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"I Think Like Captain But Am Not One": Ravindra Jadeja On Leaving Impact In World Cup

Ravindra Jadeja on Sunday said the Eden Gardens track offered more turn in the afternoon when the South African spinners bowled, compared to the evening when Indian bowlers operated. He was speaking after India beat South Africa by 243 runs in a Cricket World Cup match. India's forever ‘Most Valuable Player' (MVP) himself left an impact on the game by scoring an unbeaten 29 not out and taking 5 for 33 but it was the peerless Kohli, who was adjudged the Player of the Match award for his record-equalling unbeaten 101.

Cricket World Cup 2023 - "We Needed Virat Kohli To Go Out There And Play To The Situation": Rohit Sharma

From outside, Virat Kohli's record equalling 101 off 121 balls against South Africa on Sunday might look a bit laborious, but Indian captain Rohit Sharma termed the innings as one that suited the conditions and the match situation. Kohli's 49th ODI hundred paved the way for India's 326 for five on a slightly diffident Eden Gardens pitch, which proved way over the par in the end. "If you look at how we have played in the last three games, we have adapted better. Today, we needed Kohli to go out there and play to the situation. We then knew we had to keep it in the right areas (with the ball) and let the pitch do the rest," said Rohit during the post-match presentation.

"It Took Me 365 Days To...": Sachin Tendulkar Reacts As Virat Kohli Equals His ODI Centuries Record

49 centuries and counting! Virat Kohli now has joint-most number of tons in One-Day Internationals, having equalled batting great Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 on Sunday. Kohli reached the milestone ton in his 277th innings, far quicker than Tendulkar's 438, smashing an unbeaten 101 against South Africa in a Cricket World Cup match at the Eden Gardens. Interestingly, Kohli equalled his idol and former teammate on his 35th birthday. As Kohli joined him at the top of the podium, Tendulkar hoped that the former India captain would go on to break the record in the coming days.

Watch: Temba Bavuma's Antics As Shubman Gill Survives Run-Out, Virat Kohli's Reaction Is...

The battle between the No. 1 and No. 2 of Cricket World Cup 2023 unfolded as India took on South Africa in a top-of-the-table clash at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. As the likes of Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill looked to orchestrate a solid partnership, they avoid a slight hiccup when the latter looked to take a tight single. Gill seemed to have risked his wicket as he ran at the danger end but the throw wasn't on target. Yet, South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma decided to disturb the stumps using his hand.

Cricket World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli Slams Record-Equalling 49th ODI Ton On 35th Birthday As Dominant India Crush South Africa

On his 35th birthday in one of the game's iconic venues packed with the most exuberant fans, Virat Kohli equalled his idol Sachin Tendulkar's record of most ODI centuries with his 49th hundred, laying the foundation for India's 243-run pummelling of South Africa in the World Cup on Sunday. This, perhaps, was written in the stars. Entering the Eden Gardens after a run of seven successive wins by his team, Kohli was up against an in-form and ambitious South African side seeking to shed the choker's tag and win its maiden World Cup title.

Virat Kohli equals Sachin Tendulkar milestone with World Cup ton as India crush South Africa

Virat Kohli marked his 35th birthday with his second century of the World Cup and Ravindra Jadeja claimed five wickets as India thumped South Africa by 243 runs in a contest featuring the top two teams in the tournament at the Eden Gardens.

Kohli equals Tendulkar milestone with World Cup ton, India crush South Africa

KOLKATA :Virat Kohli marked his 35th birthday with his second century of the World Cup and Ravindra Jadeja claimed five wickets as India thumped South Africa by 243 runs in a contest featuring the top two teams in the tournament at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.

Kohli marks 35th birthday with record-equalling 49th ODI century

KOLKATA :When India last hosted the World Cup in 2011, the only team to beat them was South Africa.

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"I Think Like Captain But Am Not One": Ravindra Jadeja On Leaving Impact In World Cup

Cricket World Cup 2023 - "We Needed Virat Kohli To Go Out There And Play To The Situation": Rohit Sharma

"It Took Me 365 Days To...": Sachin Tendulkar Reacts As Virat Kohli Equals His ODI Centuries Record

Watch: Temba Bavuma's Antics As Shubman Gill Survives Run-Out, Virat Kohli's Reaction Is...

Cricket World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli Slams Record-Equalling 49th ODI Ton On 35th Birthday As Dominant India Crush South Africa

Virat Kohli equals Sachin Tendulkar milestone with World Cup ton as India crush South Africa

Kohli equals Tendulkar milestone with World Cup ton, India crush South Africa

Kohli marks 35th birthday with record-equalling 49th ODI century