World Cup 2019: How India scripted 6-wicket victory over South Africa (Photos)

First Published Jun 5, 2019, 4:16 PM IST

Southampton: Check out the pictures from India versus South Africa ICC World Cup 2019 match at Southampton on Wednesday (June 5). It was an all-round performance by India as they won by six wickets on a tough pitch at The Hampshire Bowl. After Yuzvendra Chahal (4/51) and Jasprit Bumrah (2/35) shared six wickets, Rohit Sharma (122 not out) hit his 23rd ODI ton to guide the side home to launch their World Cup campaign. India successfully chased down 228.

Captains Faf du Plessis (South Africa) and Virat Kohli (India) at the toss during their ICC World Cup match in Southampton. Also seen are TV commentator Mark Nicholas (left) and match referee Ranjan Madugalle
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Virat Kohli leads the Indian team on to the field
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Indian players line up on the ground as the national anthem plays
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Indian fans filled The Rose Bowl stadium
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Jasprit Bumrah struck early as he sent back Hashim Amla
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Bumrah and Kohli celebrate Amla's wicket
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Indian players congratulate Bumrah
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An Indian fan poses with the tri-colour at the stadium
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Rassie van der Dussen is bowled by Yuzvendra Chahal
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Chahal (left) celebrates with Kohli after dismissing Rassie van der Dussen for 22
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Kuldeep Yadav is ecstatic after taking the wicket of JP Duminy
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du Plessis loses his bat
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Faf du Plessis heads back to the pavilion after being bowled by Chahal for 38
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MS Dhoni and Kohli appeal for LBW against Duminy. The umpire adjudged the left-hander out off Kuldeep
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Dhoni, Chahal and Kohli celebrate a wicket
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Rohit Sharma celebrates his 23rd ODI ton. He remained unbeaten on 122
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Dhoni plays a shot. He made 34
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Hardik Pandya and Rohit celebrate India's win
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Kohli plays a shot. He was dismissed for 18
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Rohit looks to the sky after completing his century
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