India's Ravindra Jadeja finished with fifer (5/33) while Virat Kohli (101*) equalled Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI centuries at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
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Hello and welcome to our live blog!
We have a mouth-watering clash at the World Cup today as table-toppers India take on South Africa who sit directly below them with six wins out of seven.
India will be keen to extend their unbeaten run with another dominant performance but they'll be expecting a stern test from the Proteas who have been rampant themselves so far at the tournament.
Don't forget it's Virat Kohli's 35th Birthday today!
The wishes have been pouring in for the 'King'
Toss: India win the toss, opt to bat!
India go in with the same Playing XI as Rohit Sharma says he doesn't need to tinker with a winning combination
We will bat first. Looks like a good pitch, it wasn't to do with the pitch, we wanted to challenge ourselves. It'll be a good game, two teams who have played consistent cricket and have topped the table, will be nice to win and go on top. I love to play over here, not just me, the entire team looks forward to play at this historic ground. We're playing the same team, don't think we need to change anything with the way we've been playing.Rohit Sharma (India Captain)
There's one change for South Africa as Shamsi comes in to replace Coetzee
We would have batted first, but now we need to chase, which will be a nice challenge. We know that;s one area where we need to gain more confidence, we'll have to bat with responsibility. We have been putting on good consistent performances and we'll look to improve going forward. One change - Shamsi comes in place of Gerald Coetzee.Temba Bavuma (South Africa Captain)
India vs South Africa: Playing XIs
India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Siraj.
South Africa (Playing XI): Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi.
Pitch Report and Conditions at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Ravi Shastri and Irfan Pathan reckon that it looks like a better surface when compared to the last game, that pitch had a lot more spots. It did turn a bit, but it got better under dew.
This pitch has a lot of spots at one end, not a lot from the other end. It does look slow, there will not be a lot of bounce, the batters need to adjust to this surface. It has got a nice tan and there is some grass on the surface. Both teams have got their bases covered. A bat-first track.
Other news from World Cup 2023
Time stands still for zealous Zaman
Roshan Thyagarajan says, "Even the lull of Bengaluru’s nagging powder rain, which forced a couple of stoppages, couldn’t detract those at the venue from marvelling at what Fakhar Zaman’s unbeaten, 81-ball 126 and Pakistan achieved when everyone had written them off after New Zealand’s blitzkrieg. - Read his full story here.
Wasim Akram criticises Hasan Raza for accusing Indian bowlers of using 'different and suspicious' balls in World Cup
Akram, lashed out at the remarks, saying that such comments could make them humiliated. - Here's what he said.
Pacers' stellar show has overshadowed Jadeja's exceptional performance, says Rahul Dravid
The Team India coach also seemed happy that Suryakumar Yadav is showing a different side to his batting with a gritty 49 on a tough track against England. - Here's what he said.
After triumph over Sri Lanka, Indian captain Rohit Sharma gifts his shoes to fan
Following the post-match ceremony, Rohit Sharma not only posed for selfies with several fans but also made a touching gesture by presenting his shoes to a young admirer among the crowd. - Read the full story here.
Will the birthday boy get to a record-equalling 49th ODI century today?
India's Virat Kohli at a warm up session ahead of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match between India and South Africa, at Eden Gardens, in Kolkata.
Kohli is looking to match Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI centuries. He fell short by just 12 runs in the last game against Sri Lanka.
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All set for the start!
We're done with the national anthems as Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill walk out to open the batting for India. They'll be looking for a quick start after opting to bat first here at the Eden Gardens.
Lungi Ngidi has the new ball in hand to open the attack for South Africa.
Over 1: India 5/0
0.6 - 1 run, streaky from Rohit as he goes hard on the drive but gets a thick edge that flies over backward point but lands short of the fielder at third man.
0.5 - No run, full onto the stumps and Rohit defends.
0.4 - FOUR! This time Rohit connects beautifully as Ngidi goes full and Rohit lifts it over extra cover with an inside-out lofted drive.
0.3 - No run, beaten! Rohit looks to drive but it nips in sharply and hits him high on the pads. It's sliding down leg so they don't review.
0.2 - No run, length delivery outside off and Rohit shoulders arms.
0.1 - No run, full from Ngidi and Rohit defends towards cover.
Over 2: India 22/0
1.6 - No run, full outside off and Gill shoulders arms. 17 runs come off the over.
1.5 - FOUR! Superb again from Gill as he flicks the full delivery through the on-side this time to pierce the gap at midwicket.
1.4 - No run, back of length outside off and Gill leaves for the keeper.
1.4 - Wide! Jansen is struggling to find his line as he pitches it down leg.
1.3 - FOUR! Excellent timing from Gill as he drives the full delivery through the gap at cover.
1.2 - No run, full onto the stumps now as Gill defends.
1.2 - Wide! Now Jansen fires it well outside off and the man at slip does well to cut it off.
1.2 - Five Wides! Wild from Jansen as he fires it through the gap between the keeper and leg-slip.
1.2 - Wide! Jansen pitches it down leg.
1.1 - 1 run, excellent start from Jansen as Rohit looks to defend and gets a thick edge again that escapes to third man.
Marco Jansen, left-arm fast, will take the other new ball.
Scenes from the national anthems at the Eden Gardens
India players line up during the national anthems before the match at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
South Africa players line up during the national anthems before the match at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
India players line up during the national anthems before the match at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Over 3: India 35/0
2.6 - FOUR! Excellent use of the wrists as Gill flicks the full delivery through midwicket.
2.5 - No run, back of length to Gill who defends towards midwicket.
2.4 - 1 run, slower delivery down leg and Rohit glances it towards fine leg.
2.3 - FOUR! Beautiful from Rohit as he drives the full delivery through the gap at extra cover.
2.2 - FOUR! Width on offer and Rohit slices it powerfully through the gap at point.
2.1 - No run, full onto the stumps from Ngidi and Rohit defends.
Over 4: India 45/0
3.6 - No run, short into Gill who hops as he defends.
3.5 - 1 run, Almost! Rohit slashes at the wider delivery and gets a thick edge that flies towards third man where Shamsi dives forward but it lands just short.
3.4 - No run, full outside off and Rohit leans forward to defend.
3.3 - FOUR! Rohit doesn't time it too well but the ball flies off the inside-half through the gap at midwicket.
3.3 - Wide! Rohit slashes at the wide delivery outside off but doesn't connect.
3.2 - FOUR! Back of length again and this time Rohit pulls it high over square leg but it lands just inside the ropes.
3.1 - No run, back of length from Jansen and Rohit defends.
Over 5: India 61/0
4.6 - No run, beaten! A good slow delivery from Ngidi that beats the edge and bounces to the keeper. 16 runs come off the over.
4.5 - SIX! Length delivery onto the pads and Rohit pulls it hard to send the ball flying over square leg for a flat six. That's Rohit's favourite zone.
4.4 - No run, full onto the stumps now as Rohit defends.
4.3 - SIX! Too full down leg and Rohit launches it high over square leg with a perfectly timed flick. That brings up the 50 for India.
4.2 - FOUR! Full toss from Ngidi as he goes for the slower ball and Rohit just flicks it over the fielder at midwicket.
4.1 - No run, back of length from Ngidi and Rohit defends.
The 'Hitman' is hard at work at the Eden Gardens!
