We are back for the chase! We can see the Indian players in a huddle where Rohit Sharma is giving them a pep talk. Now, they spread out to take their respective field positions. Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma are the two openers for South Africa. Jasprit Bumrah to start proceedings with the ball. Here we go…

… THE RUN CHASE …

Right then, India have posted a really good total on the board and if there is no dew, they will be confident enough to defend this on their turning track. South Africa haven't chased well in this World Cup but they have enough quality to do so in this game. However, they do have a huge task on their hand if they want to make a statement and break the unbeaten run of the hosts. Join us in a bit to see how the chase unfolds.

The man of the moment, Virat Kohli is up for a chat. He says that it was a wicket that was tricky to bat on but they got a fast start. Adds that he tried to build on it but after the first 10 overs, it got tougher to bat on and he and Shreyas Iyer started to build a stand. Mentions that the plan was to build a stand and he and Shreyas had a lot of practice sessions leading up to the Asia Cup and he reckoned that this partnership could be crucial for the side. Adds that you need to get to a stage where the opposition is put under pressure and applauds Shreyas for playing the way he did. Says that it is amazing to achieve the 49th ton on his birthday and that too in front of such a brilliant crowd feels blessed. Ends by saying that the ball gripped in the middle phase and they have the runs on the board and a quality bowling attack to defend this total.

South Africa, on the other hand, were initially blown away by the Indian openers and things didn't look that great for them. However, Kagiso Rabada got that first breakthrough straight after coming into the attack and Keshav Maharaj followed it up with a dream dismissal of Shubman Gill. Although, the spinners kept the runs in check in the middle overs but they couldn't pick up wickets which let the batters get used to the wicket and attack them once they got set. Lungi Ngidi did manage to get rid of Shreyas Iyer but Virat Kohli proved to be a tough nut to crack. We saw Boult and Afridi having an off day in the New Zealand and Pakistan game and another left-arm pacer in Marco Jansen also had an off day in this match as he was very expensive but managed to get a wicket as well. Tabraiz Shamsi also chipped in with one but they have conceded a lot of runs and it is up to their batters now to put on a show at the Eden Gardens if they want to get anything out of this game.

India got off to an absolute flying start with both Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill dealing only in boundaries. They added 62 runs for the first wicket in no time before Rohit was dismissed after an entertaining 40. Virat Kohli joined Gill and maintained the momentum before Gill got out to a ripper of a delivery from Keshav Maharaj. Then the birthday boy and Shreyas Iyer had to work hard for every run as the spinners started to put pressure on them. They kept their patience and did not throw their wickets away and also rotated the strike well to get through that tough phase. Both the batters registered fine fifties and Iyer took responsibility to up the ante and started attacking the bowlers. They built up a 134-run partnership but unfortunately, Iyer lost his wicket after scoring a gritty 77. Kohli held one end nicely and finally got to his 49th ODI ton on a special occasion and on the ground where it all started. He remained unbeaten on 101 while a couple of quick-fire knocks from Suryakumar Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja got them to a a massive score in the end.

Take a bow, KING KOHLI! The chase master has chased down the master. He has equalled the record of the God of Cricket, Sachin Tendulkar of 49 ODI hundreds and makes his 35th birthday even more special. The Men in Blue will surely be the happier side going into the break.

Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, Just the single to end but 17 runs come off the final over! Very full and at the batter, Virat Kohli walks toward the ball and meets it on the full before flicking it away through mid-wicket. Kohli tries to push for two but it's never on and they stay content with the single. India finish with 326/5 on the board!

Marco Jansen to Ravindra Jadeja, Full and straight, gets it pretty bang on this time, Ravindra Jadeja hits it away firmly toward long on for just a single this time.

Marco Jansen to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR! Ravindra Jadeja is spitting fire and India are putting on a mammoth total here. Full and wide this time, Jadeja creams this one past the diving fielder at cover and then beats the diving fielder at wide long on as well to find the fence.

Marco Jansen to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR! Not a single man moved! Full and straight, doesn't quite get it in the blockhole. Ravindra Jadeja clears the front leg and drills it to the right of long on for another boundary. 11 already off the final over.

Halt! Lungi Ngidi is holding his hamstring and it is not looking good as he sits down on the ground. Unfortunately, he has to leave the field with that injury as they do not want to take any chances. Marco Jansen will finish the over.

Lungi Ngidi to Ravindra Jadeja, SIX! Oh, what a sweet sound off the bat! Another slower delivery, pitched up right in the slot around off and in the hitting arc. Ravindra Jadeja is just waiting for the slower one, he then sits down and clobbers it away into the stands over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Lungi Ngidi to Ravindra Jadeja, Wide! Full and wide outside off, a bit too wide and goes beyond the tramline.

Lungi Ngidi to Ravindra Jadeja, Swing and a miss! Comes from around the wicket and serves a fuller delivery outside off, angling it in and the ball is taken off the ball as well. Ravindra Jadeja dances down the track and looks to throw the kitchen sink at it but is well beaten.

Who will bowl the last over? It will be Lungi Ngidi (8-0-56-1). Can he keep India under 320?

Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Excellent delivery! Kagiso Rabada hones in on middle stump and nails the yorker, Virat Kohli can only manage to dig it out back to the bowler.

Kagiso Rabada to Ravindra Jadeja, Full and outside off, gets it full enough. Ravindra Jadeja looks to clear the front leg but can only manage to jam it out toward extra cover for a single.

Kagiso Rabada to Ravindra Jadeja, A slower bumper, following the batter down leg, this is pulled away in front of the man at deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, THERE IT IS! THE BIRTHDAY BOY HAS DONE IT! THE RECORD-EQUALLING 49TH ODI TON! Good length outside off, Virat Kohli punches this one away in front of cover-point and gets across for the single. The crowd goes wild and Kohli soaks in all the applause. What a knock and what a player, truly sensational!

Kagiso Rabada to Ravindra Jadeja, Very full on middle and leg, Ravindra Jadeja clips it away well in front of mid-wicket for a single.

Kagiso Rabada to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR! Thunderous from Jadeja! Short and over middle and leg, Jadeja hangs back and muscles it away through backward square leg for a boundary.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter one on middle and leg, clubbed along the ground down to long on for a single. The 300 is now up for India!

Tabraiz Shamsi to Virat Kohli, Just the single there! Floated on around middle, worked away off the back foot and with the turn toward deep mid-wicket for a single. Virat Kohli moves on to 99 now.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Ravindra Jadeja, Drops it shorter and around off, Ravindra Jadeja rocks back and taps it away through cover-point for yet another single.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Virat Kohli, Nicely bowled! Nagging length on middle, turning in, Virat Kohli goes on the back foot and nudges it down past leg slip for a single.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Ravindra Jadeja, A tad bit short and outside off, eased off the back foot through point for a run.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Ravindra Jadeja, Floated up on off stump, turning away, Ravindra Jadeja sits down and plays the dab down toward fine leg for a couple of runs.

Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Good comeback! Kagiso Rabada nails the yorker around off, Virat Kohli jams it out to the left of the bowler and looks for one which isn't there.

Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Waits, waits and puts it away! This is slower and shorter outside off, Virat Kohli hangs back and then just lays into the shot. Kohli slaps it away well wide of the man at sweeper cover and picks up a boundary. Moves on to 97.

Kagiso Rabada to Ravindra Jadeja, A well-directed short ball over leg stump, hurrying the batter. Ravindra Jadeja mistimes the pull through backward square leg and gets a run.

Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Bowls it a bit fuller and on the stumps, Virat Kohli stylishly flicks it away through mid-wicket and picks up a single.

