England won their three-game one-day international series against South Africa with a game to spare, so fans turned their attention to something rather more amusing during the third game.
Yes, it didn’t escape people’s attention that the England squad includes players named Jake Ball and David Willey, while one of South Africa’s opening batsmen is called Quinton de Kock.
Rest assured the public did not miss it.
Watching the cricket at Lords. On the pitch we have players called De Kock, Willey and Ball. Commentators nightmare
— Dave Giles (@davejgiles) May 29, 2017
Willey and Ball bowling at De Kock ?? #ENGvsSA
— Scott Grindey (@sgrindey) May 29, 2017
Once-in-a-generation stuff, this – like the 2005 Ashes series, completely unmissable.
I'd urge you to tune into the cricket where you'll find Willey and Ball bowling to De Kock. #ENGvSA
— Jack Marshall (@JackMarshall__) May 29, 2017
This was of course the dream scenario…
de kock, c Ball. B Willey ? #EngvSA
— Robbie Coils (@robbiecoils) May 29, 2017
… and hey, they came close, didn’t they?
WICKET! Fantastic yorker @JakeBall to remove De Kock for 34.
SA 95-2 #ENGvSA
Live updates: https://t.co/ydZRMnJFJ3 pic.twitter.com/ZM7No1Tidx
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) May 29, 2017
But wait – this joke has further layers.
It's Willey and Ball vs De Kock. Where's Wood? #EngvSA
— NORTHWOOD TOWN CC (@NorthwoodTownCC) May 29, 2017
We’re almost certain this match is actually a Carry On film.
