Kolkata: Another Sunday, calls for another exciting battle that ended with India’s victory with 302 runs. It defeated South Africa by 243 runs.
The former India captain, who turned 35 on the day of his record-equalling century, has scored more than 13,000 runs in the format. He reached the landmark in 277 ODI innings, which also include 70 half-centuries.
The city of joy, Kolkata, hosted India and South Africa for match number 37 of the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup.
An unbeaten Indian side took on a formidable South African side to grab the top spot. India won the toss and opts to bat first.
The Men in Blue must be oozing confidence after that thumping 301 runs victory against their Asian counterparts, Sri Lanka. Solid knocks from Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer set the stage for a massive target of 358 in Wankhede.
What a way to open his innings! Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, a full length ball and the batsman plays a beautiful cover drive on front foot going straight for a FOUR! After 8 overs, India are 72/1.
Rohit Sharma was in full swing as he hits back to back FOURs again off Marco Jansen, who hasn’t got the right line and length yet. A pull shot and a drive, both meeting the fence, how beautiful is that? Although there was a sigh of relief by Indian fans as Sharma was dropped by Shamsi on the fifth delivery. After four overs, India are 45/0