Watch: Birthday-Boy Virat Kohli Survives Ravindra Jadeja's Cake Facial Attempt After India's Win

Sunday turned out to be a memorable day for Team India as they thrashed South Africa to register a massive 243-run victory in their ODI World Cup match. Opting to bat first, India posted a whopping total of 326/5 in 50 overs as Virat Kohli celebrated his birthday in style, with a record-equaling 49th ODI ton. Later, South Africa were bundled out for 83 with Ravindra Jadeja registering a five-wicket haul. After the match ended in the favour of the hosts, the entire Indian camp celebrated the joyous occasion in style.

In a video that has been shared on social media, the team was seen celebrating at their hotel, where Kohli and Jadeja were cutting cakes. The all-rounder playfully took some cake and tried to apply it on Kohli's face, but he seemed to have successfully evaded the attempt.

Team India & management celebrating Virat & Jaddu's performance pic.twitter.com/aeUw4tNMDF

With this century, Kohli equaled legendary Sachin Tendulkar's record of most ODI tons. Talking about his performance, the star Indian batter said that it was very overwhelming for him equal his "hero's" record.

"It was a big game, probably playing the toughest team in the tournament. There was a motivation to do well. Because it happened on my birthday, it becomes special and the people made it more special for me. I did wake up with that excitement that today is not just another game. People from the outside look at the game in a bit of a different way," said Kohli after the match.

"It is all too much for me to take in now, to equal my hero's record is something special for me. He is perfection when it comes to batting. It's a very emotional moment for me. I know where I come from, I know the days I have watched him on TV. Just to get that