India's Rohit Sharma in action at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
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Over 6: India 62/1
5.6 - No run, length delivery outside off and Kohli shoulders arms. Excellent start from Rabada as 1 run and a wicket come off his first over.
Virat Kohli, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
5.5 - WICKET! Rohit c Bavuma b Rabada 40 (24)
Rohit slaps it hard and low towards mid-off but picks out the fielder as his counterpart Bavuma makes no mistake, taking a sharp catch. The Indian captain got off to a lethal start but the bowling change does the trick for the Proteas.
5.4 - No run, length delivery outside off and Rohit leaves.
5.3 - 1 run, Gill misses again with the flick as it deflects off the pads for a leg bye.
5.2 - No run, Gill looks to flick but gets hit high on the pads.
5.1 - No run, length delivery from Rabada and Gill defends.
Early bowling change as Kagiso Rabada, right-arm fast, comes into the attack.
Over 7: India 68/1
6.6 - No run, Gill drives hard towards cover but finds the fielder.
6.5 - No run, full outside off and Gill defends towards mid-on.
6.4 - SIX! Gill cuts loose now as he charges out and hammers the length delivery high over long-on for a maximum.
6.3 - No run, back of length into Gill who defends.
6.2 - No run, short outside off and again Gill leaves.
6.1 - No run, slower length delivery from Jansen and Gill shoulders arms.
Change of ends for Marco Jansen [2.0-0-27-0] who comes back into the attack.
Over 8: India 72/1
7.6 - No run, beaten! Again Rabada beats the edge as Kohli is sucked in to defend but can't connect.
7.5 - No run, back of length again and Kohli chops it back into the pitch.
7.4 - No run, beaten! Excellent response from Rabada as he shortens the length and Kohli plays late but is beaten.
7.3 - FOUR! Perfectly timed this time as Kohli gets off the mark with a glorious cover drive.
7.2 - No run, beaten! Kohli goes for the drive but sees it fly past the outside edge.
7.1 - No run, length delivery from Rabada and Kohli dabs it towards point.
Rohit Sharma looks on after smashing it hard straight towards his South African counterpart
South Africa's Temba Bavuma takes the catch to dismiss India's Rohit Sharma off the bowling of Kagiso Rabada at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
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Over 9: India 82/1
8.6 - 1 run, Kohli tucks it off the hips to fine leg to retain strike.
8.5 - FOUR! Full onto the pads and Kohli flicks it over midwicket to find the gap in the deep.
8.4 - No run, short into Kohli who defends to cover.
8.3 - 1 run, Gill now taps it to mid-on and pushes for a quick single.
8.2 - FOUR! Banged short by Jansen and Gill pulls it over midwicket to find the gap.
8.1 - No run, full outside off from Jansen and Gill defends towards cover.
Over 10: India 91/1
9.6 - No run, full onto the stumps and Gill pushes it back to Rabada.
9.5 - No run, length delivery from Rabada and Gill defends to cover.
9.4 - 1 run, Kohli dabs to third man to rotate strike.
9.3 - FOUR! This is beautiful batting from Kohli as he brings out an excellent on-drive this time to send it racing past Rabada.
9.2 - FOUR! Full outside off and Kohli drives it uppishly through the gap at extra cover.
9.1 - No run, back of length from Rabada and Kohli taps it to cover.
Over 11: India 94/2
10.6 - 1 run, tossed up again and Iyer drives through cover to get off the mark.
10.5 - No run, another loopy delivery and Iyer pushes it back to Maharaj.
10.4 - No run, tossed up to Iyer who defends.
Shreyas Iyer, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
10.3 - WICKET! Shubman Gill b Maharaj 23 (24)
What an excellent delivery from Maharaj! He lures Gill forward and then beats the edge with some sharp turn as the ball goes on to hit the top of the stumps. This is a good comeback from South Africa as they get rid of both openers.
10.3 - Wide! Maharaj slides it down leg.
10.2 - No run, tossed up again as Gill defends.
10.1 - 1 run, tossed up by Maharaj and Kohli drives through cover.
Time for some spin now as Keshav Maharaj, Left arm orthodox, comes into the attack.
Over 12: India 96/2
11.6 - No run, this time Iyer picks out the man at point.
11.5 - 2 runs, Iyer drives towards cover where a misfield lets them come back for two.
11.4 - No run, length delivery that just nips in from Rabada and Iyer does well to block it out.
11.3 - No run, full onto the stumps and Iyer drives to mid-on.
11.2 - No run, shorter from Rabada and Iyer defends.
11.1 - No run, full from Rabada and Iyer covers the stumps and leaves for the keeper.
Over 13: India 99/2
12.6 - No run, Iyer gets on the back foot and defends.
12.5 - 1 run, Kohli drives to long-on to rotate strike.
12.4 - No run, full onto the pads again as Kohli defends.
12.3 - No run, full onto the pads by Maharaj and Kohli flicks to midwicket.
12.2 - 1 run, back of length to Iyer who punches past cover.
12.1 - 1 run, Kohli looks to flick as Maharaj tosses it up but gets a big leading edge towards cover.
Over 14: India 103/2
13.6 - 1 run, short outside off and Iyer guides it to third man.
13.5 - No run, another sharp bouncer and Iyer defends.
13.4 - 1 run, rising short delivery to Kohli who dabs to third man.
13.3 - 1 run, Iyer pulls the short delivery but picks out deep square leg.
13.2 - No run, back of length to Iyer who defends.
13.1 - 1 run, short from Rabada and Kohli dabs to third man to bring up 100 for India.
Over 15: India 105/2
14.6 - No run, Iyer leans forward and blocks the loopy delivery.
14.5 - 1 run, Kohli goes deep in the crease and punches to long-on.
14.4 - 1 run, short outside off and Iyer reaches out to slap it to deep cover.
14.3 - No run, Iyer can't find the gap in the off-side.
14.2 - No run, slower this time as Iyer pushes towards cover.
14.1 - No run, tossed up by Maharaj and Iyer defends to the on-side.
Over 16: India 107/2
15.6 - No run, Kohli drives it towards cover as the umpires call for drinks.
15.5 - No run, short outside off and Kohli dabs to point.
15.4 - 1 run, Iyer swings hard but it's the slower delivery as he gets a thick inside edge to midwicket.
15.3 - No run, length deliver to Iyer who chops it to cover.
15.2 - 1 run, fuller this time and Kohli drives to deep cover.
15.1 - No run, length delivery outside off and Kohli leaves for the keeper.
Lungi Ngidi [3.0-0-34-0] comes back into the attack.
Over 17: India 111/2
16.6 - No run, Iyer drives straight towards point.
16.5 - No run, Iyer pushes to point and wants a single but Kohli rightly sends him back.
16.4 - 1 run, Kohli flicks it to long-on for an easy single.
16.3 - 1 run, Maharaj tosses it up to Iyer who drives past cover.
16.2 - 1 run, onto the pads of Kohli who flicks past square leg.
16.1 - 1 run, slower from Maharaj and Iyer cuts it past point.
Over 18: India 118/2
17.6 - 1 run, slower delivery and Kohli punches to deep cover to retain strike.
17.5 - No run, full outside off again and Kohli finds the man with the drive.
17.4 - No run, full outside off and Kohli drives straight to cover.
