The Indian cricket team showcased dominance with an emphatic 243-run victory over South Africa at Eden Gardens. Virat Kohli's century, supported by Shreyas Iyer's solid innings, propelled India to 326-5. Ravindra Jadeja's remarkable bowling performance, claiming five wickets, dismantled South Africa for 83 runs. India's stellar performance reaffirms their prowess in the World Cup. The Highlights.
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00:03 In a spectacular display of cricket prowess,
00:09 the Indian cricket team marked Virat Kohli's 35th birthday
00:13 with a resounding 243-run victory over South Africa
00:17 at Eden Gardens.
00:18 Kohli, in stellar form, celebrated
00:20 with his second century of the World Cup,
00:23 an unbeaten 101 containing 10 fours.
00:26 His partnership with Shreyas Iyer,
00:29 who contributed a solid 77 runs with seven fours and two sixes,
00:33 anchored a significant third wicket stand of 134.
00:37 Electing to bat first after winning the toss,
00:39 India capitalized on wayward pace
00:41 bowling by Marco Janssen.
00:43 The batting fivers included a brisk start,
00:45 but Captain Rohit Sharma fell for a quick 40.
00:48 Despite a challenging delivery, dismissing
00:50 opener Shubhman Gill for 23, the team
00:52 reached 326 for five wickets on a slow Kolkata
00:55 wicket with late contributions from Ravindra Jadeja,
00:58 who hit 29 runs not out.
01:00 In response, South Africa's chase of 327
01:03 began poorly, losing half of their side for a mere 40
01:06 runs within 14 overs.
01:09 Jadeja, the standout bowler, claimed five wickets,
01:12 giving just 33 runs, dismantling the Proteas
01:15 alongside Mohamed Shami, 2 for 18,
01:18 and the team was dismissed for 83 in just 27.1 overs.
01:23 Jadeja's impactful performance included shattering
01:26 the stumps of three batsmen.
01:28 Kohli's century not only marked a personal milestone,
01:31 but also led India to their eighth successive victory,
01:34 setting a commanding tone in the World Cup.
01:36 The match, considered a dress rehearsal
01:39 for the potential title clash later in the tournament,
01:42 highlighted India's dominance and solidified their standing
01:46 as a formidable contender.
01:47 The team's cohesive performance, blending batting brilliance
01:50 with bowling excellence, further strengthens their position
01:54 as they head into the semifinals.
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