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Cape Town - The Proteas clinched their three-match Test series 2-0 against India in Centurion on Wednesday.
READ: Ngidi-inspired Proteas steamroll India at Centurion
South Africa's series victory was thanks in no small measure to debutant Lungi Ngidi, who picked up six wickets in the second innings.
Ngidi ended with figures of 1/51 and 6/39 as the Proteas won the second Test by 135 runs at SuperSport Park, with the third Test starting on January 24 at the Wanderers.
21-year-old Ngidi's six wickets were the seventh best by a South African on debut - and the 27th best all-time.
Here is how Twitter reacted to the news of Ngidi's debut performance:
Congratulations South Africa on another wonderful performance.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 17, 2018
Lungi very impressive. Well tried , India.
Series win. Well done men
— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) January 17, 2018
Special performance from Lungi, well done bud ????#ProteasFire
At the end of the day, o my 6 wkts taken by the spinners?? good cricket wkt I'd say @OfficialCSA well bowled @NgidiLungi ????
— Henry Davids (@HenryDavids19) January 17, 2018
Superb debut for @NgidiLungi 2nd innings figures of 6/39 #ProteaFire #SAvsIND
— Paul Adams (@PaulAdams39) January 17, 2018
It doesn't get much better than that, 5er on Test match debut!! Massive congrats @NgidiLungi it's been a pleasure watching u become the superstar u are!! #titansfamily
— David Wiese (@David_Wiese) January 17, 2018
@NgidiLungi well done my man ???? #SAvsInd ????????
— Robin John Peterson (@robbie13flair) January 17, 2018
Lungi Ngidi take a bow son. The future is bright. #Ngidi #Makwetu
— Omphile Ramela (@o_ramela) January 17, 2018
I predicted a fifer from debutant @NgidiLungi and he has delivered in style ?????? #savind #FreedomSeries #proteafire pic.twitter.com/poY3gBQgMR
— Kass Naidoo (@KassNaidoo) January 17, 2018
No question @NgidiLungi a deserving man of the match but runs and time were critical on another difficul pitch. @ABdeVilliers17 @deanelgar and @faf1307 set up victory.
— Neil Manthorp (@NeilManthorp) January 17, 2018
SABC Analyst @TandoManana calling it... And Yes They Delivered! @NgidiLungi & @KagisoRabada25 heaping tons of pain vs @BCCI. A 135 run win #Ngidi 6/39 - #Rabada 3/47. #SABCNews pic.twitter.com/PR3chINMYh
— Thabiso Sithole (@ThabisoSithole) January 17, 2018
Great performance by the Proteas! @OfficialCSA @NgidiLungi https://t.co/f8EQqIjp86
— The Sharks (@TheSharksZA) January 17, 2018
Lots of talk about the “uncenturionlike” pitch, but what a performance by the boys to wrap up the series.The seamers were fantastic this morning as they’ve been throughout the Test. Congrats to @NgidiLungi on an outstanding debut #SAvIND #FreedomSeries
— Vincent Barnes (@VincentBarnes50) January 17, 2018
This is Protea Power at its best! https://t.co/Nr5zDQusX6
— RSADepMinofSport (@GertCOosthuizen) January 17, 2018
Lungisani Ngidi..... 6/39 on Test Debut!!!
— robertmarawa (@robertmarawa) January 17, 2018
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Take a bow CHAMP!!
Wow what a performance from @LungiNgidi shows you how much talent we have in the country. Go @OfficialProteas wrap up the series in style!
— CorneKrige (@CorneKrige6) January 17, 2018
6 wickets for Lungi Ngidi on his Test debut!! ???????????????? 2-0 and whitewash on the cards!!! #proteafire
— Daine Klate (@Klatey7) January 17, 2018
