May 29, 2019
England showed today why they have one of the favourites tag. Think Proteas were decent with the ball and for first 20 odd overs with the bat were well in the game. A few soft dismissals cost us dearly which if they address i still think we can go deep in this WC
— Jacques Kallis (@jacqueskallis75) May 30, 2019
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