Watch: Team India celebrates Virat Kohli's 'special century' and Ravindra Jadeja's five-wicket haul post ODI World Cup 2023 game win

The 37th match of the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 took place at the iconic Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, where India and South Africa faced off. After a thumping victory over South Africa, the winning Indian team celebrated Virat Kohli's birthday and Ravindra Jadeja's five-wicket haul. Kohli, who turned 35 years old on Sunday, November 5, scored a century in the match.

Although it took Kohli 121 balls to accumulate 101 runs, his innings was crucial for the host nation. The Indian team posted a formidable total of 326/6 on the scoreboard in their allotted 50 overs. The bowlers, led by Ravindra Jadeja, played a pivotal role in India's victory. South Africa were bowled out for just 83 runs, with no batters even reaching a score of 20.

Jadeja's five-wicket haul completely dismantled South Africa's batting lineup, securing an impressive 243-run victory margin for the undefeated Indian team. To commemorate the special occasion, the players and officials gathered together to celebrate the birthday of Virat Kohli and the exceptional bowling performance of star all-rounder, Ravindra Jadeja, who was instrumental in India's triumph.

Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten century knock for India in a winning cause

Coming to the ODI World Cup 2023 match, India batted first and posted a formidable total of 326 runs in their allotted 50 overs, thanks to an outstanding century by Virat Kohli. The opening batter, Rohit Sharma, provided a blazing start, while Shreyas Iyer played a crucial knock of 77 runs, including six fours and two sixes. Some late contributions by Ravindra Jadeja helped India surpass the 300-run mark.

In pursuit of the target, the South African team struggled from the beginning, losing wickets at regular intervals. Mohammad Siraj made the breakthrough by dismissing Quinton de Kock, who had been in exceptional form and was the tournament's leading run-scorer. Jadeja then took over with his exceptional bowling performance, making it difficult for the Proteas batters to score.

Jadeja displayed remarkable skills and maintained excellent control over his bowling. The pitch also favoured the spinners, making it even more challenging for the South African batters. None of them managed to make a significant score, and eventually, they were bowled out for a mere 83 runs. India won the match by a massive margin of 243 runs.

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