Kagiso Rabada to Ravindra Jadeja, Leg bye! Hard length on leg stump, Ravindra Jadeja looks to flick it away but misses. The ball thuds into the thigh pad and rolls away toward square leg. They get a leg bye.

Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Back of a length, a bit more shorter and slower over the stumps, Virat Kohli hops back and keeps it down toward mid on for a single.

Ravindra Jadeja walks out to bat now.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Suryakumar Yadav, OUT! CAUGHT! A big effort from Quinton de Kock to take that catch and Tabraiz Shamsi sends Suryakumar Yadav packing at a vital time. Shamsi tosses this one up on a length and around off, trying to turn it back in. SKY looks to play the reverse sweep but gets himself into a real tangle. The ball takes the glove and lobs up around short leg. De Kock scurries across and puts in a full-length dive to pouch it just before the ball hits the turf. It is sent upstairs to be checked and everything seems fine.

Is that out? The umpires want to check if Quinton de Kock has taken that catch cleanly or not. The replay clearly shows that Sky has gloved it and the catch is also a fair one. Suryakumar Yadav has to walk back to the hut now.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! Beautiful! Just a tad short and around off, Suryakumar Yadav picks the wrong'un and goes back in his crease to play an old-fashioned late cut through backward point and picks up yet another boundary.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Virat Kohli, Floated up fuller and on off stump, driven with a straight bat down to long off for one more by Kohli.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Suryakumar Yadav, Pushed through flatter and around off, sliding on, Suryakumar Yadav eases it through the cover region for one.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Virat Kohli, Short again, around middle this time and pulled away in front of mid-wicket for a single.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Virat Kohli, Shorter in length on middle and leg, turning in, Virat Kohli yet again misses out as he looks to work it away off the back foot.

Marco Jansen to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries! Marco Jansen lands this back of a length and around off, Suryakumar Yadav makes some room and slaps it over mid off for four more runs.

Marco Jansen to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! Put away this time! Marco Jansen bowls another full toss, on middle, Suryakumar Yadav this time stays there and shows the full face of the bat to drill it down the ground past mid on for a boundary.

Marco Jansen to Suryakumar Yadav, Rare miss from Sky! Marco Jansen serves a low full toss, outside off, Suryakumar Yadav backs away and looks to scoop it but fails to connect. This was there to be put away.

Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, Another fuller one, on off, Virat Kohli drives it down the ground where Marco Jansen sticks his left leg out and the ball deflects off it towards the mid-wicket region. A single is taken but Kohli is looking for the second. However, Jansen is quick to gather the ball up. Oh..no! It is called a No ball for overstepping. Another Free Hit next…

Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, Fuller delivery, on off, Virat Kohli drills it towards mid off.

Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, Overpitched and outside off, Virat Kohli backs away and squeezes it past point who gets a hand to it for a couple of more runs.

Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Classic Kohli! Marco Jansen serves this full and around middle, Virat Kohli uses his bottom hand really well to whip it between long on and deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! Suryakumar Yadav this time finds the fence! Tabraiz Shamsi flights this one up, full and on middle, Suryakumar Yadav goes down on one knee again and sweeps it wide of deep square leg where Kagiso Rabada dives to his left, gets a hand to it but fails to stop it from going to the fence for a boundary.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Virat Kohli, Short again, on middle, Virat Kohli clips it through square leg for one.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Virat Kohli, Goes short and on middle, Virat Kohli moves back and tucks it with soft hands through square leg and comes back for the second run, Temba Bavuma chases it but his throw at the keeper's end is well wide to trouble Kohli who anyway puts in a dive to make his ground.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Suryakumar Yadav, Floated, full and on middle, Suryakumar Yadav goes down and sweeps it towards deep square leg for a run.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Suryakumar Yadav, Just short! This is tossed up, full and on off, Suryakumar Yadav looks to drive but gets a bottom edge as the ball goes in air towards the bowler where Tabraiz Shamsi dives forward but the ball just falls in front of him.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Virat Kohli, Short and around off, Virat Kohli punches it wide of short covers where the fielder dives to his left to make a brilliant stop. They cross.

Marco Jansen to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! Suryakumar Yadav finds the fence and spoils the over a bit! Marco Jansen bowls this on a hard length and outside off, Suryakumar Yadav accepts the width on offer and crunches it over point for a boundary.

Marco Jansen to Suryakumar Yadav, Marco Jansen nails another yorker, on middle, angling in, Suryakumar Yadav jams it out towards mid on. Four dots in a row now!

Marco Jansen to Suryakumar Yadav, Play and a miss! Marco Jansen lands this back of a length and outside off, Suryakumar Yadav slashes hard at it but fails to connect.

Marco Jansen to Suryakumar Yadav, On a length and around off, Suryakumar Yadav knocks it towards mid off.

Marco Jansen to Suryakumar Yadav, A good yorker now, on off, Suryakumar Yadav digs it out down the pitch.

Suryakumar Yadav is the next man in.

Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, OUT! TAKEN! Another brilliant catch in the deep! KL Rahul's struggle in the middle finally comes to an end. Marco Jansen lands this back of a length and around middle, KL Rahul looks to pick it up and heave it away but gets a bit of a top edge as the ball goes high in the air towards deep square leg where Rassie van der Dussen runs to his right and takes a fine catch while sliding on the ground. India four down now!

Tabraiz Shamsi to Virat Kohli, Looped up, full and on middle, Virat Kohli tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Virat Kohli, Another flighted delivery turning into the leg side, Virat Kohli misses his glance this time. Another wide given.

Tabraiz Shamsi to KL Rahul, Shorter in length and around leg, KL Rahul pulls it towards deep square leg for a run.

Tabraiz Shamsi to KL Rahul, Tossed up, full and on off, turns in, KL Rahul defends it off the inner edge to the leg side.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Virat Kohli, Drags his length back and around leg, Virat Kohli heaves it with no real timing towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Virat Kohli, Floated, full and around leg, turning in, Virat Kohli offers no shot at it. Wided.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Virat Kohli, Pushed through quicker, short again, on leg too, turning in, Virat Kohli misses out on his heave again and gets hit on the pads as the ball goes nowhere.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Virat Kohli, Tabraiz Shamsi gets away with it! He bowls it slower through the air, short and on leg, turning in, Virat Kohli goes through his pull early this time misses to get hit on the pads.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Virat Kohli, Fires this one down the leg again, turning in, Virat Kohli leaves it alone this time. It is initially called a wide but the siren goes off as Shamsi has overstepped. It is a No ball. Free Hit coming up..

Tabraiz Shamsi to Virat Kohli, Flatter, short but turning way into the leg side, Virat Kohli moves back but misses his pull and is disappointed with himself. Wided.

Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, This is on a good length and on middle, KL Rahul stays there and tucks it towards short mid-wicket. Another good over for South Africa!

Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, BEATEN! Marco Jansen lands this on a hard length and around off, angles in and then straightens a bit, KL Rahul looks to punch it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, Goes fuller and on middle again, Virat Kohli clips it towards deep mid-wicket for one.

Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, On a length and on middle, angling in, KL Rahul works it wide of mid-wicket for another run.

Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, Right in the blockhole, on off, Virat Kohli drills it through covers for a run.

Marco Jansen to KL Rahul, Back of a length and outside off, KL Rahul throws his bat at it and slices it on the bounce to third man for a single.

Powerplay 3! Now, five fielders are allowed outside the circle till the last over. South Africa will look to get all the help they can get to restrict India under 300 here.

Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, A couple of sedate overs to end the second Powerplay and only three singles come off that over. Good length around off, punched away on the up but straight to extra cover.

Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Bowls it shorter this time around off, Virat Kohli hosp and nudges it down in front of point but denies the single.

Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, On a good length outside off, KL Rahul stays back and eases it away through backward point for another single.

Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Spears in the yorker on middle, gets it to reverse just ever so slightly, Virat Kohli is late on the block and gets a big inside edge toward fine leg for another single.

Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Just a fraction fuller and wider, nipping back in sharply, KL Rahul plays all around it and gets an inside edge onto the back leg. The ball rolls toward short third man and they pick up a single.

Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Hard length over off, angling in and then holding its line a bit. KL Rahul is taken aback but does manage to defend it down on the off side.

Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli, Top delivery to end the over! Goes pace on now and nails the yorker around off and middle. Virat Kohli has to adjust and just about manages to jam it back out on the deck.

Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli, Goes full and wide again, even closer to the tramline, Virat Kohli has to reach for it and can't pierce the gap at covers.

Lungi Ngidi to KL Rahul, Slower delivery, bowled full and wide again, KL Rahul drives it along the ground to deep cover and picks up a run.

Halt! It looks like Lungi Ngidi has hurt the inside of his ankle trying to save that previous delivery. The pain is visible on his face and the physio is in to check on him. He is good to continue.

Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli, Full and straight this time, driven straight back at the bowler who sticks out a right leg and the ball goes off the ankle toward mid on. The batters pick up a single but Lungi Ngidi seems to be in a bit of pain. That could be a sore one to get on the inside of the ankle.

Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli, Looks for the variation and takes pace off again, serving it very full and outside off, getting it to dip late as well. Virat Kohli jams it out toward extra cover.

Lungi Ngidi to KL Rahul, Perfect length, on a tight line around off and angling in, KL Rahul looks to drive at it but gets an inside edge that goes through backward square leg and they pick up a single.

Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Full and outside off, jammed away toward deep point for a single by KL Rahul.

Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Fuller in length on middle and angled in, KL Rahul looks to work it leg side but closes the bat face early and gets a leading edge toward cover-point.

Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Takes pace off and bowls it a bit shorter outside off, KL Rahul dabs it down on the off side.

Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Bowls it a touch fuller and hones in on the off stump, KL Rahul covers the line well and pushes it out toward mid off.

Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Hard length outside off, Virat Kohli stays back and guides it down to third man for a single.

Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Gets it past the fielder! A rare freebie from Kagiso Rabada as he tries to bowl it full and straight but ends up serving a low full toss on the pads, Virat Kohli flicks it away and beats the diving man at 45 to his left to find the fence.

Lungi Ngidi to KL Rahul, Back of a length, pace on this time and around off, KL Rahul blocks it out on the off side.

KL Rahul is the next man in.

Lungi Ngidi to Shreyas Iyer, OUT! TAKEN! Shreyas Iyer tries to keep upping up the ante and that brings about his end. Lungi Ngidi rolls his fingers over the ball and bowls the slower delivery, on a hard length and around off. Iyer pre-meditates and back away trying to muscle this one over the long on fence but the bat turns in his hand and the ball is sliced up high in the air. The ball lands near the mid on region where Aiden Markram settles under it and takes a good catch. End of a very solid knock from Iyer.

Lungi Ngidi to Shreyas Iyer, Full and wide outside off, squeezed away toward point.

Lungi Ngidi to Shreyas Iyer, A low full toss on the legs, Shreyas Iyer looks to flick it away but mistimes it toward mid-wicket.

Lungi Ngidi to Shreyas Iyer, On a hard length over off, Shreyas Iyer stays put and forces it away toward mid off.

Lungi Ngidi to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR! Bang! Banged in short over the stumps, sitting up nicely for the batter. Shreyas Iyer pulls it well over mid-wicket and in front of square for a boundary.

Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, A slower short ball over middle, Virat Kohli is undone by the lack of pace and can't pull it away.

Kagiso Rabada to Shreyas Iyer, Oh, just short! Bangs it in on a shorter length over middle and angles it in, Shreyas Iyer looks to climb into the pull but mistimes it flat and toward wide long on. Marco Jansen covers good ground to come in and tries to slide in but his knees get stuck and Jansen can't quite reach it and gobbles it up on the half-volley. Another single.

Kagiso Rabada to Shreyas Iyer, Excellent fielding in the deep by Marco Jansen. On a good length and angled into the leg stump, Shreyas Iyer looks to heave across the line but ends up skying it a mile high and down the ground. Jansen runs after it from long on but the ball falls safe and plugs a bit that allows Jansen to slide and pull it back in. Two taken.

Kagiso Rabada to Shreyas Iyer, Back of a length and over off, Shreyas Iyer looks to drive but it isn't full enough and ends up just easing it back to the bowler.

Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Kohli wants two but won't get it! A tad shorter over middle, Kohli stays back and tucks it away 'round the corner for a single.

Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Good length around the top of off, Virat Kohli plays it late and with and opened bat face toward point.

Lungi Ngidi to Shreyas Iyer, Nicely bowled! Pitches this one outside off but it is the slower one again. Shreyas Iyer looks to stand tall and drive but the ball sticks in the deck and the false stroke it drawn. The ball goes uppishly toward mid off.

Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli, Short and outside off, Virat Kohli reaches out and slaps it away to deep cover-point for a single.

Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli, Keeps taking pace off and bowls this one on a hard length around middle, Virat Kohli plays it away to mid on.

Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli, Swing and a miss and Virat Kohli is disgusted with himself. Another slower delivery, pitched up outside off, Kohli steps out and looks to thump it right back over the bowler's head but is completely beaten by the lack of pace.

Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli, Wide! Bowled shorter but well wide of the off stump. Kohli leaves it alone for a wide.

Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli, Change of pace! Slower and fuller outside off, Virat Kohli looks to play the cover drive but can't get it away.

Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli, FOUR! The boundaries are flowing now for India! Full and straight, Virat Kohli uses his feet to get to the pitch of the ball and whips it away wide of mid on and the ball runs away to the fence.

Aiden Markram to Shreyas Iyer, SIX! All the way! Aiden Markram drops this one short again around leg stump, Shreyas Iyer uses the depth of the crease well and pulls it over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie. 14 off that over!

Aiden Markram to Virat Kohli, Short over middle, forced off the back foot down to long on for one.

Aiden Markram to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Gets the boundary this time! Dragged down on middle and leg, Virat Kohli rocks back and whips it away using the wrists over square leg and finds the fence.

Aiden Markram to Shreyas Iyer, On a length and on middle, pushed down to long on for a single.

Aiden Markram to Virat Kohli, Classic Kohli but it will only be a single. Tossed up on middle, Kohli sits down and plays the whippy slog-sweep in front of deep mid-wicket. Heinrich Klaasen there does brilliantly as he moves across and puts in the dive to keep it down to just a single.

Aiden Markram to Shreyas Iyer, Sees the batter advancing and tries to fire it in at the pads, Shreyas Iyer works it away through mid-wicket for a run. The 200 is up for India.

Marco Jansen to Shreyas Iyer, Looks to go full and wide, gets this one a bit too full and Iyer slices the low full toss down to third man for a single.

Marco Jansen to Shreyas Iyer, Slower delivery, on a length and around off, punched away toward extra cover.

Marco Jansen to Shreyas Iyer, Bowls it on a shorter length over off and gets it to bounce a bit extra. Shreyas Iyer hops on the back foot and keeps it down in front of point.

Marco Jansen to Shreyas Iyer, Pitches this one up around off and middle, Shreyas Iyer eases it away with soft hands toward cover.

Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, Back of a length outside off and angling across, Virat Kohli plays a high-elbow punch and gets the ball through to deep cover-point for a run.

