Sunday turned out to be a memorable day for Group India as they thrashed South Africa to register a large 243-run victory of their ODI World Cup match. Opting to bat first, India posted a whopping complete of 326/5 in 50 overs as Virat Kohli celebrated his birthday in type, with a record-equaling forty ninth ODI ton. Later, South Africa have been bundled out for 83 with Ravindra Jadeja registering a five-wicket haul. After the match ended within the favour of the hosts, the complete Indian camp celebrated the joyous event in type.
In a video that has been shared on social media, the group was seen celebrating at their lodge, the place Kohli and Jadeja have been slicing truffles. The all-rounder playfully took some cake and tried to use it on Kohli’s face, however he appeared to have efficiently evaded the try.
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With this century, Kohli equaled legendary Sachin Tendulkar‘s report of most ODI tons. Speaking about his efficiency, the star Indian batter stated that it was very overwhelming for him equal his “hero’s” report.
“It was a giant recreation, most likely taking part in the hardest group within the match. There was a motivation to do properly. As a result of it occurred on my birthday, it turns into particular and the folks made it extra particular for me. I did get up with that pleasure that at present is not only one other recreation. Individuals from the surface take a look at the sport in a little bit of a special manner,” stated Kohli after the match.
“It’s all an excessive amount of for me to soak up now, to equal my hero’s report is one thing particular for me. He’s perfection with regards to batting. It is a very emotional second for me. I do know the place I come from, I do know the times I’ve watched him on TV. Simply to get that appreciation from him means rather a lot to me,” he added.
Speaking in regards to the match, set an imposing goal of 327 after Kohli’s 121-ball 101 not out, Shreyas Iyer‘s fluent 87-ball 77 and a few fireworks in direction of the top by Suryakumar Yadav and Jadeja, the Proteas crumbled like a pack of playing cards.
India captain Rohit Sharma additionally deserves particular point out for his 24-ball 40, placing South Africa on the again foot straightaway together with his attacking intent.
When the Proteas’ flip to bat got here, the pitch remained just about the identical however the Indian bowling was once more at a special degree altogether, operating by means of the aspect with the identical relentlessness and efficiency they’ve been doing by means of the match.
Group India will now be squaring off in opposition to Netherlands of their final group-stage match on November 12 in Bengaluru.
(With PTI Inputs)
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