The Indian team is in scorching form, securing the top spot in the points table and striking fear into their opponents. Their current performance is so outstanding that no one wants to face them.
This much-anticipated battle between the top two teams turned out to be a one-sided affair, with South Africa not even lasting 30 overs—it was a complete domination and annihilation.
Rohit Sharma set the stage, Shubman Gill fell to an exceptional delivery, and Virat Kohli continued his usual brilliance, even matching a record with his 49th century on his birthday. Shreyas Iyer played a patient innings before taking on the bowlers, and Ravindra Jadeja’s late surge propelled India to a total of 326, which always looked beyond par.
When South Africa began their innings, it became evident that the target was far from achievable. Jasprit Bumrah continued his exceptional form, Mohammed Siraj removed Quinton de Kock early, and Rohit Sharma introduced Ravindra Jadeja, who took wickets in quick succession. Mohammed Shami chipped in with two wickets, and Kuldeep Yadav wrapped up the tail. The Indian cricket team’s clinical performance is simply phenomenal.
Virat Kohli was declared player of the match for his tremendous century. Earlier, Rohit Sharma-led India won the toss and decided to bat first against Temba Bavuma’s South Africa in the 37th match of the ODI World Cup 2023 at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday. The Indians displayed excellent batting, allowing them to achieve a score higher than what’s typically expected on a slow surface. After winning the toss and choosing to bat at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday. Captain Rohit started aggressively, setting a blazing pace for India with his quick 40 off 24 balls. While he fell while attempting to hit Rabada, his initial contribution was vital.
Shubman Gill made a promising start but failed to convert it into a substantial innings, falling to a brilliant delivery from Maharaj. Kohli and Iyer, after a cautious start, began finding the boundaries consistently once they settled in.
Iyer, in particular, accelerated his scoring, maintaining the momentum. While Iyer was dismissed unexpectedly and Rahul fell cheaply, Kohli anchored the innings, keeping the scoreboard ticking.