Marco Jansen to Shreyas Iyer, On the bounce! Banged in short and outside off, Shreyas Iyer plays a bit of a loose shot after the interval and gets a top edge down to third man for a single.

Drinks! India have managed to get through the tough middle phase and are starting to change gears now with both Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer registering fifties. South Africa need wickets and they need the quickly as this wicket is turning and they would not want to be chasing a massive total here. Marco Jansen to continue after the break.

Aiden Markram to Virat Kohli, Shorter around middle, worked off the back foot toward mid-wicket.

Aiden Markram to Virat Kohli, Pulls the length back and looks to turn it into the stumps, Virat Kohli goes on the back foot and keeps it out.

Aiden Markram to Virat Kohli, Nicely flighted around off, Virat Kohli leans on and taps it with gentle hands onto the leg side.

Aiden Markram to Shreyas Iyer, On middle, pushed down the ground for a run.

Aiden Markram to Shreyas Iyer, Wide! Tossed up on a length around middle and this one turns down the leg side. Iyer misses the flick and a wide is called.

Aiden Markram to Shreyas Iyer, A tad shorter again around middle, pushed away off the back foot to mid on.

Aiden Markram to Virat Kohli, Starts off with a shorter delivery over middle, turning in. Virat Kohli gets on the back foot and tucks it away to the left of square leg and scampers across for the single. Good running!

Marco Jansen to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR! A third boundary of the over and Shreyas Iyer is on a roll here. Bangs this one in halfway down the track around off, Iyer gets on top of the bounce and swivel-pulls it well in front of square on the leg side for a boundary. 14 off that over!

Marco Jansen to Shreyas Iyer, Much better! Hard length, angling it into the off pole, Shreyas Iyer stays back and covers the line before blocking it out. The crowd is really getting into it right now.

Marco Jansen to Shreyas Iyer, Wide! Changes the line of attack by coming from around the wicket but spills another shortish delivery down the leg side. Marco Jansen seems to have absolutely no rhythm in this game.

Marco Jansen to Shreyas Iyer, Wide! Banged in short but down the leg side, left alone for a wide.

Marco Jansen to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR! Too easy for Shreyas Iyer and he is cutting loose now. Attempted slower ball, just floated up at a gentle pace and outside off. Shreyas Iyer takes advantage of the half-volley and creams it through the cover region for a boundary.

Marco Jansen to Shreyas Iyer, Good length, around the top of off and middle, blocked out by Iyer.

Marco Jansen to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR! Up and over, smartly done by Shreyas Iyer and he brings up back-to-back FIFTIES for himself. On a hard length outside off, Iyer gets under the ball and lifts it well over mid off and the ball goes away into the fence. Solid knock this from Iyer so far.

Marco Jansen to Shreyas Iyer, Pitched up on the off stump, Shreyas Iyer stays put and defends it with soft hands.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Shreyas Iyer, Short again and around middle, Shreyas Iyer flicks it past square leg for one.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Shreyas Iyer, Looped up, full and on middle, Shreyas Iyer knocks it back to the bowler.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Virat Kohli, A bit short and on middle, Virat Kohli moves back and nudges it through mid-wicket for a run.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Shreyas Iyer, Floated, full and on middle, Shreyas Iyer drills it towards long on for a single.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Shreyas Iyer, Brilliant fielding! This is tossed up, full and on middle, Shreyas Iyer lofts it over the bowler's head as Marco Jansen from long on runs to his left and slides to collect the ball and just manages to get rid off it before his legs touch the ropes. The umpire after seeing a lot of replays gvse the benefit of the doubt to the fielder and it will be just two runs.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR! Easy pickings! Tabraiz Shamsi lands this short and around leg, turning in, Shreyas Iyer moves back quickly and smacks it towards the deep backward square leg fence for a boundary.

Keshav Maharaj to Shreyas Iyer, Another single to end the over as this full delivery is eased towards long off by Iyer. Keshav Maharaj finishes his spell with excellent figures of (10-0-30-1).

Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Looped up, full and around off, Virat Kohli steers it wide of point for one more.

Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Goes short and around off, Virat Kohli moves back and punches it wide of long off for a brace.

Keshav Maharaj to Shreyas Iyer, Floated, full and on middle, Shreyas Iyer works it through square leg for one.

Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, FIFTY FOR KING KOHLI! He marks his birthday with another fine knock but knows that the job is not done yet and will look to stay there till the end. This is flighted, full and on off, Virat Kohli drills it towards long off for another run and the crowd roars.

Keshav Maharaj to Shreyas Iyer, Tossed up, full and on leg, Shreyas Iyer clips it through square leg for a single.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Shreyas Iyer, Another short delivery, on middle, Shreyas Iyer nudges it towards deep mid-wicket for one.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Shreyas Iyer, In the air..safe! This is a bit short and around middle, Shreyas Iyer flicks it uppishly but wide of square leg for another run, Heinrich Klaasen gathers it up in the deep and throws at the batter's end where the ball hits the stumps and deflects away as the batter gets across for an extra run now.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Shreyas Iyer, Flighted, full and on middle, Shreyas Iyer tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Shreyas Iyer, SIX! Shreyas Iyer breaks the shackles now! This is a googly, full and around off, turns away, Shreyas Iyer gets his front foot near the ball and launches it over the long off fence for a biggie.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Shreyas Iyer, Goes short and on middle, Shreyas Iyer flicks it straight to square leg.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, full and on middle, Virat Kohli clips it past square leg for a single.

Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Drags his length back a bit, on middle, Virat Kohli works it through square leg for one.

Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Angles this one into the batter, full and on middle, Virat Kohli looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. There is a stifled appeal for LBW, but turned down.

Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Floated, full and on off, Virat Kohli defends it on the front foot.

Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Short again and around off, Virat Kohli punches it wide of short covers where the fielder dives to his left to make a brilliant stop.

Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, A bit short and on middle, turns away, Virat Kohli pushes it towards short covers.

Keshav Maharaj to Shreyas Iyer, Tossed up, full and on middle, turns away, Shreyas Iyer looks to work it away but gets a leading edge towards wide of short covers for a quick single.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Virat Kohli, Another short delivery, on leg, Virat Kohli clips it off the back foot wide of deep square leg for a couple of runs.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Virat Kohli, Looped up, full and on off, Virat Kohli looks to defend it on th front foot but gets an inside edge to the leg side.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Virat Kohli, Flatter, full and around leg, turns in again, Virat Kohli misses his glance. It is called a wide.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Shreyas Iyer, Goes short again, turning into leg, Shreyas Iyer nudges it past square leg for just another run.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, full and on middle, Virat Kohli tucks it through mid-wicket for a run.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Virat Kohli, Good effort in the deep! This short again, on middle, Virat Kohli slaps it wide of deep mid-wicket where the fielder runs to his left and dives to make a fine stop. Two runs taken.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Shreyas Iyer, Floated, short and on middle, turning in, Shreyas Iyer moves back and flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Slower through the air, full and on off, Virat Kohli opens the face of the bat and taps it towards point.

Keshav Maharaj to Shreyas Iyer, Gives this one some air again, full and on off, turns away, Shreyas Iyer once again gets an outside edge along the ground towards point where a fumble allows the run. That also brings up the 50-run partnership between these two batters.

Keshav Maharaj to Shreyas Iyer, Looped up, full and on off, Shreyas Iyer drills it straight to short covers again.

Keshav Maharaj to Shreyas Iyer, RIPPER! This is flighted, full and around off, grips and turns away sharply, Shreyas Iyer looks to drive but gets well beaten on the outside edge.

