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ODI World Cup: South Africa coach Rob Walter heaped praise on India, calling them a ‘hell of a team’, ‘very balanced’ and ‘highly skilled’ after the visitors received a 243-run thrashing from the hosts’ in the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup league match at the Eden Gardens.

Propelled by birthday boy Virat Kohli’s 49th ODI century, putting him equal with the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, along with a fine 77 from Shreyas Iyer, India posted 326/5 after electing to bat first. In reply, Ravindra Jadeja took 5-33 as South Africa were bowled out for 83 in 27.1 overs.

“I mean, they're a hell of a team. And very well balanced and highly skilled. There's no way around it. They've won every game and they've won it well.You have to believe that on a day if you execute your skills, you've also got a chance and we just didn't (do it) right from the word go,” said Walter in the post-match press conference.