Ruturaj Gaikwad was concerned in a humorous incident forward of India’s first ODI towards South Africa that occurred in Johannesburg on Sunday. While transferring in the direction of the workforce bus, Gaikwad was nearly to enter the car earlier than its computerized gate closed proper in entrance of him. For a second, Gaikwad was left confused. The video of the incident went viral on social media sparking a meme fest. “KL Rahul has blocked Ruturaj Gaikwad entry in workforce bus after poor efficiency towards South Africa,” wrote a fan. “Bus driver after Ruturaj Gaikwad scores 5(10),” wrote one other fan.

Watch a few of the reactions right here –

KL Rahul has blocked Ruturaj Gaikwad entry in workforce bus after poor efficiency towards South Africa #AUSvsPAK #INDvsSA #RohitSharma #Rizwan #Bumrah #Rinku #Iyer #Aveshkhan #KLRahul #BabarAzam #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/rlKlUm8FLT

— Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991) December 17, 2023

Bus Driver after Ruturaj Gaikwad scores 5(10).pic.twitter.com/fplUBMOEdc

— Arun Singh (@ArunTuThikHoGya) December 17, 2023

Moye moye second with Ruturaj Gaikwad #RuturajGaikwad pic.twitter.com/TMXXIj3U0w

— _(@manojkryadav428) December 17, 2023

Meme obtained actual
Bus driver mistakenly closes the door when Ruturaj Gaikwad was about to enter. pic.twitter.com/y2KFfGtScb

— All About Cricket (@allaboutcric_) December 17, 2023

It is value noting that Gaikwad scored 5 runs off 10 balls towards South Africa within the first ODI. India went on to win the sport by 8 wickets.

Pace bowlers Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan arrange a convincing eight-wicket win for India within the first ODI on the Wanderers Stadium.

Left-armer Arshdeep took 5 for 37 and Avesh claimed 4 for 27 as South Africa crashed to 116 all out.

New cap Sai Sudharsan and Shreyas Iyer hit half-centuries as India wanted simply 16.4 overs to achieve the goal.

Indian captain KL Rahul mentioned he had anticipated India’s spinners to play a outstanding position on the identical pitch on which spin had prevailed in a T20I on Thursday.

“It was completely different to what we expected,” Rahul mentioned on the post-match presentation.

“There was a lot of help in the wicket and the boys bowled really well.”

Kuldeep Yadav was the one spinner used, taking the final wicket at a price of three runs in 2.3 overs.

South African captain Aiden Markram mentioned there had been extra assist for the seam bowlers than he anticipated when he received the toss and determined to bat.

“Credit to the Indian bowlers,” he mentioned. “There was a bit of lateral movement and we weren’t able to settle and build partnerships.”

(With AFP Inputs)