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ICC World Cup: Rohit century gives India winning start

Last updated on - Jun 6, 2019, 00:14 IST

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Ton-up Rohit leads the chase

Rohit Sharma scored a composed unbeaten century (122) as India got their World Cup campaign off to a solid start with a six-wicket victory over South Africa. (AP Photo)

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India produce a disciplined bowling effort

After winning the toss and electing to bat, South Africa posted a below-par 227 for nine in their 50 overs. (AP Photo)

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Chahal bamboozles Proteas batsmen

Yuzvendra Chahal returned figures of 4/51 following a superb opening burst from seamer Jasprit Bumrah (2/35). (AP Photo)

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Du Plessis, Van der Dussen rebuild the innings

Faf du Plessis (38) and Rassie van der Dussen (22) put on a patient 54 in 80 balls in a bid to rebuild the innings. (AFP Photo)

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Morris, Rabada help SA post competitive total

Chris Morris (42) and Kagiso Rabada (31 not out) put on 66 for the eighth wicket to help South Africa cross 200-run mark. (AP Photo)

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De Kock's wonder catch sends Kohli packing

India were cautious in their reply and the game was in the balance when Virat Kohli (18) was brilliantly caught by wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock. (AP Photo)

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Lucky Rohit, unlucky Rabada

Rohit rode some early luck as he was dropped twice first on 1 by du Plessis and then on 107 by David Miller. Kagiso Rabada was the bowler on both the occassions. (AP Photo)

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Dhoni, Rahul make handy contributions

Rohit was supported by MS Dhoni (34) and Lokesh Rahul (26), but dominated the scoring to carry his bat through the innings for a 23rd ODI century. (AP Photo)

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