17.3 - FOUR! Width on offer and Kohli slashes but only gets it off the bottom-edge as it escapes to third man.
17.2 - No run, beaten! Slower outside off and Kohli looks to drive but misses.
17.1 - 2 runs, short from Ngidi and Kohli slaps it through the gap at cover.
Over 19: India 121/2
18.6 - No run, Iyer drives it straight back to Maharaj.
18.5 - No run, tossed up to Iyer who gets a big outside edge as the ball spins.
18.4 - 1 run, Kohli leans forward and drives past cover.
18.3 - 1 run, onto the back foot now as Iyer punches to cover.
18.2 - No run, Iyer leans forward and defends.
18.1 - 1 run, tossed up by Maharaj and Kohli looks to flick but gets a big leading edge to cover.
Over 20: India 124/2
19.6 - No run, Iyer flicks to midwicket as Shamsi starts with an impressive first over.
19.5 - No run, almost! Big leading edge from Iyer that loops back towards Shamsi but lands safe.
19.4 - No run, flatter this time and Iyer flicks to midwicket.
19.3 - No run, tossed up to Iyer who pushes it back to Shamsi.
19.3 - Wide! Fired down leg again and de Kock hurts his finger when stopping that but is okay to continue.
19.2 - 1 run, Kohli backs away and glances to fine leg.
19.1 - No run, tossed up to Kohli who flicks to midwicket.
19.1 - Wide! Shamsi slips it down leg.
Spin from both ends now as Tabraiz Shamsi, left-arm chinaman, comes into the attack.
Over 21: India 127/2
20.6 - 1 run, Kohli leans forward and flicks to long-on.
20.5 - 1 run, Iyer drives it towards long-off.
20.4 - 1 run, Kohli backs away and cuts it to deep cover.
20.3 - No run, tossed up by Maharaj and Kohli edges it onto the pads.
20.2 - No run, shorter from Maharaj as Kohli defends.
20.1 - No run, Review for caught behind! Kohli looks to defend but Maharaj gets some sharp turn as the ball beats the edge. de Kock and Maharaj think there's an edge and push for the review. However, Ultraedge shows that the sound was that of the bat hitting the pad with no contact with the ball. South Africa lose one review early.
Over 22: India 133/2
21.6 - No run, tossed up outside off and Kohli drives it straight to cover.
21.5 - No run, Kohli taps it to cover where the fielder comes racing in.
21.4 - 1 run, Iyer pushes it towards mid-on for a quick single.
21.3 - FOUR! Iyer just steps across the stumps and paddles the ball past the keeper to fine leg.
21.2 - 1 run, tossed up this time as Kohli flicks past square leg.
21.1 - No run, flatter from Shamsi and Kohli flicks to midwicket.
Over 23: India 134/2
22.6 - No run, another excellent over from Maharaj as just the one run comes off it.
22.5 - No run, tossed up to Kohli who defends.
22.4 - No run, Kohli gets on the back foot and punches to cover.
22.3 - No run, Kohli leans forward to defend.
22.2 - 1 run, Iyer drives through cover to rotate strike.
22.1 - No run, good turn from Maharaj as he draws an outside edge from Iyer.
Over 24: India 141/2
23.6 - FOUR! Tossed up outside off and Iyer launches it high towards long-off where it bounces just inside the ropes.
23.5 - 1 run, Kohli flicks it towards square leg to rotate strike.
23.5 - Wide! Shamsi fires it down leg.
23.4 - No run, Kohli flicks through midwicket but can't find the gap.
23.3 - No run, tossed up outside off and Kohli drives hard but straight to mid-off.
23.2 - 1 run, Iyer reaches out and drives to deep cover.
23.1 - No run, beaten! Sharp turn from Shami and it stays low as well to beat the edge of Iyer.
Over 25: India 143/2
24.6 - No run, tossed up to Kohli who defends.
24.5 - 1 run, Iyer steps forward and a misfield at point lets them bring up the 50-run partnership.
24.4 - No run, Iyer pushes it straight to point.
24.3 - No run, beaten! Some sharp turn again as it whizzes past the outside edge.
24.2 - No run, Iyer drives but finds mid-off.
24.1 - 1 run, Kohli leans forward and drives the loopy delivery from Maharaj to long-on.
Over 26: India 151/2
25.6 - 2 runs, Kohli whips it to deep fine leg to bring up the 150 for India.
25.5 - No run, tossed up outside off and Kohli gets a thick inside edge to the on-side.
25.5 - Wide! Shamsi sprays it down leg.
25.4 - 1 run, Iyer tucks if off the pads to fine leg.
25.3 - 1 run, tossed up by Shamsi and Kohli flicks to midwicket.
25.2 - 2 runs, Kohli pulls it hard to deep midwicket where the fielder does well to cut off the boundary.
25.1 - 1 run, Iyer steps across and flicks the full delivery from Shamsi to midwicket.
Over 27: India 153/2
26.6 - 1 run, Kohli tucks to square leg to move on to 48*.
26.5 - No run, beaten! Kohli misses with the flick as it hits him on the pads but it's sliding down leg.
26.4 - No run, Kohli leans forward and defends.
26.3 - No run, Kohli punches towards cover but it's well cut off by Bavuma.
26.2 - No run, Kohli gets on the back foot to defend.
26.1 - 1 run, Iyer looks to flick but gets a big leading edge past point.
Maharaj into his ninth over now.
Over 28: India 163/2
27.6 - 1 run, Iyer flicks to deep midwicket to retain strike.
27.5 - 2 runs, Iyer flicks to deep square leg and the fielder hits the stumps with the throw as they grab an extra from the overthrow.
27.4 - No run, Iyer leans forward and defends.
27.3 - SIX! Iyer skips down the track and gets under the ball to launch it high over Shamsi's head.
27.2 - No run, sharp turn from Shamsi as Iyer defends.
27.1 - 1 run, Kohli waits back to Shamsi and tucks towards square leg.
Over 29: India 170/2 - FIFTY up for Kohli! 50* (67)
Maharaj signs off with excellent figures of 1/30.
28.6 - 1 run, Iyer drives to long-off to retain strike.
28.5 - 1 run, Kohli drives through cover for an easy single.
28.4 - 2 runs, Kohli backs away and cuts it hard through cover.
28.3 - 1 run, Iyer flicks to deep square leg to rotate strike.
28.2 - 1 run, FIFTY up for Kohli! 50* (67)
The Birthday Boy drives to long-off to bring up his half-century. Will it be today that he matches the great Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI tons?
28.1 - 1 run, tossed up down leg and Shreyas flicks to midwicket.
Maharaj to bowl out here.
Over 30: India 179/2
29.6 - 1 run, Iyer gets onto the back foot and flicks through square leg.
29.5 - No run, tossed up full by Shamsi and Iyer pushes it back to the bowler.
29.4 - 1 run, Kohli goes onto the back foot and punches to deep square leg.
29.3 - 1 run, Iyer drives to long-on to rotate strike.
29.2 - 2 runs, full this time and Iyer lifts it back over Shamsi's head. Jansen comes running across from long-on and does really well to prevent the boundary.
29.1 - FOUR! A tad short from Shamsi and Iyer pulls it over square leg to find the gap.
