'Australia ko harana kaafi mushkil ab' - Fans react as Australia beat South Africa by 123 runs in second ODI

The second ODI between South Africa and Australia turned out to be a one-sided affair. Australia won the match in Bloemfontein by 123 runs and took a lead of 2-0 in the series. On a good batting surface, South African captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and elected to bowl first. The decision of the 33-year-old turned out to be nightmarish for South Africa right from the start. 

Travis Head smashed the South African bowlers for fun in the first few overs. The Southpaw raced away to 64(36) in no time, which included 9 fours and 3 sixes. The wicket of Head was more of a relief than a celebration for the home side. Mitchell Marsh was dismissed for a golden duck, which brought Marnus Labuschagne to the middle. What followed was more torture for South Africa. 

David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne shine for Australia

David Warner looked at his best and hit some very good cut shots. Warner took the aerial route often and did not let the bowlers settle. At the other end, Labuschagne played an aggressive knock by his method of gap-finding. The two batters felt at home and enjoyed batting in the middle. Both got to their hundred and took the game away from South Africa completely.  

Warner scored 106 runs in 93 balls and Labuschagne scored 120 runs in 99 balls. The scoring rate did not stop after the end of the two. Josh Inglis scored a fifty for himself and continued the acceleration. The 28-year-old scored 50 runs in 37 balls, which helped Australia to post a daunting total of 392 runs on the board.  

South Africa lost the mental battle due to the pressure of a huge run chase. South Africa started their chase on a good note. The openers scored 81 runs in 9 overs. The dismissal of Quinton De Kock marked the downfall of the South African innings. Bavuma tried his best but could not stay longer. Heinrich Klaasen too tried but failed. Adam Zampa shined with the ball for Australia, as he claimed 4 wickets.  

Here's how the fans reacted to the win of Australia -

Australia getting ready to win another World Cup 😭😭

— Anshu Chauhan (@chauhandwarrior) September 9, 2023

That was a huge target to chase. South Africa is not looking ok before the big event. Their bowling is not even shadow of what it used to be.

— Bharat RM (@bloggingpanda87) September 9, 2023

SA are such a finished team 😭😭

— Pratik (@fake_engineer7) September 9, 2023

Australia has been performing exceptionally well in cricket, just in time for the upcoming World Cup!

— Vipin Sharma (@VipinSharma1203) September 10, 2023

This Australian team is looking like 2003 Australia

Absolutely ruthless on a destruction mode

Jo tarayega mitti me mil jayega

— 🇷 🇦 🇭 🇺 🇱 𒆜ç𝒉ο𝒑𝒓𝐚𒆜 (@i_am_juari) September 9, 2023

GYA TATA BYE-BYE TO WORLD CUP

— Harsh (@Harshjindal22_) September 9, 2023

they are winning the world cup😭 jese hi world cup pas mai ata hai Aus ko hrana muskil hi nhi namumkin ho jata hai🤣

— ORI_FCB 🗣️ (@Orient1300) September 9, 2023

A one sided win for Australia

— Saumya Tripathi (@SanskariSaumyat) September 9, 2023

That's a huge win for Australia. #Warner magic once again

— Anupama Singh (@anupamaasingh) September 9, 2023

Australia ko harana kafi muskil ab

— I'm_Jawed (@ImJawed2) September 9, 2023