India vs South Africa: World Cup 2023 India win by 243 runs at Eden Gardens -

Kolkata: India vs South Africa

After winning the toss and electing to bat first and set a huge target of 327 runs for the opposition, Team India then launched an aggressive attack in the bowling department as well. They bowled out the Most dangerous batting line-up of the tournament, bowled out the Haryana team for just 83 runs and won the match by 243 runs.

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Virat Kohli’s Record-Breaking Century on His Birthday Secures Victory for India Against South Africa

In a thrilling ODI match that coincided with Virat Kohli’s birthday, the Indian cricket team emerged victorious against South Africa, with the skipper himself playing a pivotal role in the win. “Virat Kohli, who has mesmerized the cricketing world for more than a decade, attained an extraordinary milestone by crafting an unbeaten century of 101 runs. This century not only led India to a resounding victory but also enabled Kohli to equal the legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 ODI centuries.

South Africa, who have a formidable squad of star batters, paraded to the pavilion against India’s formidable bowling unit. Ravindra Jadeja took five wickets for 33 runs in nine overs on a spin-friendly pitch. Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav took two wickets each. Mohammed Siraj also took a wicket to give India an early breakthrough. For South Africa, none of the batsmen crossed the 15-run mark. This is a testament to India’s lethal bowling attack.

India vs South Africa: Semi-final count

India, who are at the top of the points table, will take on the fourth-placed team in the semi-finals. New Zealand are currently placed fourth and Pakistan will also have a chance to grab the fourth spot and try to make it to the semi-finals against India. New Zealand will take on Sri Lanka in their last match. Pakistan will take on England in their last match.

After winning the toss India elected to bat first, India put up strong batting against South African bowling attack and chased a big total. Rohit Sharma was dismissed for 40, while Shreyas Iyer (77) and Virat Kohli added centuries for the third wicket. Virat scored an unbeaten 101 to help India post a mammoth total of 326/5 in 50 overs. cricket fans were treated with amazing batting of Virat Kohli’s class and composure on the cricket field. Kohli, who completed 34 on this special day, scored a wonderful run that will be remembered for years.

India won the toss and selected to field first; the bowlers did a great job in restricting South Africa to a competing total. However, it was Kohli’s amazing batting which was the highlight of the match. His score of 101(110) included 10 boundaries and a six.

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Sachin Tendulkar posted on Instagram:

“Well played Virat.
It took me 365 days to go from 49 to 50 earlier this year. I hope you go from 49 to 50 and break my record in the next few days. Congratulations!!”