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ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: India vs South Africa Result, Score, Player of the Match & More

India started their campaign in the ICC World Cup 2019 on a winning note as they defeated South Africa by 6 wickets in a low-scoring game on Wednesday (June 5) at Southampton.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: India vs South Africa Result, Score, Player of the Match & More

Southampton,June 5: India started their campaign in the ICC World Cup 2019 on a winning note as they defeated South Africa by 6 wickets in a low-scoring game on Wednesday (June 5) at Southampton.

Rohit Sharma slammed his career's 23rd ODI century and carried his bat through as India overhauled the total of 228 from 50 overs in 47.3 overs. The Mumbaikar remained unbeaten on 122 while all-rounder Hardik Pandya hit the winning runs for his team.

CWC 2019 Special Site | Full Schedule | INDvsSA: Highlights

With KL Rahul (26) Rohit stiched a partnership of 85, and the later with MS Dhoni (34) the stylish batsman added another 70-plus runs and ensured India reached home without any trouble. Dhoni was dismissed when India were 15 short of the target as Rohit and Hardik closed the game.

Shikhar Dhawan (8) and Virat Kohli (18) were not as effective with the bat in the run chase as they were dismissed by a clinical South Africa pace attack. Kagiso Rabada (2/39) and Chris Morris (1/36) were the standout performers for their team as they bowled their hearts out while defending a below-par total.

Earlier in the day, Yuzvendra Chahal (4/51) and Jasprit Bumrah (2/35) shined with the ball for India as the Men In Blue limited the Proteas to a low total. Chris Morris (42) and captain Faf du Plessis (38) were the top-scorers for their team as a disciplined bowling effort from the Indians prevented them from posting a decent total on the board.

Here's how the match between India and South Africa panned out:

Jun 05, 2019, 11:12 pm IST

Kohli, India captain: The wait was very long and then you get a game like this where it was challenging throughout. We might not have had the run rate, but if you look at how the game went and how the pitch behaved, it was challenging. Hats off to Rohit, and also the guys who batted around him. We were going to bowl first. Jasprit is operating at a different level to be honest. Chahal was outstanding as well. There's one thing to see a bowler bowl, but to catch that ball, to feel the heaviness of it. When I caught it, I could feel the pain for 15 minutes. With the new ball he was absolutely outstanding. Haven't seen Amla get out like that. Even Quinny, he rushed him for pace. The first win is always important. On the field, we were confident as a group. With the bat, we had to work our way through. That's where Rohit's innings was very very special. KL batted really well with him. Then MS showed great composure. Hardik finished well too. He looks in a good headspace.

Jun 05, 2019, 11:11 pm IST

Faf du Plessis, South Africa captain: I thought India were magnificent on a tough pitch. They bowled really well. Their bowling attack is strong. All bases covered. Fast bowlers initially and spinners who get wickets. We clawed back with the bat again. Some great batting by Rohit, a bit of luck, but he did what we didn't do - saw the innings through. The build-up to the match, a lot of runs were scored, and the make-up of our team, with the fast-bowling resources gone, we went with spin. If we had Ngidi, we would have the chance to attack with overcast conditions. Rabada was an absolute champion - he was extremely unlucky, and I have never seen so many balls falling in no-mans land, but he and Morris were excellent today, bowling with pace and good control and even got 40-odd runs today. They were the two stand-out performers today. The change-room is hurting. We are making mistakes all the time - today the mistake was one guy not batting through the innings. To have so many 30s and 40s is not acceptable at a World Cup.

Jun 05, 2019, 10:56 pm IST

50th ODI victory for Virat Kohli as captain. He might not have fared with the bat but he was great as captain.

Jun 05, 2019, 10:55 pm IST

Rohit Sharma wins the man of the match award for his unbeaten knock.

Rohit Sharma, Man of the Match: Different experience from India. There was something in it for the bowlers through the game, so you had to play out the overs initially and see what the ball was doing. Certain shots that I like playing, I had to cut out and play close to the body, and follow the basics properly. Building partnerships were key in this chase. It was a small total, but since there was something in it for the bowlers, it was tough and we needed partnerships. It's the batsmen's job to get the job done. We can't rely on one of two individuals all the time. That's been the hallmark of this team over the last two years - someone always puts their hand up and takes the responsibility to take the team across the line. That's the beauty of playing in England - the weather has been good, and overcast, so you don't sweat too much like in India,. It wasn't a typical Rohit Sharma innings, but I had to play out the overs initially to make sure that the job is done.

Jun 05, 2019, 10:46 pm IST

It's all over! Hardik hits the winning shot. India beat South Africa by 6 wickets and they start their World Cup 2-2019 campaign on a winning note. Great all round performance from Team India. Rohit Sharma carries his bat through with 122*.

South Africa have succumbed to their third consecutive defeat in the tournament. It is the first occasion when Proteas have suffered a hat trick of losses in the World Cup. But they looked a better side with the ball.

