Kohli’s Birthday Ton and Jadeja’s 5-Wicket Blitz Rout South Africa

IND vs SA ICC CWC 2023 Match 37 Report: In a memorable match that unfolded on Virat Kohli’s 35th birthday, India celebrated in style by registering a resounding victory in the ODI World Cup against South Africa. The match took place at Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens, where Kohli treated himself to a record-equalling 49th ODI century. This incredible achievement drew him level with the cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar for the most ODI centuries ever made in the game. India’s victory, by an astonishing margin of 243 runs, marked their eighth consecutive win in the tournament.

Kohli’s century, though far from guaranteed, was a testament to his mastery of the game. The challenging conditions in Kolkata, coupled with the spin variations of South African bowlers Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi, posed a stern test. While Maharaj managed to dismiss Shubman Gill early in the innings, Kohli’s defenses remained impervious. As the innings progressed, Kohli adapted to the conditions, adopting a more measured approach against the spin. He seized opportunities to attack the seamers, making effective use of Lungi Ngidi’s return to the bowling attack.

The match-winners. Getty Images

Shreyas Iyer, recognized as India’s top player of spin, took charge of scoring boundaries against Shamsi, which provided Kohli the stability to build a substantial innings. Iyer, who initially struggled, went on to score 77 runs from 87 balls. With Hardik Pandya absent due to injury, Kohli adopted a more cautious approach, while Suryakumar Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja took calculated risks to ensure India’s total exceeded 300.

Rohit Sharma played a pivotal role in setting the foundation for India’s score with a brisk 40 runs from 24 balls. His aggressive play during the powerplay put South Africa on the back foot, as India’s captain took on both Marco Jansen and Lungi Ngidi. Unfortunately, Ngidi was forced to leave the field due to injury.

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In response, South Africa’s woes continued as Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma were dismissed early. The duo of Jadeja and Mohammed Shami wreaked havoc in South Africa’s middle order, with Jadeja claiming the wickets of Henrich Klaasen and David Miller, while Shami bowled Aiden Markram. Despite a late resurgence from the lower-order batsmen, India’s Kuldeep Yadav and Jadeja eventually wrapped up South Africa’s innings.

Jadeja’s extraordinary performance earned him a remarkable five-wicket haul, making him the second Indian spinner, after Yuvraj Singh, to achieve this feat in World Cup matches.

de Kock magic didn’t work today. ICC via Getty Images

IND vs SA ICC CWC 2023 Match 37 Report: Score Summary

India 326 for 5 (Kohli 101*, Iyer 77, Maharaj 1-30)

South Africa 83 (Jansen 14, Jadeja 5-33, Kuldeep 2-7)

India won by 243 runs

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India vs Australia ICC CWC 2023 Match 5 – Thrilling Encounter

India vs Australia ICC CWC 2023 Match 5 Report: In the highly anticipated match between India and Australia in the ICC CWC 2023, India found themselves in a tight spot early on. The opening struggles of the Indian team, trying to capitalize on the initial advantage of the softball, resulted in the loss of three wickets with just 2 runs on the board. A challenging start indeed for the Men in Blue.

Three Key Wickets Put India in Trouble

The first setback was experienced by Ishan Kishan, who squandered a promising opportunity by giving away his wicket in the very first over, chasing a wide ball unnecessarily. India vs Australia ICC CWC 2023 Match 5 Report, the situation worsened as Hazelwood managed to dismiss both Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer, leaving India reeling at 2 for 3.

Virat and KL lifted India up from a possible disaster. Photo: Getty

Kohli and Rahul Come to the Rescue

The onus of steering the sinking ship back to safety fell upon the shoulders of the senior players, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul. Kohli instructed Rahul to approach the game as if it were a Test match, and they responded by patiently building a partnership. Kohli’s 85 and Rahul’s unbeaten 96* helped stabilize India’s innings. During the first powerplay, India added only 27 runs, but they picked up the pace in the subsequent 10 overs, adding 53 runs. The pair rotated the strike, occasionally found the boundary, and ensured that India’s run rate remained on par with the required rate of four runs per over.

Kohli’s Departure and Rahul’s Heroics

Virat Kohli’s dismissal, after adding 85 runs, came when India was within striking distance of the target. However, Rahul took the responsibility and guided the team to victory, falling just four runs short of what could have been another century for him.

Australia’s Steady Start

Mitchell Marsh dops Kohli’s valuable catch. Photo: Getty

Australia, on the other hand, had a steady start as they worked to neutralize the initial threat posed by the Indian bowlers. After 15 overs, they had reached 71 for the loss of just one wicket.

Kuldeep and Jadeja’s Middle-order Rattling

However, the match dynamics changed when Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja came into action. Kuldeep deceived David Warner to take a crucial wicket, while Jadeja caused a commotion by dismissing Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, and Alex Carey in the same over. Jadeja’s three-wicket over had a significant impact on the Australian middle order.

Jadeja rattled the Australian middle orders picking 3 wickets in the same over. Photo: Getty

Australia’s Collapse

As the Australian batsmen came and went quickly, their hopes of posting a competitive total dwindled. Glenn Maxwell and Cameron Green’s efforts to boost the score ultimately fell short, and Australia tumbled from 111/2 to 140/7.

India vs Australia ICC CWC 2023 Match 5 Report: Final Score Summary

In the end, Australia managed to score 199 runs in 49.3 overs, with Steve Smith contributing 46 and David Warner scoring 41. Ravindra Jadeja was the star performer for India, taking three crucial wickets for 28 runs.

India, led by KL Rahul’s unbeaten 96* and Virat Kohli’s 85, successfully chased down the target, reaching 201/4 in 41.2 overs. Josh Hazlewood was the standout bowler for Australia, taking three wickets for 38 runs.

In an exciting contest, India emerged victorious by six wickets, showcasing their resilience and determination in the face of adversity.

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