Keshav Maharaj to Shreyas Iyer, Floated, full and on off, Shreyas Iyer pushes it towards short covers.

Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, full and on middle, Virat Kohli eases it towards long on for a single.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR! Fine shot! Tabraiz Shamsi flights this one up and around off, Shreyas Iyer goes inside out and lofts it nicely over extra covers for a welcome boundary.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Virat Kohli, Short again, on middle, Virat Kohli nudges it wide of square leg where the fielder cannot stop it with a dive to his left and allows the run.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Virat Kohli, Flatter delivery, short and around leg, turning further to the leg side, Virat Kohli looks to heave it away but misses. Wided.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Virat Kohli, Flighted, full and on middle, turning in, Virat Kohli flicks it straight to square leg.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Virat Kohli, Floated, full and around off, Virat Kohli drills it straight to mid off.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Shreyas Iyer, Tossed up, full and on off, Shreyas Iyer drives it through covers for a single.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Shreyas Iyer, Darts this one full and outside off, angling away, Shreyas Iyer slashes at it but misses.

Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Pushed through quicker this time, short and on off, Virat Kohli keeps it out to the off side.

Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Gives this one some air, full and around off, Virat Kohli guides it towards point.

Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Goes short and on off, Virat Kohli moves back and punches it straight to short covers.

Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, full and on middle, Virat Kohli clips it towards short mid-wicket.

Keshav Maharaj to Shreyas Iyer, Floated, full and on off, Shreyas Iyer steers it through cover-point for a single.

Keshav Maharaj to Shreyas Iyer, Slower through the air, full and on middle, turning away, Shreyas Iyer looks to play but gets a leading edge towards point.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Virat Kohli, Quicker, full and on off, Virat Kohli drives it toward short covers.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Virat Kohli, Looped up, full and on off, Virat Kohli taps it towards short covers.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Shreyas Iyer, Drags his length back, on middle, Shreyas Iyer nudges it wide of mid-wicket and sets off for the run, there is some confusion between the batters as the fielder misses his shy at the bowler's end and Iyer is safe for now.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR! Clever shot! This is flighted, full and around middle, turning in, Shreyas Iyer moves across a bit and looks scoop but gets very little bat on that as the ball races to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, full and on middle, Virat Kohli tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Virat Kohli, Short and turning into leg, Virat Kohli flicks it off the back foot straight to square leg.

Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Fires this one full and on middle, Virat Kohli eases it towards long on for another run.

Keshav Maharaj to Shreyas Iyer, Flatter, fullish and on middle, angling in, Shreyas Iyer backs away and pushes it through covers for run.

Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Another short delivery, on off, Virat Kohli punches it through covers for a single.

Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Quicker, short again and down the leg, Virat Kohli moves back to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.

Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, A bit short and around middle, Virat Kohli moves back and tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, An appeal for caught behind, but turned down! Quinton de Kock looks confident and convinces Temba Bavuma to take the review. This tossed up nicely, full and around off, grips and turns away sharply, Virat Kohli looks to push it away by opening the face of the bat but misses as the ball goes past the outside edge to the keeper. UltraEdge shows no bat involved and South Africa lose one review!

Tabraiz Shamsi to Shreyas Iyer, Another flatter delivery on the pads and turning in, Shreyas Iyer dabs it down on the leg side.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Shreyas Iyer, Leading edge, falls safe though! Bowled on a length and on leg stump, this one turns down leg a bit more. Shreyas Iyer looks to go on the back foot and work it away but the ball holds in the surface and gets lobbed up off the leading edge to the left of the keeper. Tabraiz Shamsi tries to scamper across but its well wide.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Shreyas Iyer, Flatter delivery down leg again, nudged away down toward square leg.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Shreyas Iyer, Floats this one up on middle and leg, turning it in and this one stops on the batter. Shreyas Iyer looks to lean on and block but the ball hits the sticker of the bat and goes past the bowler.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Shreyas Iyer, Wide! Another one that turns down leg, left alone for another wide.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Virat Kohli, Was there an edge on it? Yes, there definitely was but a very, very difficult one for the keeper. Shorter and quicker, turning down leg, Virat Kohli looks to dab it down toward fine leg but gets an inside edge that goes off Quinton de Kock's gloves and rolls away. They pick up a single.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Virat Kohli, Fuller this time on leg stump, Virat Kohli clips it to square leg.

Tabraiz Shamsi to Virat Kohli, Wide! Starts with a loosener! Bowled from over the wicket and flatter too, this one turns down leg for a wide.

Keshav Maharaj to Shreyas Iyer, Nicely flighted yet again and around off, Shreyas Iyer watchfully keeps it out to covers.

Keshav Maharaj to Shreyas Iyer, On a nagging length and floated up around middle, Shreyas Iyer pushes at it but gets it off the outside edge toward point.

Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Floated up on a length and around off, Virat Kohli leans on and nudges it away toward cover for a single.

Keshav Maharaj to Shreyas Iyer, Slows it up at 78 clicks, pulls the length back and floats it around off. Shreyas Iyer has to wait for it but manages to ease it past cover-point for one.

Keshav Maharaj to Shreyas Iyer, Drifted in once again, onto middle and leg, Shreyas Iyer gets his front pad out of the way and defends it out.

Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Nicely bowled! Loops this one up a bit and drifts it onto the leg pole, gets the ball to dip and turn away. Virat Kohli looks to play at it with soft hands but gets a leading edge on the off side for a single.

Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli, Another slower delivery to end the over. This is bowled on a good length and wide of off, Virat Kohli drives it away toward deep cover for a single.

Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli, Nagging length, on the fifth stump and angling back in, Virat Kohli covers the line well and blocks it out.

Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli, Another slower delivery, fuller and outside off, Virat Kohli gets on the front foot and drives it on the full but straight to extra cover.

Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Edgy but will do and a welcome boundary for Virat Kohli and India. A tad short but very wide, Virat has to reach for it and looks to smash it square but the ball goes off the cue end of the bat and runs away into the third man fence.

Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli, Nicely bowled! Rolls his fingers over the ball and serves it on a fuller length wide of the off stump. Virat Kohli looks to play it on the up but is beaten past the outside edge.

Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli, Banged in back of a length and outside off, Virat Kohli frees his arms and gets on his toes to ride the bounce and slaps it away wide of sweeper cover for a couple of runs.

Keshav Maharaj to Shreyas Iyer, Nicely flighted, full and around off, Shreyas Iyer looks to cover drive but gets beaten in the flight a bit and gets an outside edge toward short third.

Keshav Maharaj to Shreyas Iyer, Fired in a bit around middle, Shreyas Iyer pushes it out gently toward covers and looks for the single but Virat Kohli sends him back. The fielder fires in a wide throw at the batter's end and once again Iyer looks for the run but it isn't there.

Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Tossed up on middle and leg, Virat Kohli drives this one down to long on for another single.

Keshav Maharaj to Shreyas Iyer, Pushed through fuller and a bit quicker around off, Shreyas Iyer eases this one past the cover fielder and rotates the strike once again.

Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Angles this one in full and around the pads, Virat Kohli leans on and tucks it away 'round the corner for one more.

Keshav Maharaj to Shreyas Iyer, Holds it back a touch and floats it up nicely on off stump, Shreyas Iyer waits for it and pushes it out through point for a single.

Drinks! India were off to a flier with both openers dealing in only boundaries. However, South Africa have made their way back in the game and this is poised nicely at the moment. The hosts will hope that Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer extend their partnership while their opponents will want to take a couple of more wickets to test the middle order of India as soon as possible. An exciting phase of cricket awaits us.

Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli, On a good length and pushed wider of the off stump, slower too, Virat Kohli taps it to cover-point.

Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli, Hits the deck hard again and bowls it pace on this time around off, Virat Kohli plays it late under his eyes and nudges it toward point.

Lungi Ngidi to Shreyas Iyer, Trying to break the shackles but that could have been disastrous for Shreyas Iyer. Goos use of the off-cutter by Lungi Ngidi as he bowls it on a hard length around off and gets the ball to grip a bit. Iyer stands tall and looks to hoick it across the line but gets a big inside edge onto the pads. The ball rolls away onto the leg side and they get a single.

Lungi Ngidi to Shreyas Iyer, Bowled on a hard length and trying to angle it in from outside off, Shreyas Iyer tries to play it on the up but mistimes it in front of covers.

Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli, Pitched up again outside off, driven crisply to deep cover by Virat Kohli for just a single.

Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli, Starts the new spell with a full and wide one, bowled from wider of the crease and hugging the tramline. Virat Kohli lets it through to the keeper.

Keshav Maharaj to Shreyas Iyer, Pushed through around the off stump, Shreyas Iyer opens the bat face and eases it toward point. South Africa doing well to big down Iyer at the moment.

Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Short again, this time around middle, Virat Kohli rocks back and short-arm jabs it down to long on for another single.

Keshav Maharaj to Shreyas Iyer, A bit short and wide, punched away square of the back foot on the off side for a single by Iyer.

Keshav Maharaj to Shreyas Iyer, Another flighted delivery, drifted onto middle, kept out by Shreyas Iyer.

Keshav Maharaj to Shreyas Iyer, Shreyas Iyer shimmies back and forth in his crease before blocking the flighted delivery outside off toward cover-point.

Keshav Maharaj to Shreyas Iyer, Flighted delivery on a nagging length around middle and pushed through a bit quicker. Iyer tucks it to mid-wicket.

Kagiso Rabada to Shreyas Iyer, Short of a length outside off, tapped away off the back foot past point for a single.

Kagiso Rabada to Shreyas Iyer, Keeps banging the ball back of a length and brings the line over the stumps this time, gets a bit of an extra bounce as well. Shreyas Iyer does well to get behind and keep the ball down on the deck.

Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Back of a length again and outside off, Virat Kohli hops and nudges it down off the outside edge through backward point for one more.

Kagiso Rabada to Shreyas Iyer, Banged in short this time over middle, Shreyas Iyer gets in position quickly and plays a well-controlled pull shot toward deep square leg for a single.

Kagiso Rabada to Shreyas Iyer, Back of a length and around off, blocked off the back foot by Iyer.

Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Caught in two minds! Fuller in length and outside off, Virat Kohli looks to drive at it but at the last moment tries to pull the bat away. The ball takes the under edge and runs down to third man for a run. The 100 is now up for India.

Keshav Maharaj to Shreyas Iyer, Well bowled! Pushed through quicker and on a fuller length on off, Shreyas Iyer is waiting on the back foot and has to hurry in order to get a bat on it.

Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Nicely tossed up on the stumps, Virat Kohli uses his wrists and drives it down to long on for a single.

Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Floats this one up a bit fuller on middle, Virat Kohli defends it off the front foot.

Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Nicely flighted on leg stump, Virat Kohli plays it with a much straighter bat this time and blocks it out.

Keshav Maharaj to Shreyas Iyer, Quicker and flatter this time around off, pushed away through covers for one more.

Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Tentative from Kohli! Nicely drifted into the legs, Virat Kohli looks to work it leg side but the ball grips and turns and Kohli gets a leading edge through mid off. Collects a single as well.

Kagiso Rabada to Shreyas Iyer, Pitched up outside off, Shreyas Iyer gets on the front foot and punches it on the up but finds the fielder at point.

Kagiso Rabada to Shreyas Iyer, Shortens the length a bit more and bowls it outside off, Shreyas Iyer eases it off the back foot square through the cover region and picks up a couple of runs.

Kagiso Rabada to Shreyas Iyer, Keeps a shade low! Bowled back of a length again and angled in from around off, this one jags back in sharply and keeps a bit low as well. Shreyas Iyer is caught on the back foot but manages to keep it out.

Kagiso Rabada to Shreyas Iyer, Goes full and straight now, angling it into middle and leg, Shreyas Iyer nails the on-drive but straight to mid on.

Kagiso Rabada to Shreyas Iyer, Bowls this one back of a length over the off stump, Shreyas Iyer gets on the back foot and keeps it down on the off side.

Kagiso Rabada to Shreyas Iyer, Pitches this one up around the fifth stump line and shaping away, Shreyas Iyer shoulders arms at it.

Keshav Maharaj to Shreyas Iyer, Tossed up around off, Shreyas Iyer gets a stride out and punches it away through cover for a single. Testing first over from Keshav Maharaj.

Keshav Maharaj to Shreyas Iyer, This is full and floated on the legs, Shreyas Iyer pushes it tentatively back to the bowler.

Keshav Maharaj to Shreyas Iyer, Nicely drifted in again on middle and this one goes straight on, Shreyas Iyer leans forward to keep it out.

Shreyas Iyer comes out to the middle now.

Keshav Maharaj to Shubman Gill, OUT! BOWLED'EM! That is a ripper of a delivery from Keshav Maharaj! He gets this one to drift in nicely from middle and forces Shubman Gill to get on the front foot and play at it. Gill is first beaten in the flight and then every finger spinner's dream, the dip and grip, turning away past the outside edge and knocks over the top of off stump. Gill is left baffled and it is sent upstairs to check but replays only confirm the same and Gill has to walk back now. Maharaj strikes with a beauty in his first over.

Keshav Maharaj to Shubman Gill, Wide! Looks to slide one into the legs but gets it down the leg side.

Keshav Maharaj to Shubman Gill, Nicely drifted into middle and leg, Shubman Gill leans on and strokes it away to mid on.

Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli, Starts off with a floated delivery, full and around off, Virat Kohli just gently pushes it out toward covers and picks up a quick single.

Powerplay 2! South Africa can breathe a big sigh of relief as they are now allowed four fielders outside the inner ring till the 40th over. Also, we will see spin for the first time as Keshav Maharaj comes into the attack now.

Kagiso Rabada to Shubman Gill, Goes fuller and on middle, angling in, Shubman Gill knocks it down the pitch.

Kagiso Rabada to Shubman Gill, On a length and around off, Shubman Gill pushes it towards short covers.

Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Back of a length and around off, Virat Kohli guides it towards third man for a single.

Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Two in two! Kagiso Rabada pitches this one up again, on middle, Virat Kohli stays there and closes the face of the bat a bit and drills it down the ground wide of mid on for a glorious boundary.

Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Aerial but safe! This is full again and around off, Virat Kohli goes with hard hands and drives it uppishly but well wide of mid off for another boundary.

Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Fullish delivery, on off, Virat Kohli pushes it towards covers and calls for the run but is sent back.

Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, Pulls his length back a bit, on leg, Virat Kohli works it through square leg for a run.

Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Nicely played! This is full and around middle, angling in, Virat Kohli uses the flick of the wrists to clip it towards the vacant deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli, Back of a length and on off, Virat Kohli dabs it towards short covers.

Marco Jansen to Shubman Gill, Risky run! This is on a hard length and on middle, Shubman Gill pats it in front of mid off and sets off for the run, Temba Bavuma picks up the ball and throws it while diving in the air but misses and Gill makes his ground.

Marco Jansen to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Nice shot! Marco Jansen lands this short of a length and around middle, Shubman Gill gets into position quickly and swats it over mid-wicket for a boundary.

