Ind vs SA, World Cup 2019, Live score: India beat South Africa by 6 wickets, Rohit slams stellar ton

Background

India opened their World Cup campaign with a thumping win over South Africa at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on Wednesday. Faf Du Plessis won the toss and  elected to bat first. South Africa could only manage to score 227 runs as the Indian bowlers consistently picked up wickets to make inroads into their batting lineup. India chased down the target easily with Rohit Sharma top scoring with a brilliant ton.

22:47 PM (IST)  •  05 Jun 2019

India chase down 228-run target posted by South Africa with relative ease. Rohit Sharma stars with a stellar ton

22:40 PM (IST)  •  05 Jun 2019

There is late but little hope for South Africa as Morris scalps MS Dhoni..India are in striking distance of the target with 6 wickets in hand

22:27 PM (IST)  •  05 Jun 2019

Chasing a paltry 228-run target, India have put 200 on the board.. The Men in Blue need only 28 more to get

22:12 PM (IST)  •  05 Jun 2019

India on course to achieve the 228-run target as Rohit Sharma brings up his 23rd ton. It has been a brilliant batting effort by the 'Hitman' of Indian cricket

21:59 PM (IST)  •  05 Jun 2019

India is cantering away to the target as Rohit Sharma nears his 33rd ODI ton