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
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