Rohit Sharma's (47 off 29 balls) pyrotechnics, tons by Kohli (117 off 113) and Iyer (105 off 70), and a fluent 65-ball 79 by Shubman Gill, who retired hurt due to cramps, powered India after the skipper won a good toss
Fans in India are eagerly waiting for India to lift the trophy again and put an end to its ICC trophy drought. The last time India won a major ICC was at the 2011 World Cup, under the leadership of MS Dhoni.
The 'Men in Blue' finished the league round with a resounding 160-run victory over the Dutch side, keeping their perfect unbeaten record in the ongoing ICC World Cup intact
Kohli scored 101 not out to reach his 49th ODI century against South Africa in the 243-run win at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on November 5 and equalled Tendulkar's record.
Jadeja ended with a five-wicket haul conceding just 33 runs in his 9-over spell. The left-handed all-rounder was also handy with the bat, scoring 29 runs in 15 balls
In a memorable match at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India defeated South Africa by 243 runs. This victory coincided with Virat Kohli's birthday on November 5.
Ravindra Jadeja too made a statement of his skills while making a quick 29 off 15 balls that gave India some late steam and then he returned to pick up a five-wicket haul (5/33).
Birthday boy Virat Kohli hit a record-equalling 49th ODI century while Ravindra Jadeja took a five-wicket haul as India crushed South Africa by 243 runs to record their eighth World Cup win
Kohli achieved this milestone during the 49th over of the Indian innings, displaying his exceptional prowess and smashing 10 boundaries on his way to a well-deserved century