Jun 05, 2019, 10:41 pm IST

Hardik Pandya is looking in a hurry to finish this game quickly for his team. India need 5 runs to win and have 18 balls in hand.

Jun 05, 2019, 10:40 pm IST

Four! Hardik Pandya gets off the mark with a boundary off Chris Morris. India need 10 more runs to win.

Jun 05, 2019, 10:37 pm IST

Wicket! MS Dhoni (34) mistimes and Chris Morris takes a well-judged catch off his own bowling. A bit of anti-climax for India this. India - 213/4 in 46.1 overs.

Jun 05, 2019, 10:35 pm IST

0,2,1,0,1,1! 5 runs came from Kagiso Rabada's final over. He finishes with the impressive figures of 2/39. India - 213/3 in 46 overs, they need 15 more from 24 deliveries.

Jun 05, 2019, 10:30 pm IST

10 runs came from Imran Tahir's final over of the match. He finishes with 10-0-58-0. India reach 208/3 in 45 overs. 20 needed from 30 deliveries now.

Jun 05, 2019, 10:26 pm IST

5 runs came from that Rabada over and India reach 198/3 in 44 overs. They need 30 runs from 36 deliveries.

Jun 05, 2019, 10:26 pm IST

DROPPED! David Miller drops a sitter as Rohit gets a life late on. Nothing going South Africa's way. Kagiso Rabada couldn't believe his luck. It could have been a game-changing moment.

Jun 05, 2019, 10:17 pm IST

12 centuries for Rohit under Virat Kohli's captaincy.

Jun 05, 2019, 10:16 pm IST

26th Century for India in the World Cup.

Jun 05, 2019, 10:12 pm IST

Century! Rohit Sharma gets to his 23rd ODI ton, his second in the World Cup. This one came off 128 deliveries. This is a brilliant start to his WC campaign.

Jun 05, 2019, 10:08 pm IST

India are 171/3 in 40 overs. They need 57 more runs from 60 deliveries. Dhoni - 17* Rohit - 97*

Jun 05, 2019, 9:58 pm IST

FOUR!! MS Dhoni ends Morris' over with a boundary. It was short-pitched deliveries and Dhoni gave him the treatment. India - 164/3 in 38 overs. They need 64 runs in 72 deliveries.

Jun 05, 2019, 9:49 pm IST

SA skipper Faf du Plessis brings back Andile Phehlukwayo into the attack and put some pressure on the Indian middle-order.

Jun 05, 2019, 9:46 pm IST

Another milestone for Rohit.

Jun 05, 2019, 9:45 pm IST

150 comes up for India in the 35th over. Dhoni and Rohit are dealing in ones and twos at the moment and rotating the strike.

Jun 05, 2019, 9:35 pm IST

South Africa are looking to unsettle the Indian middle-order to keep things tight and stay in the contest. India - 143/3 after 33 overs.

Jun 05, 2019, 9:28 pm IST

Wicket! Soft-dismissal. KL Rahul (26) gives a simple catch to Faf du Plessis and India have lost their third wicket in the run chase. Rabada has done what his captain was expecting of him i.e. breaking the partnership between Rohit and Rahul. Even the bowler couldn't believe that he got Rahul's wicket in this fashion. India - 139/3 in 31.3 overs.

Jun 05, 2019, 9:25 pm IST

10 runs came from that over bowled by Tahir. India 139/2 after 31 overs. The partnership between Rohit and Rahul is worth 85 off 94 deliveries.

Jun 05, 2019, 9:17 pm IST

Four! Rohit Sharma plays another beautiful late cut off Tahir and the ball races towards the third-man boundary. India - 123/2 in 29 overs.

Jun 05, 2019, 9:13 pm IST

Rabada returns to break the partnership between Rohit and Rahul and he starts by conceding just 2 from that over. India - 115/2 after 28 overs.

Jun 05, 2019, 9:08 pm IST

50-run partnership between Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul with a boundary off Rohit's bat.

Jun 05, 2019, 9:05 pm IST

Four! KL Rahul uses the pace of the ball off Morris and guides the ball towards fine leg region and gets a boundary. And 100 comes up for India in the 26th over,

Jun 05, 2019, 8:50 pm IST

Fifty! Rohit Sharma brings up his half-century off 70 deliveries. A composed knock from the opener and vice-captain of the side. He had his share of luck early in the innings but ensured he stayed into the middle. India - 91/2 after 23 overs.

Jun 05, 2019, 8:47 pm IST

Kohli's dismissals!

Jun 05, 2019, 8:44 pm IST

Rohit Sharma keeps the scoreboard ticking. The opener will need KL Rahul to build a partnership for the Men In Blue. India's current run rate is 3.84 while the required run rate is 5.09.

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Story first published: Wednesday, June 5, 2019, 23:22 [IST]
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