Over 31: India 189/2 - FIFTY up for Shreyas! 51* (64)
30.6 - FOUR! Superb from Iyer as Jansen bangs it short but sees it pulled through the gap at midwicket. That brings up the 100-run partnership between the two batters.
30.5 - No run, full onto the stumps and Iyer defends.
30.5 - Wide! Jansen sprays it down leg again.
30.5 - Wide! Jansen bangs it short but it slips down leg.
30.4 - FOUR! Too from Jansen and Iyer slices the slower delivery through the gap at cover.
30.3 - No run, back of length from Jansen and Iyer tucks to midwicket.
30.2 - FOUR! FIFTY up for Shreyas! 51* (64)
Full outside off and Iyer lofts it high over long-off to bring up his own half-century. He's looked in good touch out there in the middle.
30.1 - No run, slower delivery from Jansen as Iyer defends to cover.
Back to some pace now as Marco Jansen [4.0-0-43-0] is back into the attack.
Over 32: India 196/2
31.6 - No run, Kohli can't find the gap at midwicket as the umpires call for drinks.
31.5 - No run, flatter onto the stumps and Kohli defends back to Markram.
31.4 - No run, tossed up to Kohli who taps it to square leg.
31.3 - 1 run, shorter from Markram and Iyer punches to long-on.
31.3 - Wide! Markram sprays it down leg.
31.2 - No run, Iyer clips towards midwicket but it's well cut off.
31.1 - 1 run, tossed up by Markram and Kohli flicks to midwicket.
Another spinner introduced now as Aiden Markram, right-arm off break, comes into the attack.
An excellent 100-plus partnership between these two keep India on track for a huge total!
India's batter Virat Kohli celebrates his fifty runs during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match between India and South Africa, at Eden Gardens, in Kolkata.
India's Shreyas Iyer in action en route to his fifty at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Over 33: India 199/2
32.6 - 1 run, full outside off and Iyer reaches out to guide towards third man.
32.5 - No run, Iyer drives hard but picks out the man at cover.
32.4 - No run, short into Iyer who hops in the crease to defend.
32.3 - No run, length delivery to Iyer who defends.
32.2 - 1 run, Kohli punches the back of length delivery to deep cover.
32.1 - 1 run, short outside off from Jansen and Iyer slashes it uppishly to third man.
Over 34: India 213/2
33.6 - SIX! Iyer now opens his stance and swings hard to send the shorter delivery flying into the stands over midwicket.
33.5 - 1 run, Kohli gets on the back foot and punches to long-on.
33.4 - FOUR! Kohli clears his front foot and pulls it over square leg.
33.3 - 1 run, Iyer flicks to long-on to rotate strike.
33.2 - 2 runs, Iyer slogs towards deep midwicket and it's great work by Klaasen as he charges across and dives full length to cut off the boundary.
33.1 - 1 run, Kohli charges out to Markram and flicks it towards square leg to bring up 200 for India.
Over 35: India 219/2
34.6 - No run, slower delivery from Ngidi and Iyer mistimes the slog.
34.5 - 1 run, width on offer and Kohli slaps it to deep cover.
34.4 - No run, slower delivery from Ngidi and Kohli flicks to midwicket where it's well cut off.
34.3 - No run, Kohli charges out again but is beaten as he swings hard.
34.3 - Wide! Ngidi fires it well outside off.
34.2 - No run, beaten! Smart bowling from Ngidi as he sends it a slower delivery to Kohli who can't connect.
34.1 - FOUR! Kohli charges down the track and whips it through midwicket to welcome Ngidi back.
Lungi Ngidi [5.0-0-43-0] is back into the attack.
Over 36: India 223/2
35.6 - No run, slower bouncer from Rabada and Kohli charges out but defends.
35.5 - 1 run, almost! Iyer pulls the short delivery towards long-on and Jansen comes charging in but it lands just short as he takes it on the bounce.
35.4 - 2 runs, excellent fielding from Jansen as Iyer looks to loft but only sends it high down the ground where it lands just inside the ropes. Jansen doesn't give up the chase though as he slides across and claws it in.
35.3 - No run, short to Iyer who blocks it out.
35.2 - 1 run, Kohli shuffles across and flicks to square leg and wants two but Iyer says no.
35.1 - No run, short from Rabada and Kohli dabs it to point.
New bowlers from both ends as Kagiso Rabada [5.0-1-19-1] comes back into the attack.
Over 37: India 227/3
36.6 - No run, back of length from Ngidi and Rahul defends.
KL Rahul, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
36.5 - WICKET! Shreyas Iyer c Markram b Ngidi 77 (87)
Iyer swings hard but it flies off the top-edge and travels high towards mid-on where Markram takes a good safe catch. Iyer was just looking to accelerate but just doesn't time it well this time.
36.4 - No run, wide yorker from Ngidi and Iyer chops it to point.
36.3 - No run, low full toss down leg and Iyer only flicks to midwicket.
36.2 - No run, short outside off and Iyer dabs it to point.
36.1 - FOUR! Short from Ngidi and Iyer pulls it superbly over midwicket for a one-bounce four.
Over 38: India 233/3
37.6 - 1 run, full outside off and Rahul punches it to deep cover.
37.5 - No run, Rahul looks to flick but gets a big leading edge to cover.
37.4 - No run, short outside off from Rabada and Rahul chops it back to the bowler.
37.3 - No run, length delivery to Rahul who defends.
37.2 - 1 run, Kohli dabs to third man for an easy single.
37.1 - FOUR! Full down leg from Rabada and Kohli glances it into the gap at fine leg.
Over 39: India 236/3
38.6 - No run, good yorker from Ngidi and Kohli gets an edge onto the boot.
38.5 - No run, full outside off and Kohli taps it towards cover.
38.4 - 1 run, slower full delivery and Rahul drives to deep cover.
Ngidi gets some strapping onto the ankle and is okay to continue.
38.3 - 1 run, Kohli drives it straight back and Ngidi gets a boot onto the ball to cut it off. Ngidi hurts himself in the process with the ball hitting him just on the ankle as the physio comes out.
38.2 - No run, slower delivery outside off and Kohli pushes it to cover.
38.1 - 1 run, Ngidi gets it to nip as Rahul gets a big inside edge to fine leg.
Over 40: India 239/3
39.6 - No run, length delivery and Kohli drives straight to cover.
39.5 - No run, Kohli taps it to point and wants a quick single but is rightly sent back.
39.4 - 1 run, back of length to Rahul who dabs to third man.
39.3 - 1 run, sharp yorker from Rabada as Kohli gets a big inside edge onto the boots again.
39.2 - 1 run, Rahul gets a thick edge onto the pads as they grab a quick single.
39.1 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps and Rahul skips as he blocks it out.
Over 41: India 243/3
40.6 - No run, tight length into Rahul who flicks to midwicket.
40.5 - No run, beaten! Jansen drags his length back and Rahul looks to punch but can't connect.
40.4 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Kohli flicks it through midwicket.
40.3 - 1 run, length delivery to Rahul who flicks to deep midwicket.
40.2 - 1 run, full to Kohli who slices it past point.
40.1 - 1 run, length delivery from Jansen and Rahul slices it uppishly to third man.
Marco Jansen [6.0-0-60-0] comes back into the attack.
Over 42: India 249/3
41.6 - No run, full outside off and Kohli gets an inside edge to midwicket.
