'A master of his craft'
Vernon Philander took the plaudits after a career-best effort gave South Africa the series lead in a low-scoring encounter at Newlands
@VDP_24 you little ripper.
— Allan Donald (@AllanDonald33) January 8, 2018
One of the most thrilling test matches I have played in.Loved every second of it.Well bowled the big @VDP_24 .
— Faf Du Plessis (@faf1307) January 9, 2018
People always have loads to say about @VDP_24 say what you like, the man is a master of his craft, end of. #pureclass
— Ashwell Prince (@ashyp_5) January 8, 2018
Ppl talking abt pace n bounce but this guy #philander not much pace but does the job for his team,that's what matters.Well done SA for the win N better luck team India in the next game m hoping a come back from boys #IndvsSA
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) January 8, 2018
What a great Test match to watch. Congrats to @faf1307 and his team on the win. Special mention to @VDP_24 congrats on your career best brother!! Well done boys @ABdeVilliers17 @deanelgar @amlahash @QuinnyDeKock69 @mornemorkel65 @DaleSteyn62
— David Wiese (@David_Wiese) January 8, 2018
India had a great chance, but needed atleast one of the top 4 to bat long. Philander was exceptional and despite not having Steyn it was too easy for SA. Hope India are able to regroup quickly and bounce back in the next test . #INDvSA
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 8, 2018
When India was set 208 to win, I thought they had a 70 % chance of winning. And that had a lot to do because of Virat's presence as batsman. So basically Philander bowled a match winning ball.#SAvIND
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) January 8, 2018
Top Skill @VDP_24 #INDvSA congratulations @OfficialCSA for winning the 1st test.. backing our boys @BCCI to do well in the next ones..
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) January 8, 2018
Not surprised watching India get beaten in SA, never thought much of any of them away from home. Techniques gone a begging! Playing at balls they don't need to. Stand a foot outside the crease and on off stump to Philander! Not quick enough Otherwise he'll dominate like he has
— Nick Compton (@thecompdog) January 8, 2018
Yes !!! Yes!!! Yes!!!! Well done Proteas!!!! Big victory #Proteafire
— Daine Klate (@Klatey7) January 8, 2018