Marco Jansen to Shubman Gill, On a length and on off, slower too, Shubman Gill keeps it out to the off side.

Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Another beauty from Rabada! He hits the good length and on off again, shaping away this time, Virat Kohli has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge again.

Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Almost chopped on! This is on a hard length and around off, Virat Kohli tries to dab it away but gets a bottom edge as the ball bounces over the stumps behind.

Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Good comeback from Rabada! He lands this back of a length and just around off, nips away with extra bounce, Virat Kohli gets a bit surprised as he looks to keep it out but misses as the ball goes past the outside edge to the keeper.

Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Birthday boy gets off the mark in some style! Kagiso Rabada goes fuller this time and around off, Virat Kohli strides forward a bit and plays a perfect cover drive to get his first boundary of the match.

Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, BEAUTY! Kagiso Rabada lands this on a good length and on the fifth stump line, shaping away sharply, Virat Kohli looks to push it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, On a length and around off, Virat Kohli pushes it towards short covers.

Marco Jansen to Shubman Gill, Overpitched and around off, Shubman Gill drives it firmly but straight to covers.

Marco Jansen to Shubman Gill, Fuller one and on middle, Shubman Gill knocks it towards mid on.

Marco Jansen to Shubman Gill, SIX! BOOM! Shubman Gill takes on Marco Jansen! This is touch fuller in length and around middle, Shubman Gill skips down the track to get under the ball and tonks it over the long on fence for a biggie. There is some exchange of words between Gill and Jansen.

Marco Jansen to Shubman Gill, Pulls his length back a bit, on middle, Shubman Gill gets behind the line of it and blocks it down the pitch.

Marco Jansen to Shubman Gill, Touch fuller and outside off, Shubman Gill once again offers no shot at it.

Marco Jansen to Shubman Gill, This is on a good length and around off, angling away, Shubman Gill leaves it alone. Terrific start from Rabada, just a leg bye and the big wicket off his first over.

Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli, Back of a length and outside off, shaping away, Virat Kohli lets it go to the keeper.

Virat Kohli walks out to bat on his 35th birthday and he is greeted with a roaring cheer from the crowd.

Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma, OUT! TAKEN! A fantastic catch from the South African skipper! They finally get the breakthrough and it is Kagiso Rabada who draws first blood. This is fuller in length and around off, Rohit Sharma uses his feet and drills it very hard but uppishly, Temba Bavuma who is standing well inside the circle at mid off moves to his right quickly to grab a brilliant catch as it was coming very hard at him. Rohit Sharma goes after a quick-fire knock as India lose their first wicket.

Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma, Kagiso Rabada continues with the good length, on off, shaping in sharply behind the stumps, Rohit Sharma leaves it alone.

Kagiso Rabada to Shubman Gill, Length again, on middle, too, Shubman Gill looks to work it away but misses as the ball goes off his pads towards square leg. A leg bye is taken.

Kagiso Rabada to Shubman Gill, This is on a hard length and around middle, angling in, Shubman Gill misses his flick and gets hit high on the pads.

Kagiso Rabada to Shubman Gill, Kagiso Rabada starts with a good-length delivery, on off, Shubman Gill stabs it in front of point.

Lungi Ngidi to Rohit Sharma, Takes pace off this time, on a length and on off, Rohit Sharma looks to push it away but gets beaten as the ball goes on two bounces to the keeper. 16 runs off the over!

Lungi Ngidi to Rohit Sharma, SIX! Rohit Sharma clears the fence again! Lungi Ngidi lands this back of a length and around middle, Rohit Sharma picks up the length very early and heaves it over the vacant deep square leg fence for another biggie.

Lungi Ngidi to Rohit Sharma, Goes fuller again, on off, Rohit Sharma taps it out towards short covers.

Lungi Ngidi to Rohit Sharma, SIX! BANG! Rohit Sharma goes big now! Lungi Ngidi bowls this one full but on the pads, Rohit Sharma picks it up nicely and whips it over the deep backward square leg fence for an easy maximum. The 50-run partnership comes up between the two openers in no time.

Lungi Ngidi to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Another boundary! Lungi Ngidi serves a loopy low full toss, on middle, Rohit Sharma goes through his shot early and toe-ends it but the ball still goes over mid-wicket and beats the chasing mid on fielder to the fence for four runs.

Lungi Ngidi to Rohit Sharma, Fuller one and around off, Rohit Sharma leans on and blocks it out solidly.

Marco Jansen to Shubman Gill, Short of a length and around off, Shubman Gill bunts it down towards point.

Marco Jansen to Rohit Sharma, DROPPED! Marco Jansen pitches this one up, outside off, tempting the batter, Rohit Sharma goes for it but slices it in the air towards third man where Tabraiz Shamsi runs forward and dives but fails to reach it. They cross. Rohit Sharma get a life here!

Marco Jansen to Rohit Sharma, Fullish and on off, Rohit Sharma blocks it out.

Marco Jansen to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Mistimes the shot but gets the desired result! This is full and around off, Rohit Sharma looks to drive it through covers but hits it with the bottom part of the bat as the ball races past mid on for another boundary.

Marco Jansen to Rohit Sharma, Short of a length and outside off, Rohit Sharma throws his bat at it but misses it. It is called a wide.

Marco Jansen to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Rohit Sharma is in the mood here! Marco Jansen lands this back of a length and around middle, sits up nicely for the batter, Rohit Sharma pulls it off the front foot, he fails to get the perfect connection but there is no fielder in the deep mid-wicket region and the ball rolls over the fence for a boundary.

Marco Jansen to Rohit Sharma, This is on a good length and around off, Rohit Sharma keeps it out to the off side.

Lungi Ngidi to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Excellent batting! Lungi Ngidi goes a bit too full this time, on middle, angling in too, Shubman Gill waits for it and once again whips it with amazing timing through mid-wicket for four more runs.

Lungi Ngidi to Shubman Gill, On a length and around middle, angling in, Shubman Gill pats it down in front of short mid-wicket.

Lungi Ngidi to Rohit Sharma, A slower one now, full and around leg, Rohit Sharma clips it through backward square leg for a single.

Lungi Ngidi to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Runs are flowing at the Eden Gardens! Lungi Ngidi serves this full and around off this time, Rohit Sharma strides forward and drills it from the middle of the bat through extra covers for another boundary.

Lungi Ngidi to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! You cannot bowl there to Rohit Sharma! Lungi Ngidi lands this on a hard length and outside off, Rohit Sharma frees his arms and absolutely carves it over point for a boundary.

Lungi Ngidi to Rohit Sharma, Fuller and in the blockhole, on middle, angling in, Rohit Sharma knocks it towards mid on.

Marco Jansen to Shubman Gill, Short of a length this time, outside off, Shubman Gill offers no shot at it again. 17 runs off the over!

Marco Jansen to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Beautiful shot! Marco Jansen serves this full and on middle this time, Shubman Gill takes a small step forward and uses his wrists well to flick it with exquisite timing through mid-wicket for four more runs.

Marco Jansen to Shubman Gill, Back of a length and around off, angling away, Shubman Gill lets it go to the keeper.

Marco Jansen to Shubman Gill, Marco Jansen is struggling here! He pulls his length back a bit but down the leg side again, Shubman Gill misses his glance. Wided again!

Marco Jansen to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Lovely shot! Marco Jansen overpitches this delivery, on off, Shubman Gill leans on nicely onto his drive and creams it through covers for another boundary.

Marco Jansen to Shubman Gill, Much better! This is on a good length again, on off, Shubman Gill pushes it towards covers.

