SA vs SL | Twitter abuzz as Kyle Verreynne's bold stance and daring strokeplay deliver a stunning century

ByDebayan Sinha,SportsCafe Editor

12/06/2024

A batter's stance can significantly influence their ability to execute shots effectively, and unconventional approaches can sometimes offer a strategic edge. South Africa’s Kyle Verreynne exemplified this by adopting a unique batting stance culminating in his splendid century at Gqeberha.

South Africa had a steady first day, driven by Ryan Rickelton’s century and Temba Bavuma’s gritty 78 of✃f 109 balls. However, the hosts lost wickets at regular intervals, with Lahiru Kumara claiming an impressive three-wicket haul. On the second day, Kyle Verreynne and Kagiso Rabada provided a vital partnership, adding 55 runs to take the scoreboard to 324/8 in 100 overs. Verreynne stood out with his remarkable half-century off 95 balls, gainingඣ attention for his unorthodox batting stance.

The highlight of the innings came when the 27-year-old reached his century in style by dispatching a short delivery from Asitha Fernando for a massive six. On the fifth ball of the 103rd over, Fernando bowled a short-of-a-length ball on the stumps. Verreynne, employing his unique stance, made room for himself and launched the ball over deep backward square. The perfectly timed shot soared over the boundary, bringing up his ton in spectacular fashion. As the ball cleared the ropes, he sprinted with arms wide open, savouring🐻 the moment. His century and unconventional approach garnered widespread praise on social media with Twitterverse talking about it.

ABD?

— Pandit Pranoob (@pranoob76889)

Yes!

Clutch Verreynne 🫡
— 🆁🅾🅻🅴🆇ᶜʳⁱᶜᵏᵉᵗᵍᵉᵉᵏ (@RoshanSriram123)

Great!

Rabada's Test average facing pace: 14.07

Rabada's Test average facing spin: 7.17
— Rodney Ulyate (@rodneyulyate)

LOL!

Sri Lanka chirping 😂 - their fast bowlers trying hard to be re🔯levant. Unfortunately they can kiss - Test Championship final goodbye
— Straight (@Straigh41977069)

Yeah!

KG Rabada Bat snapped during the game😵😵
— B THE BIG DOGG (@bthebigdogg)

They are all-out now!

SA 292/8
— kirthi vijayan (@VijayanKirthi)

Hahaha!

Red ball romantics could not have aske🌠d for a more ideal cricket day with nearly 15 hours of Test match cricket in the day..
— owais untoo (@owaisuntoo22)

He got some serious batting skills!