It was a historic day for India as they beat South Africa in the first Test at Centurion by 113 runs on Thursday to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Set a stiff target of 305, South Africa were bowled out for 191 just after lunch in their second innings on the fifth and final day of the series opener at the SuperSport Park.
Twitter and other social media was abuzz with the historic feat as a lot of notable personalities weighed in with their opinions.
BCCI secretary Jay Shah said on Twitter, “Congratulations to #TeamIndia on a fabulous victory at Centurion despite a day being washed out due to rain. 2021 has been a phenomenal year with many famous away Test wins in Brisbane, Lord’s, and The Oval.”
Congratulations to #TeamIndia on a fabulous victory at Centurion despite a day being washed out due to rain.
2021 has been a phenomenal year with many famous away Test wins in Brisbane, Lord’s, and The Oval.
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) December 30, 2021
VVS Laxman tweeted, “Began the year with great resilience at Sydney , followed by an incredible win at the Gabba, the Lord’s win was special and India end the year with a brilliant win at the Centurion. Has been a brilliant Test Match year for Team India. Congratulations on a wonderful win.”
Began the year with great resilience at Sydney , followed by an incredible win at the Gabba, the Lord’s win was special and India end the year with a brilliant win at the Centurion. Has been a brilliant Test Match year for Team India. Congratulations on a wonderful win #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/NdY18b1GHP
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) December 30, 2021
Commentator Harsha Bhogle said, “Further confirmation that this is as good a seam attack as any going. The bowlers have been magnificent but Kohli deserves credit too for nurturing pace. Under him, India has bowled to win both, at home and away.”
Further confirmation that this is as good a seam attack as any going. The bowlers have been magnificent but Kohli deserves credit too for nurturing pace. Under him, India has bowled to win both, at home and away
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) December 30, 2021
“Starting the year at the Gabba and finishing it thus at Centurion is a mighty achievement. The WTC final was the only aberration in a great year of test cricket,” he added.
Starting the year at the Gabba and finishing it thus at Centurion is a mighty achievement. The WTC final was the only aberration in a great year of test cricket
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) December 30, 2021
Ex-India allrounder Irfan Pathan tweeted, “First step towards the history! Well done team India for winning the first test match of the series. #KLRahul #Bumrah #Shami were outstanding.”
First step towards the history! Well done team India for winning the first test match of the series. #KLRahul #Bumrah #Shami were outstanding #INDvSA
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) December 30, 2021
Former cricketer Aakash Chopra tweeted, “Centurion Conquered. In 3.5 days. Let’s convert this start into the first ever Test series win in South Africa.”
Centurion Conquered. In 3.5 days. Let’s convert this start into the first ever Test series win in South Africa. 👏👏 #SAvInd
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) December 30, 2021