Brief by Short91 Newsdesk / 03:40pm on 05 Nov 2023,Sunday Sports
In a sensational World Cup encounter, India defeated South Africa by a massive 243 runs at Kolkata's Eden Gardens. Virat Kohli's brilliant century (101* off 121 balls) on his 35th birthday powered India to 326/5. Kohli's partnership with Shreyas Iyer (77) and a flying start by captain Rohit Sharma (40 off 24) set the stage. In response, Ravindra Jadeja's exceptional five-wicket haul helped India bundle out South Africa for 83 runs. The comprehensive victory showcased India's batting prowess and formidable bowling lineup, maintaining their unbeaten run in the tournament. With this win India holds the top spot with 16 points, leaving South Africa in second place with 12 points.
