Twitter lit up on Wednesday as South Africa hammered Sri Lanka in Sydney to reach the World Cup semi-finals. Here’s a selection of reactions.
“I’m quietly confident of our chances of winning the tournament” #SLVSA #cwc15 pic.twitter.com/3peZ2iDK1S
— ICC (@ICC) March 18, 2015
Well done Proteas on a great victory against Sri Lank #ProteaFire @OfficialCSA
— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) March 18, 2015
Now we are talking! Great show guys! #ProteaFire #SAvSL #CWC15 Two more to go! @OfficialCSA #proudlysouthafrican
— South African Rugby (@bokrugby) March 18, 2015
.@jacqueskallis75 reacts to @QuinnyDeKock69‘s match winning innings for @OfficialCSA #CWC15 #fireitup pic.twitter.com/Q43SmAEBMn
— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) March 18, 2015
Outstanding performance @ABdeVilliers17 , @faf1307 , @fudgie11 , @Rileerr and the team. It’s our time to bring it home boys #ForeverFaster
— PUMA South Africa (@PUMASouthAfrica) March 18, 2015
Just got off a flight to the news of our victory over the Sri Lankans, history has been made, in them we trust! #ProteaFire
— Temba Bavuma (@tbavuma10) March 18, 2015
Now that was proper #ProteaFire. Well done gents. Very happy for @QuinnyDeKock69, form is temporary…
— Albie Morkel (@albiemorkel) March 18, 2015
Possibly the most clinical performance under pressure by the Proteas in 20 years.Congrats @ABdeVilliers17 & every contributor.#ProudProtea
— Pat Symcox (@PatSymcox77) March 18, 2015
Well done #Proteas. Two to go…
— Ryk Neethling (@RykNeethling) March 18, 2015
Not what I expected from SL but SA have been simply brilliant today…They have sent a clear message of intent !! Congratulations !!!
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) March 18, 2015
Great bowling display from @OfficialCSA #happyface #nicetowakeupto #ProteaFire #nowtoputbattoball pic.twitter.com/yO3c5aq8tG
— Bryan Habana (@BryanHabana) March 18, 2015
As good a bowling/fielding display that I have seen from @OfficialCSA … #CWC2015
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 18, 2015
Did have a lump in my throat watching our boys dominate today! So proud ! #ProteaFire
— Graeme Smith (@GraemeSmith49) March 18, 2015
Don’t have mercy on them: MOER HULLE !! @OfficialCS
— RSA Min of Sport (@MbalulaFikile) March 18, 2015
Woke up this morning and surprised by the WC2015 match between SA & SL!! Sri Lanka batted like absolute wallies – credit to the Proteas!
— Craig Kieswetter (@kiesy_22) March 18, 2015
STAT ALERT: This was the first game of this World Cup not to contain a 6. And the first WC game featuring SA not to contain a 6 since 1996.
— Andy Zaltzman (@ZaltzCricket) March 18, 2015
@OfficialCSA @ABdeVilliers17 @DavidMillerSA12 @QuinnyDeKock69 @jpduminy21 @DaleSteyn62 Well done Proteas,we are extremely proud#ProteaFire
— Mignon du Preez (@MdpMinx22) March 18, 2015
The Minister @MbalulaFikile of Sport and Recreation RSA congratulates @OfficialCSA on their quarter final victory pic.twitter.com/3SxpG0CndM
— Dep. Sport & Rec (@SPORTandREC_RSA) March 18, 2015
Proud of our proteas now let’s win this world cup
— Gavin Hunt (@gavinhunt12) March 18, 2015
Without a doubt the best pic of the World Cup! @DaleSteyn62 Belongs in a Jared Leto music video!… https://t.co/D0I4wT4gZ4
— Davy Jacobs (@davyjacobs82) March 18, 2015
Wonderful performance that by the Proteas. Many congratulations. Some win that!! #CWC2015 #SAvsSL #QF1
— Mpumelelo Mbangwa (@mmbangwa) March 18, 2015
He’s back! #hatersgonnahate #armchaircritics
— Chris Morris (@Tipo_Morris) March 18, 2015
Happiness at my physio rooms! #proteafire pic.twitter.com/qqlvQGMlAp
— Brandon Jackson (@bjackoson) March 18, 2015
That was a great win by the Proteas. @ABdeVilliers17 So happy for @QuinnyDeKock69 he has repaid the faith the team has in him #ProteaFire
— CorneKrige (@CorneKrige6) March 18, 2015
.@markb46 @cutmaker @jacqueskallis75 Congrats boys, good win tonight, flexing the muscles…. Ps Loving the hair @ABdeVilliers17
Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) March 18, 2015
