"Eden Gardens became a sea of light as the crowd lit up their mobile phones in anticipation when Ravindra Jadeja nudged a single off Kagiso Rabada to bring Virat Kohli on strike on 99 in the 49th over..." writes Tom Mallows in his match report.

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Carlos Brathwaite
Ex-West Indies all-rounder on BBC Test Match Special

Virat Kohli is one of the greatest, if not the greatest white ball player with the bat in hand. He broke the game down in stages, he and Shreyas Iyer decided they needed a big partnership, he dropped anchor and players batted around him. We know if it wasn't an important hundred he'd have played with a bit more impetus. But his ability to execute is why he's one of the modern day greats.

India captain Rohit Sharma: "I think we are getting better. We look how we have played in the last three games. We played better in terms of adapting to the situation. Again today it was not an easy pitch. You needed some like Virat Kohi to bat the situation. Same with Shreyas Iyer. We knew we had the runs on the board to put the ball in the right areas and the pitch would do the rest.

"You have to stick with the guys who have done well for you. Mohammed Shami was not part of the squad in the first few games and it shows the mindset of the players. Shreyas Iyer is the same. The last two games he has showed the class he has.

"Myself and Shubman Gill let the instincts take over at the start and we go out and play the kind of cricket we are playing. Ravindra Jadeja goes under the radar but he is an important player. He knows what is expected in this team.

"We are not getting ahead of ourselves. There are couple of big games to come. We have to stay in the moment which has been the talk from day one. We want to show our potential."

South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma: "Look we know it's a challenge. We know there's a narrative about us chasing. We didn't do that game a lot of justice. But I think we have our conversations as a batting group, we have discuss it unemotionally."

On the first 10 overs: "That did make it a bit of a challenge, we did do quite well after that. Our biggest challenge was taking wickets, they had a big partnership with Kohli and Iyer.

"The wicket played the way we suspected it would play, against all the advice we were getting. We expected it to deteriorate, but we weren't able to adapt our skills accordingly. We could be here for the semi-finals, we got a proper look, we have to adapt."

Carlos Brathwaite
Ex-West Indies all-rounder on BBC Test Match Special

It's all about written in the stars, the only thing that can stop India is themselves. They look superior to everything we've seen so far, so that's why they'll qualify top of the table.

Andy Zaltzman
Cricket statistician on Test Match Special

On X: "India are the second team to bowl two opponents out for under 100 in a single men's World Cup (Sri Lanka 55, South Africa 83).

"Sri Lanka also did so in 2007 (bowled out Bermuda for 78, Ireland for 77). India had never previously dismissed their opponents for <100 in a World Cup match."

Player of the match Virat Kohli: "It was a big game and we were playing the toughest team in the tournament who have played well so far. Because it's my birthday it becomes more special. I had the sense it's going to be something more than just one more game in the World Cup. I woke up with that excitement.

"People from the outside look at the game in a different way to us. When the openers start that way it looks a belter but with the old ball it slows down. I did the job the team required me to do and everyone can express themselves around me. Once were above 315 we knew it was above par."

On equalling Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI centuries: "For me it's too much to take in right now. To equal my hero's record is a huge honour. People like comparisons. I am never going to be as good as him. He is perfection with batting. It's an emotional moment. I know where I come from and to watch him on TV. His appreciation means a lot to me.

"I am enjoying playing cricket all over again. I am happy God has blessed me with that enjoyment."

Carlos Brathwaite
Ex-West Indies all-rounder on BBC Test Match Special

Image source, Getty Images

The only thing which can stop India is themselves. They are superior to everyone in all regards, and that's why they are top of the log.

We'll be hearing from both captains and the player of the match - I think I can guess who it is - so stick with us.

Carlos Brathwaite
Ex-West Indies all-rounder on BBC Test Match Special

I was going to say Kohli wins by 18 runs, South Africa haven't even reached his personal milestone.

India win by 243 runspublished at 15:03 Greenwich Mean Time 5 November 2023

15:03 GMT 5 November 2023

Fireworks light up the sky at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Remember remember the 5th of November, India, Jadeja and Kohli.

Nikesh Rughani
BBC Test Match Special commentator

We were building this up as the battle between the two best sides in this competition. There's only been one side at the races.

Carlos Brathwaite
Ex-West Indies all-rounder on BBC Test Match Special

The joy on his face when he took that, realising he's taken a World Cup five-fer. If it wasn't for his ears he'd be smiling in a circle.

Image source, Getty Images

Sahil Oberoi: I've never seen a collective bowling unit dominate a World Cup like this before, and I've been watching World Cup Cricket since 1996. Thrilling to watch as an Indian fan.

Ravindra Jadeja is hunting for a five-wicket haul as he is brought back by Rohit Sharma. Here's his previous four.

Firdose Moonda
Cricinfo writer on BBC Test Match Special

It's good signs that Ngidi is out there, as South Africa don't have many options to replace him either in the squad or outside it. There's a lot of injury about.

Jasprit Bumrah is, indeed, brought back by Rohit Sharma in an attempt to apply the coup de grace.

Marco Jansen content to block and duck out until Bumrah offers him a slower ball at the end of the over which the South Africa all-rounder drives to the boundary for four.