IND vs SA: Unstoppable, Unbeatable India! Twitter Erupts As Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja Demolish South Africa In World Cup

The 37th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 was played between Rohit Sharma-led India National Cricket Team and Temba Bavuma-led South Africa National Cricket Team on Sunday, November 5, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

India won the toss and opted to bat first in the match, nullifying the strength of the opposition team. The Men In Blue fielded an unchanged playing XI while South Africa brought in Tabraiz Shamsi for Gerald Coetzee.

Batting first, Rohit Sharma came out all guns blazing and did the heavy lifting for the team. His attacking brand of cricket disturbed the lines and lengths of the Proteas bowlers and the opener took full advantage of it by smashing boundaries all over the park.

The brilliant batting performances from the openers helped India complete 50 runs in 4.3 overs. Rohit Sharma (40) and Shubman Gill (23) laid the platform for a big total and then it was on the rest of the batters to post a big total on the board.

Virat Kohli once again played good cricket and batted deep to frustrate the Proteas. He was involved in a terrific partnership with the middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer, who scored an outstanding 77 runs on a difficult surface.

In the end, Virat Kohli completed his 49th ODI ton and was well supported by Suryakumar Yadav (22) and Ravindra Jadeja (29) as the Men In Blue posted a gigantic total of 326/5 on the board.

When it came to the defense, it was the domination of the highest order from the Indian bowling unit. Jasprit Bumrah bowled tight lines and lengths but wasn’t able to get a wicket. Mohammed Siraj got the first wicket by dismissing in-form Quinton de Kock and it triggered a collapse.

Ravindra Jadeja was introduced into the attack early and he bamboozled the Proteas batters and ended up picking a 5-wicket haul. Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav got two wickets each while Mohammed Siraj got one as the South Africa National Cricket Team were bundled out for 83 in 27.1 overs and India won by 243 runs.

Here’s How X Reacted After India Hammered South Africa:

Our cricket team is triumphant yet again! Congratulations to the team for a splendid performance against South Africa. Great teamwork.

They have also given a great birthday gift to Virat Kohli, who played a lovely innings today. @imVkohli

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 5, 2023

Unstoppable, Unbeatable ??

— Danish Kaneria (@DanishKaneria61) November 5, 2023

Great win for Team India. Was a masterclass from #KingKohli on a challenging wicket. And the Indian bowlers are simply outstanding. Jadeja was almost unplayable and 8 in 8, 3 more to go. Come on Team India #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/f9doRo2obi

— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) November 5, 2023

A resounding victory against South Africa !

Marvelous bowling by @imjadeja & @MdShami11 & the foundation laid by @imVkohli @ShreyasIyer15 & @ImRo45 were too good for the Proteas to handle.

Heartiest congratulations for one more victory in #WorldCup2023. @BCCI pic.twitter.com/GUeisTdRFx

— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) November 5, 2023

From @ImRo45's aggressive start to @imVkohli's composed 49th ODI ton, from @imjadeja's cameo with the bat to his magical spell with the ball, it was a magnificent show of skills and consistency from Team India. Complete domination! ???#INDvSA#CWC23 pic.twitter.com/XUc4yIa5ik

— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) November 5, 2023

What a Day !#KingKohli on his birthday scoring a wonderful 100.
Jadeja and the bowlers blowing South Africa in style.
The atmosphere in the team looks great and a joybto watch everyone enjoy each other’s success. pic.twitter.com/0mMiJYvjIn

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 5, 2023

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— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) November 5, 2023

Blazing start by Rohit
Iconic VK ? & partnership with Iyer
Cameos from SKY and Jaddu
Pacers causing havoc again
Jaddu running through the opposition
Team India juggernaut rolls on.
Very well played boys just few more steps ?????? #INDvSA #CWC2023 pic.twitter.com/jhf1tvULFC

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) November 5, 2023

Only and only rotten luck can stand between the Indian team and the WC. This is domination of the highest order. Something that we have come to see with India in Tests at home.

— Gurkirat Singh Gill (@gurkiratsgill) November 5, 2023

Unstoppable and relentless, Team India secures their 8th consecutive victory in the #CWC2023! @imVkohli's magnificent century served as the bedrock of their latest win, illuminating the field with his exceptional batting prowess. @ShreyasIyer15's 77-run strokeplay added to the… pic.twitter.com/jGM56JQcig

— Jay Shah (@JayShah) November 5, 2023

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— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) November 5, 2023

India is steam rolling the opposition!! A crushing defeat once again. Keep it up Team India#INDvSA #CWC23INDIA

— Syed Saba Karim (@SyedSabaKarim5) November 5, 2023

What an incredible performance by Team India.
Great start by Rohit, wonderful contribution from Shreyas Iyer and #ViratKohli on his birthday giving a great gift to all his admirer’s. A great day to reach his 49th ODI 100. And then the Indian bowlers led by Ravindra Jadeja were… pic.twitter.com/IpQqLb9QuF

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) November 5, 2023

Clinical performance by India yet again. This is sheer dominance. A win by 243 runs courtesy of Kohli’s ton, Shreyas' 77 and Jadeja's 5-fer. Tremendous effort. Let's enjoy the performances and wish them luck #INDvSA

— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) November 5, 2023

Who is this guy?
He can bat like Tendulkar
He can bowl like Warne
He can field like Jonty rhodes
He is KL Rahul in overseas Conditions.
He is Virat Kohli in domestic condition.
Remember the name Sir Ravindra Jadeja!
History won't see another Complete cricketer like him pic.twitter.com/3HXwUhxXDY

— ? (@AnantEverything) November 5, 2023

What a comprehensive win for India against South Africa. They will now end league stage with top position on table. Kohli ??? also scored his 49th ton in this match. Jadeja with a five wicket haul and all other bowlers were good too. #INDvsSApic.twitter.com/eh6RF58ZFk

— Mustafa Masood Qureshi (@mustafamasood23) November 5, 2023

Nothing!

Rare video of Virat Kohli going to hotel after hitting 49th Century?

Rohit | Jadeja | Sachin | India #INDvSA #ViratKohli #HappyBirthdayKohli #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/yeHTDK7SvY

— Saurabh Singh (@100rabhsingh781) November 5, 2023

Our boys are on fireee ?

100 for King Kohli
Fifer for Sir Jadeja #INDvSA #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/IbSeSJFyKJ

— Bunny – Youth Icon Of India (@BunnyYouthIcon) November 5, 2023