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Team India put up yet another clinical performance as they outplayed South Africa by 243 runs in a 2023 World Cup contest `in Kolkata on Sunday.
Sunday was a special day for Virat Kohli, as he got to a record-equalling 49th ODI century on what was his 35th birthday. With 49 tons in the 50-over format, Kohli went level with the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who had finished his career with the same number of hundreds in ODIs.
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Kohli was involved in a 134-run stand with Shreyas Iyer (77) for the third wicket. That partnership played a pivotal part in the Men in Blue getting to 326/5 after having lost Rohit Sharma (40) and Shubman Gill (23).
In reply, South Africa lacked confidence as well as big partnerships, as they were bundled out for just 83 in 27.1 overs. Ravindra Jadeja was the pick of the Indian bowlers with figures of 5/33, while Mohammed Siraj (1/11), Mohammed Shami (2/18) and Kuldeep Yadav (2/7) also chipped in with wickets.
The win also helped India top the points table, with one game to go for the hosts in the round-robin stage.
India’s win over South Africa was what made headlines on social media on Sunday. Here’s how netizens reacted to the hosts’ victory:
Great win for Team India. Was a masterclass from #KingKohli on a challenging wicket. And the Indian bowlers are simply outstanding. Jadeja was almost unplayable and 8 in 8, 3 more to go. Come on Team India #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/f9doRo2obi
— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) November 5, 2023
the unbeatable streak of #TeamIndia continues, bagging another big win against South Africa! And how proud are we of our pacers? Last two matches it was Shami aur Aaj Jaddu ne apna Jaadu dikha diya ? WHAT A SPELL @imjadeja! #ODIWorldCup2023 #INDvsSA
— Suresh Raina?? (@ImRaina) November 5, 2023
What gives more pleasure, watching India bat or watching India bowl!
Wow!
Indian cricket take a bow! ????????
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) November 5, 2023
Sir Jadeja ?♂️
Team Bharat ?♂️ #IndvSA #CWC23
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 5, 2023
From the 'City of Joy' to spreading joy throughout the nation, well done #TeamIndia!#INDvSA pic.twitter.com/Jwk7aBAaDx
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 5, 2023
Blazing start by Rohit
Iconic VK ? & partnership with Iyer
Cameos from SKY and Jaddu
Pacers causing havoc again
Jaddu running through the opposition
Team India juggernaut rolls on.
Very well played boys just few more steps ?????? #INDvSA #CWC2023 pic.twitter.com/jhf1tvULFC
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) November 5, 2023
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