41.6 - Wide! Again he slips it down leg.
41.5 - 1 run, short down leg and Rahul pulls it to deep fine leg.
41.4 - No run, tossed up full to Rahul who mistimes the shot.
41.3 - 1 run, shorter from Shamsi and Kohli pulls it over midwicket.
41.3 - Wide! This time Kohli let's it go down leg.
41.2 - No run, again Kohli goes for an identical shot and it's the same result as the ball hits his thigh.
41.1 - No run, Kohli opens his stance and heaves at the free-hit ball but can't connect as it hits him on the thigh.
41.1 - Wide! Shamsi gets some sharp turn but it spins down leg. He also oversteps as the siren goes for a no-ball and free-hit.
41.1 - Wide! Shamsi fires it down leg and Kohli is frustrated as he misses out with the heave.
Back to some spin now as Tabraiz Shamsi [6.0-0-43-0] is back into the attack.
Over 43: India 253/4
42.6 - FOUR! Width on offer and Suryakumar slices it over point to get off the mark.
42.5 - No run, Suryakumar drives it straight back to Jansen.
42.4 - No run, beaten! Suryakumar slashes at the short delivery but can't connect.
42.3 - No run, back of length this time as Suryakumar blocks.
42.2 - No run, full from Jansen and Suryakumar defends.
Suryakumar Yadav, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
42.1 - WICKET! Rahul c van der Dussen b Marco Jansen 8 (17)
What a catch by van der Dussen! Rahul heaves at the length delivery but only sends it high towards deep square leg where van der Dussen comes charging in and takes a good sliding catch.
Over 44: India 262/4
43.6 - FOUR! Excellent from Suryakumar as he sweeps through square leg this time to beat the man in the deep.
43.5 - 1 run, again Kohli gets on the back foot and flicks to deep square leg.
43.4 - 2 runs, Kohli goes deep in the crease and flicks it into the gap at square leg.
43.3 - 1 run, this time Suryakumar gets across and sweeps hard to fine leg.
43.2 - No run, almost! Tossed up outside off and Suryakumar almost chips it back to Shamsi but it lands short.
43.1 - 1 run, short from Shamsi and Kohli slaps it hard towards cover where the fielder does well to cut off the boundary.
Over 45: India 278/4
44.6 - FOUR! Slower short delivery outside off and Suryakumar slaps it over the man at extra cover.
44.5 - FOUR! Excellent from Suryakumar as he drives it straight past Kohli to find the gap.
44.4 - No run, Suryakumar goes for a paddle-scoop but Jansen fires it full outside off to beat the edge.
44.4 - 1 run, Kohli drives it straight and Jansen gets a boot to send it towards mid-on. The siren goes off as Jansen oversteps so it's a no-ball and free-hit.
44.3 - No run, Jansen responds with a yorker that Kohli jams out to mid-off.
44.2 - 2 runs, Kohli backs away and slices it past backward point for two.
44.1 - FOUR! Full from Jansen and Kohli just clips it through the gap at midwicket.
Over 46: India 285/5
45.6 - WICKET! Suryakumar Yadav c de Kock b Shamsi 22 (14)
Suryakumar goes for the reverse sweep but it's a slower delivery from Shamsi that hits him on the gloves. de Kock does brilliantly to come charging forward and take a good diving catch to grab it just before the ball could hit the surface.
45.5 - FOUR! Excellent from Suryakumar as he plays a late cut to send it past backward point.
45.4 - 1 run, Kohli leans forward and drives to long-off.
45.3 - 1 run, Suryakumar makes room and punches to deep cover.
45.2 - 1 run, Kohli swings hard but mistimes the shot to long-on to move onto 90*.
45.1 - No run, sharp turn from Shamsi as it hits Kohli on the pads.
Over 47: India 293/5
46.6 - No run, dipping yorker from Rabada and Kohli jams it out.
46.5 - FOUR! Superb from Kohli as he slaps the length delivery through the gap at cover to find the ropes. He moves on to 97* now.
46.4 - 1 run, Jadeja pulls the short delivery but doesn't time the shot as it lands safely at fine leg.
46.3 - 1 run, full to Kohli who flicks it to deep square leg.
46.2 - 1 run, Rabada fires it full down leg as it hits Jadeja on the pads for a leg bye.
46.1 - 1 run, Kohli taps it towards long-on and pushes for the single.
Kagiso Rabada [8.0-1-32-1] is back into the attack as Ravindra Jadeja, left handed bat, comes to the crease.
Over 48: India 300/5
47.6 - 1 run, Jadeja pulls it to long-on to bring up the 300 for India.
47.5 - 1 run, Kohli flicks it to square leg and gets to 99*.
47.4 - 1 run, Jadeja backs away and cuts it through cover.
47.3 - 1 run, Kohli tucks to square leg to move to 98*.
47.2 - 1 run, Jadeja slices it to deep cover.
47.1 - 2 runs, tossed up down leg by Shamsi and Jadeja sweeps to fine leg.
Over 49: India 309/5 - HUNDRED up for Kohli! 100* (119)
48.6 - No run, Rabada sends down an excellent yorker and Kohli jams it out.
48.5 - 1 run, full outside off and Jadeja pushes it towards cover.
48.4 - 2 runs, slower bouncer from Rabada and Jadeja hooks it thorugh midwicket.
48.3 - 1 run, HUNDRED up for Kohli! 100* (119)
Kohli brings up his 49th ODI century! Another one for the history books as Kohli matches Sachin Tendulkar's record for most ODI hundreds on his 35th birthday. How many more will 'The King' end up with?
48.2 - 1 run, Jadeja flicks it towards long-on and Kohli now takes strike!
48.1 - FOUR! Short from Rabada and Jadeja pulls it powerfully through midwicket.
Over 50: India 326/5
49.6 - 1 run, Kohli skips out and flicks but can't find the gap at midwicket.
49.5 - 1 run, full outside off and Jadeja smacks it hard but it's straight to long-on.
49.4 - FOUR! This is excellent from Jadeja as he reaches out and slashes it through extra cover to beat the diving fielders.
49.3 - FOUR! Full from Jansen and Jadeja drives it straight past Jansen to long-on.
Marco Jansen comes in to finish the over.
Ngidi cannot continue this time and leaves the field.
49.2 - SIX! Jadeja nails the slog-sweep to send it flying high into the stands over midwicket. Ngidi now goes down holding his hamstring.
49.2 - Wide! Ngidi fires it well outside off.
49.1 - No run, Jadeja charges out and swings but can't connect.
Lungi Ngidi [8.0-0-56-1] is back into the attack.
South Africa need 327 runs to win!
What a magical innings it has been from Virat Kohli as he equals the great Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI centuries. It wasn't an easy track to bat on but Kohli really showed his class against a good South African attack.
Rohit Sharma (40) provided a quick start and then a 134-run partnership between Kohli and Shreyas Iyer (77) laid a solid foundation for India.
Ravindra Jadeja (29* off 15 balls) and Suryakumar Yadav (22 off 14 balls) played quick-scoring cameos as India post a formidable total of 326/5 on what looks like a tricky surface to bat on.
Over to the excellent Indian bowling attack in 20 mins to defend this total.