Marco Jansen to Shubman Gill, Adjusts his length and bowls this full but this time way outside off, Shubman Gill offers no shot at it. It is called a wide again.

Marco Jansen to Shubman Gill, FIVE WIDES! A gift from Marco Jansen! He loses his line and bowls this on a hard length and way, way down the leg side, Shubman Gill is nowhere near the ball as Quinton de Kock behind the stumps also has no chance of stopping that and the ball races to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Marco Jansen to Shubman Gill, Goes fuller but sliding down the leg side, Shubman Gill leaves it alone. Wided.

Marco Jansen to Rohit Sharma, Good start from Marco Jansen! He begins with a good-length delivery, on middle, shaping away a bit, Rohit Sharma looks to work it away but gets squared up as the ball goes off the outside edge towards third man for a single.

Marco Jansen to steam in from the other end.

Lungi Ngidi to Rohit Sharma, Another pitched-up delivery, outside off, Rohit Sharma looks to drive but gets an outside edge as the ball flies through gully towards third man. They cross. Five runs from the first over then!

Lungi Ngidi to Rohit Sharma, Lungi Ngidi continues with his fuller length, on middle, angling in, Rohit Sharma blocks it with a straight bat back to the bowler.

Lungi Ngidi to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Rohit Sharma gets off the mark in style at his second home! Lungi Ngidi pitches this one up again and around off, Rohit Sharma uses his feet and lofts it over extra covers for a boundary, India are underway!

Lungi Ngidi to Rohit Sharma, Good stuff from Ngidi! He goes a touch fuller this time, on middle, shaping in sharply, Rohit Sharma looks to play at it but misses and gets hit on the pads. It is going down the leg side.

Lungi Ngidi to Rohit Sharma, Lungi Ngidi lands this on a good length and outside off, no movement this time, Rohit Sharma lets it go to the keeper.

Lungi Ngidi to Rohit Sharma, Lungi Ngidi starts with a full delivery, right on the money, on off, shaping in, Rohit Sharma drives it nicely towards mid off.

Done with the pre-match formalities and it is now time to get the play underway. The two umpires are out in the middle and so are the players of South Africa. The Indian coach Rahul Dravid rings the bell to mark the start of the match. The Indian openers, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill too stride out to the middle. Lungi Ngidi has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play…

We are minutes away from the start of this much-awaited clash! But first, the two teams will line up along with the mascots for their respective national anthems. It will be the national anthem of South Africa first, followed by the Indian national anthem.

Temba Bavuma, the skipper of South Africa says that they would have batted first as well. Adds that it will be nice challenge to chase as that is an area where they need to gain more confidence. Mentions that they have been performing consistently and will look to improve going forward in the tournament. Informs they have made one change as Tabraiz Shamsi comes in for Gerald Coetzee.

Rohit Sharma, the captain of India says that they will bat first. Adds that it looks like a good pitch but it's more about what they want to do as a team. Mentions that it is going to be a good game between two top sides who have played consistent cricket and it will be a challenge and it will be nice to come out on top in this game. Says that he loves to play here as a player and the team too loves to play here. Informs that they are playing the same team and reckons they don't need to change anything and the bowling lineup has done the job in the last few matches.

South Africa (Playing XI) – Quinton de Kock (WK), Temba Bavuma (C), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi (In place of Gerald Coetzee).

India (Unchanged Playing XI) – Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj.

TOSS – Rohit Sharma flips the coin and it lands in favour of him. India have elected to BAT first.

PITCH REPORT – Ravi Shashtri and Irfan Pathan are pitchside. They say that this pitch looks much better than the last game that was played in this stadium. It will still assist the spinners and there are more patches on this track. The pitch has got some tan to it and there more grass as well but both sides have all bases covered. The skipper winning the last should look to bat first is their final conclusion.

Virat Kohli, the talismanic Indian batter turns 35 today and he returns to the ground where he scored his first ODI hundred and will once again be in search of that record-equalling 49th ODI ton. A massive occasion for both teams but a very special one for Kohli. The toss is coming up in a bit.

South Africa, on the other hand, became the second team to qualify for the semis thanks to a stunning win for Pakistan against the Kiwis. The Proteas batting has been sensational with Quinton de Kock leading the run-scorers charts with three hundreds as well. Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, and David Miller all have played some fantastic knocks in different matches which has helped them to get to this position. However, they have struggled a bit while chasing targets and that is an area they will need to work on quickly as we are in the business end of this mega event. Their bowling also has been excellent with Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, and Lungi Ngidi getting those crucial breakthroughs while Kagiso Rabada is still searching for his top form. Keshav Maharaj handles the spin department while Tabraiz Shamsi can be another good option on slow wickets. They destroyed New Zealand in their last game and will be riding high on confidence to put up a real challenge for the hosts. Will they become the first team to defeat India? Or will the Men in Blue continue their dominating win streak? We will find out soon. Toss and team news in a bit.

India have been absolutely terrific in this World Cup and are on a dream run with seven consecutive victories. Their batting has been brilliant and if Rohit Sharma doesn't get you, Virat Kohli will and if he fails then KL Rahul or Shubman Gill will step up. The positive for them is that Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer both scored runs in the last game and found their form back. Kohli just missed out on equalling Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 hundreds in ODIs but the occasion is perfect for him to achieve that feat in this game on his birthday and at the ground where he scored his first ever ODI hundred. The only setback for them is that Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the tournament but their balance hasn't been affected that much. Mohammed Shami has been breathing fire since getting back in the team while Mohammed Siraj also found his rhythm against Lanka and Jasprit Bumrah has been consistently good at all phases of the game. The spin duo Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja also has been contributing well and they will hope they continue to perform in all three departments and make it eight wins in a row.

Hello and welcome folks! The stage is set for the battle of the bests at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. It is first vs second, it is the best bowling attack against the best batting, it is India taking on South Africa with the top spot on the line. The hosts are still unbeaten and with another win here can cement their league leaders status while the high-flying Proteas will hope to spoil the party and break the winning run of India.

… MATCH DAY …

We have seen some exciting clashes in the 2023 Cricket World Cup and we have some big teams being dealt a heavy blow and blown away but amidst all the chaos, two sides have been head and shoulders above the rest – India and South Africa. The two top sides take on each other at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata in Match number 37 of the competition and this game could determine which side finishes top of the points table when the group stage ends. Hosts India have been unblemished so far and are coming into this clash on the back of an unbelievable 302-run victory against Sri Lanka. It was a game where the likes of Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer all played extremely well but missed out on a ton and a game where we saw India's pace trio simply run through Lanka's batting order. Jasprit Bumrah was consistent as usual but it was Mohammed Siraj who was back to his best against an opposition he loves so dearly. With the job done upfront, Mohammed Shami once again came in and ripped through the rest of the batting order notching up yet another five-fer and that has taken his tally to 13 wickets in just 3 games in this tournament and he also became India's all-time leading wicket-taker in ODI World Cups. With Hardik Pandya ruled out, expect this pace trio to continue ruling the roost. South Africa on the other hand have been near perfect themselves with just one shock loss against the Netherlands against their name. They have notched up some big victories including those against Australia and England but their rout of an in-form New Zealand side in their last game was simply sensational. Quinton de Kock may be on notice period but is having the time of his life with the likes of Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller all in sublime form as well and that makes for a very, very potent batting line up. The bowling is no slouch either as Marco Jansen has been prolific in the first Powerplay and the likes of Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Maharaj have been able to build on the early foundation laid down. India have been hardly challenged so far in this tournament and it seems the Proteas are the ones who are the most likely to cause an upset. But can they do it? Or will India blow them away like they have done to all other sides? We shall find out.