World Cup 2015: All-round India crush South Africa by 130 runs | New Zealand in India 2016 News – Times of India
In a cricket showdown at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, India convincingly defeated South Africa at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. The match showcased India’s dominance and South Africa’s struggles, highlighting a significant gap in performance. Virat Kohli’s century and Ravindra Jadeja’s five-wicket haul powered India to a massive 243-run victory, marking South Africa’s heaviest World Cup defeat. This result was in stark contrast to their previous success over India in the 2011 tournament, as they were bowled out for their lowest-ever World Cup total, just 83 runs.
South Africa’s captain, Temba Bavuma, noted the challenge in containing India’s rampant batting, with Kohli playing a solid innings. India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, emphasized adaptability and instincts in their approach. The victory secured India’s position as the top team in the World Cup group standings, with eight consecutive wins.
Although both teams had already qualified for the semi-finals, this result has raised hopes that India may secure their third 50-over World Cup trophy, following their victories in 1983 and 2011. In summary, India’s formidable performance, highlighted by Kohli and Jadeja, underlines their strong position in the tournament and their prospects of winning the World Cup once again.
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