Birthday Boy Virat Kohli says it's great to get a hundred in front of such a big crowd
It was a wicket that was tricky to bat on, we got a great start from Rohit and Shubman, my job was to keep it going on. The ball started gripping and turning, it slowed down and then my role was to bat deep. That was what was communicated to me by the team management, Shreyas played well and we got a few more runs towards the end. We had a lot of chats during the Asia Cup, we bat at 3 and 4, so this was the partnership that was needed to take the game forward. We don't have Hardik in the team, so we knew a wicket or two could cost us, we had to dig deep and take the match deep. I'm grateful to god for giving me the chance to play and contribute to the team's success. It's great to get a hundred on my birthday in front of this big crowd at this great venue. The pitch is on the slower side, we have a quality bowling line-up as well, but we'll have to work hard. Wickets will be the key, getting a couple early will put them under pressure with the way this pitch is behaving.Virat Kohli (101* off 121 balls)
India's Virat Kohli celebrates after reaching his 49th century, equalling Sachin Tendulkar's record of most number of ODI centuries at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
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All set for the run chase!
Temba Bavuma and Quinton de Kock walk out to open the innings for South Africa. They'll need to get off to a quick start in the first powerplay to chase down this total as the spinners will be tough to navigate in the middle overs.
Jasprit Bumrah has the new ball in hand to open the attack.
Over 1: South Africa 2/0
0.6 - 1 run, de Kock gets a thick outside edge that flies to third man as he gets off the mark.
0.5 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps and de Kock defends.
0.5 - Wide! Bumrah fires it well outside off as de Kock reaches out to cut but can't connect.
0.4 - No run, slow full toss outside off and de Kock looks to drive but is beaten.
0.3 - No run, full onto the stumps and de Kock looks to flick but pushes it back to Bumrah.
0.2 - No run, de Kock slices hard but picks out the man at cover.
0.1 - No run, length delivery angled across by Bumrah and de Kock defends.
Over 2: South Africa 7/1
1.6 - No run, shorter length this time as van der Dussen blocks.
1.5 - No run, length delivery from Siraj and van der Dussen defends.
Rassie van der Dussen, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
1.4 - WICKET! de Kock b Siraj 5 (10)
Siraj strikes in his first over! Back of length outside off from Siraj and de Kock chops it back onto the stumps! That's a big wicket for India as Siraj gets rid of the leading run-scorer in the tournament.
1.3 - FOUR! Full outside off and this time de Kock drives it past the diving man at mid-off.
1.2 - No run, fired full outside off and de Kock reaches out to cut but can't connect.
de Kock is okay to continue though.
1.1 - No run, full onto leg-stump from Siraj and de Kock gets a thick inside edge onto the pads and is in some pain. The Physio comes out to have a look at de Kock.
Mohammed Siraj, right-arm fast medium, will take the other new ball.
Over 3: South Africa 7/1
2.6 - No run, beaten! Excellent from Bumrah as it seams past the outside edge.
2.5 - No run, length delivery outside off and van der Dussen defends.
2.4 - No run, shorter this time from Bumrah and van der Dussen shoulders arms.
2.3 - No run, fuller from Bumrah and it moves away a little as van der Dussen gets a thick outside edge to point.
2.2 - No run, full onto the stumps and van der Dussen defends.
2.1 - 1 run, sharp inward movement from Bumrah as Bavuma gets a thick inside edge that bounces past the stumps.
Over 4: South Africa 12/1
3.6 - No run, full down leg and van der Dussen defends.
3.5 - No run, full from Siraj and van der Dussen drives to mid-on.
3.4 - 2 runs, back of length to van der Dussen who pulls it through midwicket.
3.3 - 1 run, Bavuma pushes to mid-on for a quick single.
3.2 - 2 runs, Siraj strays down leg and Bavuma tucks it past square leg.
3.1 - No run, full onto the stumps by Siraj and Bavuma defends.
Over 5: South Africa 17/1
4.6 - No run, length delivery from Bumrah and van der Dussen defends.
4.5 - 1 run, Bavuma taps it towards mid-off for a quick single.
4.4 - No run, short outside off and Bavuma leaves for the keeper.
4.3 - No run, short outside off now and Bavuma dabs to point.
4.2 - FOUR! Full onto the pads now from Bumrah and Bavuma flicks it through the gap at midwicket.
4.1 - No run, length delivery from Bumrah and Bavuma gets across to defend.
Over 6: South Africa 19/1
5.6 - 1 run, van der Dussen tucks it to midwicket to retain strike.
5.5 - No run, short outside off and van der Dussen taps it to point.
5.4 - No run, Siraj bangs it short and van der Dussen leaves for the keeper.
5.3 - No run, beaten! Sharp inward movement from Siraj as it hits van der Dussen on the pads but it's too high.
5.2 - No run, full outside off and van der Dussen drives to cover.
5.1 - 1 run, back of length from Siraj and Bavuma flicks to midwicket.
Over 7: India 21/1
6.6 - No run, back of length from Bumrah and van der Dussen defends.
6.5 - No run, Bumrah bangs it short and van der Dussen is quick to duck.
6.4 - 1 run, short outside off and Bavuma guides it to third man.
6.3 - 1 run, back of length this time as van der Dussen gets a thick edge to third man.
6.2 - No run, some extra bounce from Bumrah as van der Dussen defends.
6.1 - No run, full onto the stumps from Bumrah and van der Dussen drives to mid-on.
Over 8: South Africa 21/1
7.6 - No run, excellent maiden over from Siraj inside the powerplay. This is a superb start from the Indian pacers.
7.5 - No run, back of length again as Bavuma pushes to cover.
7.4 - No run, beaten! Again Bavuma misses the ball as he slashes at the back of length delivery but can't connect.
7.3 - No run, sharp bouncer from Siraj as Bavuma looks to pull but is beaten.
7.2 - No run, angled into the stumps and Bavuma pushes it back to Siraj.
7.1 - No run, full onto the stumps from Siraj and Bavuma defends.
Over 9: South Africa 27/2
8.6 - No run, van der Dussen drives to the man at cover.
8.5 - FOUR! Fired in quicker outside off and van der Dussen slices it past point.
8.4 - 1 run, Markram punches to long-on to get off the mark.
Aiden Markram, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
8.3 - WICKET! Bavuma b Jadeja 11 (19)
BOWLED HIM! Jadeja gets it to grip as the ball spins past the outside edge and hits the off-stump with Bavuma looking to defend. That's excellent from Jadeja as South Africa lose both openers.
8.2 - No run, slower to Bavuma who defends.
8.1 - 1 run, tossed up outside off and van der Dussen punches to cover.
Early switch to spin here as Ravindra Jadeja, Left arm orthodox, comes into the attack.
Over 10: South Africa 35/3
9.6 - No run, length delivery from Shami and Klaasen defends.
Heinrich Klaasen, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
9.5 - WICKET! Markram c Rahul b Shami 9 (6)
Shami strikes in his first over! Markram looks to drive but gets an outside edge that Rahul does well to collect just as the ball was dying in front of him. South Africa in a spot of bother now.
9.4 - No run, short and tight line to Markram who defends.
9.3 - FOUR! Unlucky for Shami as he draws a thick inside edge that bounces dangerously close to the stumps but escapes to fine leg.
9.2 - FOUR! Full onto the stumps and Markram drives it to mid-off where Siraj lets it slip right past under him.
