Team India breaks the jinx - 'destroys' mighty South Africa by an staggering 130 runs!!!!!!!!!

     It seems the defending champions are on a rampage 'destroying' every team that comes in their way. After having trounced arch-rival Pakistan, the emphatic & confident Indian team today decimated the mighty South Africans by an massive mind-boggling margin of 130 runs. India's top-order batsman Shikar Dhawan set the tone by smashing a brilliant 137 off 146 balls. Powered further by Rahane's fabulous 79 (off 60 balls) India posted a fell-good total of 307-7. But a target of 308, as it seemed, was not beyond the reach of a team that has one of the world's most dangerous batting line-up. But the South Africans had a shaky start when they were reduced to 40 for 2 in 10.2 overs. When AB de Villiers was dismissed at 30, the Indian victory became almost certain. Then after South Africa never recovered as its  batting order was completely shattered by India's bowling attack. Eventually India bundled out South Africa for just 177 in about 40 overs effectively ending a 23-year long wait for a win over South Africa in an World Cup match. Given that South Africa are the 'strongest' contestant in Pool-B, India now has bright chances of qualifying to the QF round. India now sits at the top of the table in Pool B with a NRR of 2.06 whereas South Africa is now ranked fifth in Pool B below India, West Indies, Zimbabwe & Ireland.

Jubilant Indian players after their massive victory over South Africa

Team India rules Adelaide - thrashes Pakistan by 76 runs

     Pakistan once again failed to break the jinx - losing out to their much superior rival India by about 76 runs in a high-voltage clash at Adelaide Oval stadium. Clearly the defending champions out-batted out-paced & out-performed Pakistan to begin the world cup with a winning note. This is by far the biggest victory margin in WC clashes between India & Pakistan. 

     Earlier India which won the toss chose to bat & went on to post a challenging 300-7 powered by Virat Kohli's brilliant century (107 off 126 balls) & half-centuries by Shikar Dhawan (73) & Suresh Raina (74). Chasing a daunting 301, Pakistan surrendered to India's pace attack. Pakistan were bowled out for just 224 in 47 overs. Only thing Pakistanis can cheer about is Misbah's brilliant knock of 76 which saved the face of Pakistan. India's pace-bowler  Mohammed Shami scalped four wickets bringing curtains down for Pakistan. This astounding victory has only prolonged the wait of die-hard Pakistani fans whose country has NEVER defeated India in an world cup match. Meanwhile India's Prime Minister has congratulated Team India on Twitter for their emphatic victory over Pakistan.