Kolkata: India’s impressive performance in the ICC World Cup 2023 continued in Kolkata, sealing a commanding 243-run win against South Africa.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian cricket team on their victory. In a tweet posted on X, PM Modi wrote, “Our cricket team is triumphant yet again! Congratulations to the team for a splendid performance against South Africa. Great teamwork. They have also given a great birthday gift to Virat Kohli, who played a lovely innings today.”
Our cricket team is triumphant yet again! Congratulations to the team for a splendid performance against South Africa. Great teamwork.
They have also given a great birthday gift to Virat Kohli, who played a lovely innings today. @imVkohli
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 5, 2023
This win has secured India their eighth consecutive victory, reinforcing their leading position in the points table.
Virat Kohli’s outstanding century and Ravindra Jadeja’s historic five-wicket haul in the World Cup played crucial roles in India’s emphatic success against South Africa.