9.1 - No run, length delivery from Shami and Markram defends.
New bowlers from both ends now as Mohammed Shami, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack.
Over 11: South Africa 36/3
10.6 - No run, tossed up down leg and Klaasen pushes it back to Jadeja.
10.5 - No run, quicker outside off as Klaasen dabs to point.
10.4 - No run, flatter onto the stumps and Klaasen defends.
10.3 - 1 run, full outside off and van der Dussen drives to long-off.
10.2 - No run, slower this time from Jadeja as it just beats the outside edge.
10.1 - No run, tossed up to van der Dussen who defends.
An excellent delivery from Jadeja to open his account!
India's Ravindra Jadeja celebrates with Virat Kohli after taking the wicket of South Africa's Temba Bavuma at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Image: REUTERS
Over 12: South Africa 37/3
11.6 - No run, another excellent over for India as Klaasen defends.
11.5 - No run, Klaasen dabs towards backward point but it's cut off.
11.4 - No run, back of length into the body and Klaasen defends.
11.3 - No run, full outside off and again Klaasen drives well but finds extra cover.
11.2 - No run, length delivery and Klaasen drives but finds the man at cover.
11.1 - 1 run, full from Shami and van der Dussen drives to sweeper cover.
Over 13: South Africa 40/4
12.6 - No run, Miller leans forward and defends.
David Miller, left handed bat, comes to the crease.
12.5 - WICKET! Klaasen lbw b Jadeja 1 (11)
Klaasen gets low to sweep but misses as the ball creeps under the bat and hits him on the pads. The umpire isn't convinced though but Jadeja pushes for the review. It's an excellent decision from India as 'three reds' come up on the screen and the decision is overturned. The dangerman Klaasen walks back on 1.
12.4 - 1 run, van der Dussen flicks to midwicket to rotate strike.
12.3 - No run, beaten! van der Dussen cuts hard but can't connect as Jadeja fires in a quicker delivery.
12.2 - 1 run, Klaasen cuts it to deep cover to get off the mark.
12.1 - 1 run, tossed up by Jadeja and van der Dussen flicks to midwicket.
Over 14: South Africa 42/5
13.6 - No run, yorker from Shami and Jansen digs it out.
13.5 - No run, back of length outside off and Jansen pushes to cover.
13.4 - 2 runs, full from Shami and Jansen clips it to fine leg to get off the mark.
13.3 - No run, back of length outside off and Jansen defends.
13.2 - No run, full from Shami and Jansen defends back to the bowler.
Marco Jansen, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
13.1 - WICKET! van der Dussen lbw b Shami 13 (32)
Another excellent review from India! Shami gets it to nip in and beat the inside edge as the ball hits van der Dussen on the back foot. The umpire isn't convinced but Shami and Rahul insist on a review. It's plumb in front of the wickets as van der Dussen then has to walk back.
Over 15: South Africa 52/5
14.6 - FOUR! Miller makes room and cuts it past point to find the gap as the umpires call for drinks.
14.5 - 2 runs, Miller flicks it past square leg for an easy two.
14.4 - No run, fired in quicker from Jadeja and Miller flicks to square leg.
14.3 - FOUR! Miller steps across and paddles the ball using the pace to send it past the keeper.
14.2 - No run, tossed up outside off and Miller flicks to midwicket.
14.1 - No run, fired in onto the stumps by Jadeja and Miller blocks it out.
Over 16: South Africa 59/5
15.6 - 2 runs, short again and Jansen punches it past point.
15.5 - 2 runs, Jansen guides it past backward point for an easy two.
15.5 - Wide! Shami bangs it short but it's well outside off.
15.4 - No run, length delivery this time as Jansen pushes to mid-off.
15.3 - No run, full from Shami and Jansen drives it back to the bowler.
15.2 - 1 run, Miller dabs it to third man to rotate strike.
15.1 - 1 run, short from Shami and Jansen tucks it to square leg.
Over 17: South Africa 64/6
16.6 - 1 run, Maharaj taps it to cover for a quick single.
16.5 - FOUR! Maharaj cuts hard to send it racing through cover as he gets off the mark with a boundary.
16.4 - No run, tossed up to Maharaj who defends.
Keshav Maharaj, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
16.3 - WICKET! Miller b Jadeja 11 (11)
Miller gets across and looks to paddle but Jadeja fires in a quicker delivery that rattles the stumps! Smart bowling from Jadeja as he picks up his third wicket of the night.
16.2 - No run, full onto the stumps and Miller flicks to midwicket.
16.1 - No run, appeals for caught behind as Miller looks to glance but misses and the umpire isn't convinced. Kohli says it hit the pads and is right as they don't review.
Over 18: South Africa 65/6
17.6 - 1 run, Maharaj pushes towards mid-off for a quick single.
17.5 - No run, Maharaj goes hard on the cut but again is beaten.
17.4 - No run, short outside off and Maharaj punches to cover.
17.3 - No run, Maharaj taps it back towards Kuldeep.
17.2 - No run, tossed up onto the pads and Maharaj defends.
17.1 - No run, length delivery from Kuldeep and Maharaj looks to cut but is beaten.
India's prime spinner is now handed the ball as Kuldeep Yadav, left-arm chinaman, comes into the attack.
Over 19: South Africa 68/7
18.6 - No run, appeals for LBW again as Jansen misses with the sweep but it's just outside off and Jadeja doesn't review.
18.5 - 1 run, Rabada drives uppishly towards mid-off to get off the mark.
Kagiso Rabada, left handed bat, comes to the crease.
18.4 - WICKET! Maharaj b Jadeja 7 (11)
Excellent from Jadeja! This is top-quality bowling from Jadeja as he tosses it onto leg-stump and the ball spins past the outside edge to rattle the off-stump. Maharaj beaten all ends up as South Africa lose their seventh wicket.
18.3 - 1 run, Jansen hacks it high over the wicket but it lands safely at mid-off.
18.2 - No run, appeals for LBW as Jansen looks to drive but the umpire isn't convinced.
18.1 - 1 run, short outside off from Jadeja and Maharaj taps it past point.
Over 20: South Africa 69/7
19.6 - No run, tossed up outside off and Jansen defends.
19.5 - 1 run, another thick edge that escapes slip and backward point does well to cut off the boundary.
19.4 - No run, slower from Kuldeep and Rabada gets a thick edge to backward point.
19.3 - No run, Rabada gets onto the back foot and defends.
19.2 - No run, Rabada leans forward and gets a thick edge to cover.
19.1 - No run, tossed up by Kuldeep and Rabada defends.
Over 21: South Africa 70/7
20.6 - 1 run, full down leg and Rabada tucks it to square leg.
20.5 - No run, Rabada gets onto the back foot to defend.
20.4 - No run, appeals for LBW as Jadeja hits Rabada on the pads but it's too high.
20.3 - No run, beaten! Excellent from Jadeja as it spins past the inside edge.
20.2 - No run, fired in quicker by Jadeja and Rabada gets an edge onto the pads.
20.1 - No run, Rabada gets a thick inside edge as he looks to drive against Jadeja.
Over 22: South Africa 70/7
21.6 - No run, Kuldeep ends with another sharp turner as Rabada pulls out of the shot. Maiden over from Kuldeep.
