Illustrated StoryIndia break South Africa hoodooHaving opted to bat, India had a shaky start with AB de Villiers nailing a direct hit to dismiss Rohit Sharma for a duck Associated PressBut Shikhar Dhawan's measured innings won the momentum back for India Getty ImagesLoading ...Dhawan and Virat Kohli added 127 to ensure India progressed smoothly Getty ImagesKohli scored 46 off 60 balls before pulling an Imran Tahir long hop to midwicket and India were 136 for 2 Associated PressThe arrival of Ajinkya Rahane infused greater urgency to the innings as he struck 79 off 60 balls Getty ImagesDhawan chugged along to 137 - the highest by a batsman against South Africa in World Cups Getty ImagesHowever, South Africa came back in the final overs. Only 80 off the last 10 meant India finished at 307 for 7 Getty ImagesThe chase began unsteadily as South Africa lost both openers and became 40 for 2 Getty ImagesFaf du Plessis' fifty came as a steadying influence, but he lacked support from the other end Getty ImagesIndia gained firm hold of the match when AB de Villiers was run out by Mohit Sharma for 30 Getty ImagesR Ashwin varied his pace cleverly and claimed figures of 3 for 41 to keep the pressure on South Africa Getty ImagesIndia's fielding and bowling was markedly better as South Africa lost their last five wickets for 30 runs, and lost the match by 130 runs Getty ImagesIndiaSouth AfricaIndia vs South AfricaICC Cricket World CupRead in AppElevate your reading experience on ESPNcricinfo App.Download App Now
