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The journey of Team India in the ODI World Cup 2023 has been nothing short of spectacular. The Men in Blue recently secured their eighth consecutive win in the tournament, leaving the entire nation brimming with exci💟tement and pride.
This win for India came against South Africa at Eden Gardens and was also marked by a remarkable feat for their star batter Virat Kohli as he contributed to the team’s victory by smashing a brilliant ton and equalling legendary Sachin Tendulkar‘s world record of 49 ODI centuries.
As the nation celebrated India’s win and Virat’s record feat, political leaders from across the spectrum also joined in to extend their congratulations to Team India and the Delhi-born cricketer.
Virat Kohli’s record century and India’s eighth consecutive win
India innings:
India’s journey to their eighth consecutive victory in the ODI World Cup was filled with thrilling moments. After being asked to bat first, the Indian innings began with a bang as Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill took on the South African bowlers. However, when they departed, it was Virat who took charge. The maestro exhibited his class and experience, crafting a masterful innings that earned him his 49th ODI century, a record that꧅ tie💦d him with the legendary Sachin.
Virat’s century, adorned with ten boundaries, was a sight to behold, not just for fans at Eden Gardens but for cricket enthusiasts around the world. Adding to India’s total, Shreyas Iyer played a pivotal role, contributing a crucial 77 runs to power India to a competitive total of 326/5. Interestingly, Virat’s phenomenal century came on his birthday, making it a double celebration for the Indian cricketing icon.
South Africa innings:
In response, South Africa faced the daunting task of chasing down 327 runs. Unfortunately for them, they struggled to build partnerships and kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Although some batters showed promise, they couldn’t convert their starts into substantial scores. India’s bowlers were relentless, with Ravindra Jadeja emerging as the star, claiming five wickets for just 33 runs in his nine-over spell. Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav also made crucial contributions with the ball, securing wickets that added to South Africa’s misery and guided India to victory.
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Reactions of prominent Indian politicians to the victory
As the match concluded and India’s cricket fans revelled in their national team’s victory, several prominent politicians, including India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal, Smriti Irani, Akhilesh Yadav, Yogi Adityanath, took to social media to share their heartfelt 🧸congratulations.
Here’s how Indian politicians reacted:
Our cricket team is triumphant yet ag🍌ain! Congratulations to the team for a splendid peꩵrformance against South Africa. Great teamwork.
They have also given a great birthday gift to 𒊎Virat Kohli, who played a lovel𒉰y innings today.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)
Team INDIA on a roll 🇮🇳
Congratulations to the Men in Blue for yeꩲt another emphatic victory.
And a truly special day forဣ Virat, who has been superb throughout the tournament, to equal the ODI centuries record.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi)
…एक और 'विराट' विजय!
दक्षिण अफ्रीका के विरुद्ध भारत कꦰी🔯 अविस्मरणीय जीत आज बेहद खास है।
पूरी🐓 भारतीय क्रिकेट टीम का अभिनंदन! देश वासियों को हार्दिक बधाई!
जय हिंद🇮🇳
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath)
A Virat Victory!
Team India, you're beyond spectacular! 8th win in a row! 🙌 's birthday century was the icing on the cake!
Many congratulations to him and the entire team for keeping our hearts racing with their unstoppable momentum. Let's bring it home!…
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani)
वर्ल्ड कप मैच में दक्षिण अफ़्रीका पर 243 रन की बड़ी और शानदार 💝जीत की पूरी टीम इंडिया और सभी देशवासियों को बहुत-बहुत बधाई। बस तीन जीत और, फिर विश्व कप हमारा होगा। 🇮🇳
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal)
The run and record machine of India! 🔥
Congratulations on yet another magnificent𒁏 century and a very happy birthday too.
— Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia)
विराट का शतक
और
4.4 करोड़ दर्शकIndia enjoys lowest cost of data. का कमाल।
— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw)
इंडिया की जीत का सिलसिला यूँ ♛ही जारी🌄 रहेगा। टीम इंडिया की मज़बूती में ही उसकी जीत का राज है। ये रणनीति की जीत है।
— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh)
Another feather in our cap.
Kudos to our cricket team for winning the match against South Africa. You displayed our winning spirit in all its brilliance. The nation swells in pride𒁏 at your stellar performance. May the victories continue to be yours.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah)
India completely dominated the proceedings in today’s match against South Africa. Team India is playing like a true Champ🌳ion and it remains unbeatable in this World Cup.
Congratulations to Team India on registering another remarkable victory and c🥀ontinuing its winning streak.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh)
🇮🇳 A Roaring Triumph!
Team India dominates South Africa in the World Cup 2023, securinওg a resounding victory by a substantial margin. The nation erupts in pride as our cricketing heroes march forward in ♐the quest for glory. Keep shining Team India, bring the cup again 🏏…
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari)
What a win!!!🇮🇳
Team Bharat 🇮🇳 set the World Cup 'pitch' ablaze, and 'delivered' an unforgettable performance!
It was a 'boundary-blitz' as we 'bowled' South Africa over, leaving them 'stumped' and cheering our way to triumph!
From 'power-hitting' to 'spin-tacular' teamwork,…— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur)
एकदिवसीय क्रिकेट विश्वचषक २०२३ मध्ये भारतीय संघाचा दक्षिण आफ्रिका संघावर विजय…
क्रिकेट विश्वचषक २🎉०२३ स्पर्धेच्या लीग सामन्यांमध्ये सलग आठव्या लढतीत टीम इंडिया ने दक्षिण आफ्रिका क्रिकेट संघाच्या डावपेचांना सुरुंग लावत विजय⛎ी धमाका केला.
सर्वप्रथम फलंदाजी करताना…
— Eknath Shinde – एकनाथ शिंदे (@mieknathshinde)
🏏 IND won by 243 runs – A memorable victory!
An electrifying performance by Team India, scoring an impressive 326/5. 🙌 South Africa fought valiantly, but India's bowlers were relentless. Today reaffirms India's dominance on the cricketing stage.
Congratulations to the Indian…— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis)