21.5 - No run, fuller this time as Rabada defends.
21.4 - No run, beaten! Slow and loopy from Kuldeep as it spins past the edge.
21.3 - No run, Rabada gets onto the back foot and punches to cover.
21.2 - No run, tossed up outside off and Rabada goes for the drive but is beaten.
21.1 - No run, tossed up by Kuldeep and Rabada defends.
Over 23: South Africa 70/7
22.6 - No run, back-to-back maidens for India as the spinners choke the Proteas.
22.5 - No run, Jansen pushes it back to Jadeja.
22.4 - No run, length delivery outside off and Jansen is beaten as he looks to drive.
22.3 - No run, Jadeja fires it onto the boots of Jansen who looks to flick but misses.
22.2 - No run, Jansen goes for the reverse drive but can't connect.
22.1 - No run, tossed up by Jadeja and Jansen defends.
Over 24: South Africa 74/7
23.6 - No run, beaten! Rabada looks to defend but gets hit on the pads.
23.5 - 1 run, Jansen tucks to deep midwicket.
23.4 - No run, Jansen gets a big leading edge back towards Kuldeep.
23.3 - 1 run, tossed up down leg and Rabada flicks it to long-on.
23.2 - 1 run, Jansen flicks it into the gap at midwicket.
23.1 - 1 run, Kuldeep lands it short and Rabada gets on the back foot to punch to long-off.
Over 25: South Africa 78/7
24.6 - FOUR! Full outside off and this time Jansen lofts it over mid-off to find the ropes.
24.5 - No run, Bumrah bangs it short again and Jansen ducks under it.
24.4 - No run, full outside off and Jansen pushes it towards mid-on.
24.3 - No run, length delivery from Bumrah and Jansen blocks.
24.2 - No run, back of length to Jansen who defends.
24.1 - No run, Bumrah starts with a sharp bouncer and Jansen ducks.
Time for some pace now as Jasprit Bumrah [4.0-0-10-0] is brought back into the attack.
Over 26: South Africa 79/8
25.6 - No ru, tossed up again and Ngidi blocks.
25.5 - No run, tossed up by Kuldeep and Ngidi defends.
Lungi Ngidi, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
25.4 - WICKET! Marco Jansen c Jadeja b Kuldeep Yadav 14 (30)
Kuldeep gets his first of the night! He tosses is up slow outside off and Jansen just chips it straight to Jadeja who takes an easy catch at cover. India are just two wickets away from victory now.
25.3 - 1 run, Rabada drives to long-off to rotate strike.
25.2 - No run, tossed up outside off and Rabada pushes it back to Kuldeep.
25.1 - No run, tossed up by Kuldeep and Rabada defends.
Over 27: South Africa 83/9 - FIFER for Jadeja! (5/33)
26.6 - No run, quicker delivery from Jadeja and Shamsi defends.
26.5 - No run, inside edge onto the pads as Shamsi looks to defend.
26.4 - FOUR! Shamsi heaves and sends it flying over midwicket to get off the mark.
26.3 - No run, flatter delivery from Jadeja and Shamsi defends.
Tabraiz Shamsi, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
26.2 - WICKET! Rabada c and b Jadeja 6 (26)
That's a fifer for Jadeja! Rabada looks to drive but sends it flat towards the bowler who shows great reflexes to take a sharp catch.
26.1 - No run, flatter form Jadeja and Rabada tucks to midwicket.
Change of ends for Ravindra Jadeja [8.0-1-29-4] who is back into the attack.
Over 27.1: South Africa 83/all-out
27.1 - WICKET! Ngidi b Kuldeep Yadav 0 (3)
BOWLED HIM! Kuldeep sends down a slower loopy delivery as Ngidi looks to flick but is beaten past the outside edge with the ball hitting the stumps. South Africa fold for just 83 runs.
India win by 243 runs!
A bowling masterclass from India led by Ravindra Jadeja (5/33) who becomes only the second Indian spinner to grab a World Cup fifer after Yuvraj Singh.
No batter was able to get off to a start on this pitch as Marco Jansen top scored for the Proteas with 14 runs.
Mohammed Siraj (1/11) opened the floodgates before Jadeja and Mohammed Shami (2/18) ripped through the South Africa top order.
Kuldeep Yadav (2/7) then came in to clean up the tail as India produced yet another dominant performance.
The wishes come pouring in for Team India!
A special message from the 'Master Blaster' for the Birthday boy!
Virat Kohli equalled Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record of 49 ODI centuries with his unbeaten ton against South Africa.
A hard-earned 'birthday gift' for Virat Kohli as he picks up the Player of the Match award!
It was a big game. Probably playing the toughest team in the tournament so far, there was motivation for doing well. People made it a bit more special on my birthday. I had a sense of it being something more. When the openers start in that fashion, you'd think it was a belter. Conditions change with the old ball. Message from the management was for me to bat deep, I was happy from that perspective. We knew we were above par when around 315. I enjoy playing cricket again which is more important now and that I'm able to contribute for the team all over again. Tendulkar's message is quite special. It's all too much to take in for now. It's a huge honour to equal my hero's record. He's perfection with the bat. It's an emotional moment. I know the days I come from, I know the days I have watched him on TV. To receive appreciation from him means a lot to me.Virat Kohli (101* off 121 balls)
India's Virat Kohli celebrates with Ravindra Jadeja after reaching his 49th century, equalling Sachin Tendulkar's record of most number of ODI centuries.
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Temba Bavuma says his players failed to adapt to the conditions
We know the challenge, know the narrative around us while chasing. Didn't do it any justice today. When we talk about it as a batting group, gotta be honest. The first ten overs with the ball made it a challenge. We did do quite well after that. Biggest challenge was taking wickets and India built big stands. The conditions are the biggest learning. Wicket played as we suspected it to play - expected it to deteriorate but we didn't adapt well. It will be up to us to adapt our skills accordingly.Temba Bavuma (South Africa Captain)
Rohit Sharma says the team is constantly talking about not getting ahead of themselves
If we look at how we played in the last three games, we played better in terms of adapting to the situation. We were put under pressure against England. In the last game as well, we lost a wicket in the first over but got to a good score and seamers came to the party. Today was not an easy pitch, you needed someone like Kohli, who batted to the situation. Not to forget Shreyas. It's important to let guys have freedom in the middle and what the team expects from them. You know it can't always be done but when it does it looks good and that's what happened with Shami. Same with Iyer, wasn't getting the runs but he's showed in the last two games the kind of class he has. Going hard in the first ten isn't something we've discussed. That's how Gill and I have batted together. We let our instincts take over. If the wicket is good, we keep going and things fall in place. Jadeja has been really good. Big matchwinner. He keeps doing the job, goes under the radar but today is a classic case of what he does - score late runs and take wickets. Not to get ahead of ourselves is something we are constantly talking about. When we turn up, we want to play to our potential.Rohit Sharma (India Captain)
What's next for both these sides?
India now travel to Bengaluru where they'll take on Netherlands in their final league outing on November 12.
South Africa travel to Ahmedabad next where they face Afghanistan on November 10.
That's it from us for today!
Join us again tomorrow as we bring you all the updates from Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka as the two sides meet in Delhi with the match starting at 2 PM.
Till then it's goodbye and goodnight from us.
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