Indomitable at home, India’s batsmen capitulated in the face of South Africa’s menacing pace attack and sensational fielding to suffer a 135-run drubbing in the second Test on Wednesday, ending a nine-series unbeaten run for Virat Kohli’s world No.1 side.

After the 72-run loss in the opening Test, the margin got bigger in Centurion as the visitors handed the home side a 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Rohit Sharma’s 47 was the lone noteworthy contribution in a chase of 287, which was a tall ask from the very beginning given the unpredictable bounce of the pitch.

The Indians folded for 151 in 50.2 overs, never really offering a fight.

Debutant Lungi Ngidi was the newest fast bowling nemesis that India discovered as he took six wickets for a mere 39 runs in 12.2 overs. He collected the man of the match award for his phenomenal debut show, which also included the prized wicket of Kohli in the second innings.

The reaction on social media was one of disappointment, predominantly directed at India’s batting.

Ngidi’s performance came in for a lot of praise...

But, as always, fans resorted to humour to ease the pain of defeat.

(Got hit by a plate of food, also got hit by muck on face)
(Come home, travellers!)

But, this. This sums it up.