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Ben Stokes confirms he is fit to make his first appearance of the World Cup in England's crucial match against South Africa on Saturday.

"Virat Kohli will take the plaudits after yet another masterful knock in this chase but this was a display that showed India's might in all areas..." is the verdict of Sam Drury in his match report.

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India made light work of the chase as openers Shubman Gill (53) and skipper Rohit Sharma (48) began in imperious fashion with a stand of 88 for the first wicket.

However, the day belonged to Virat Kohli who made his first hundred of the tournament. Ever the showman he sensed an opportunity to inject some adrenaline into a game which was meandering to a finish.

The India batter upped the ante as he chased a century, smacking a six off Nasum Ahmed to seal victory by seven wickets and reach three figures - his 48th hundred in ODIs.

A quick recap then. Bangladesh were asked to bat first and after a circumspect start looked well placed to make a competitive total at 91-0 in the 15th over, thanks to 51 from Tanzid Hasan, but they were unable to kick on and lost wickets at regular interbals.

Liton Das was guilty of giving his wicket away cheaply on 66 when he needed to bat through. India were electric in the field - and especially Ravdrina Jadeja who took a superb catch to dismiss Mushfiqur Rahim.

Mahmudullah struck some blows towards the end of the innings but a total of 256 felt below par.

India captain Rohit Sharma: "It was a good win. We did not start well but we pulled it back well in the middle stages and at the back end as well. The last three games we have played, our fielding has been superb. We continued that today. It is something that is in your control. You try and put in as much effort as you can. Bowlers were smart enough to understand what sort of lines and lengths were needed.

"All of us in the squad have gone through such pressure - crowds coming in big numbers. It is special for us. The crowd has not disappointed us and I am pretty sure it is going to get bigger and louder moving forward."

On Ravindra Jadeja: "He was brilliant with the ball and took a brilliant catch. But a hundred is a hundred [from Virat Kohli] - you cannot beat that."

On Hardik Pandya's injury: "He pulled up a bit sore. There is no major damage, that is good for us. But obviously with an injury like that, we have to assess every day and we will do whatever is required."

Ed The Eagle: Another rather insipid game. They’ve all been too one-sided.

Here's that Virat Kohli six finish to win the game and bring up his first century of this World Cup. You suspect it will not be the last time he reaches three figures in the tournament.

Steven Finn
Former England bowler on ±«Óãtv Test Match Special

It seems Rohit Sharma has pulled them together as a team. Sometimes you can look at Indian cricket teams and it can look fragmented. But here the camaraderie they seem to have it is just easing the pressure and external noise. So many people want them to win so the quieter he can make that noise the better chance they have of performing.

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Former England bowler on ±«Óãtv Test Match Special

India look formidable at the moment. Only two teams could challenge them now I think. South Africa could post a big total. And then the camaraderie of New Zealand could pose a challenge too.

It was almost as if Virat Kohli sensed the opportunity to create some theatre.

Knowing he had the capacity to blow off the roof at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium if he made a hundred.

A man who writes his own scripts. Like him, or loathe him. it's impossible to ignore him.

Player of the match, India's Virat Kohli: "I wanted to make a big contribution.

"I've had a few fifties in World Cups and haven't converted them so I just wanted to finish the game off this time around and hang around to the end, which is what I've done over the years for the team.

"It was a dream start for me with two free hits. It just calms you done and lets you get into the innings.

"The pitch was pretty good, it allowed me to play my game and just hit the gaps.

"There is a great atmosphere in the changing room, we're loving each other's company, the spirit is there for everyone to see on the field.

"We understand it's a long tournament and you need to create some momentum for the guys to come out and play like this.

"It's a special feeling playing at home in front of all these people and we just want to make the most of it."

An innings from Virat Kohli which absolutely oozed class. He brought it up 97 balls including six fours and four sixes.

Inevitably he is named player of the match.

Against the backdrop of the bedlam in Pune, we'll hear from him shortly.

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Some wild scenes of celebration. What a thriller that was. It's absolute mayhem here.

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The crowd goes mad. Kohli heaves a huge sigh of relief and gives Rahul a big hug. His third World Cup century.

India win by seven wicketspublished at 16:55 British Summer Time 19 October 2023

16:55 BST 19 October 2023

"Kohli, Kohli" roar the crowd as the India batter salutes the crowd at Pune. They will not forget this knock in a while.

Kohli makes centurypublished at 16:54 British Summer Time 19 October 2023

16:54 BST 19 October 2023

A flamingo-esque flick over cow corner brings Virat Kohli six runs, a near-flawless century and victory for India.

A single off the final ball of Hasan Mahmud's over, poked down the ground, and Virat Kohli is on 97.

India need two runs. Kohli needs three for the milestone. The crowd are at fever pitch.

Here's ones of those sixes from moments ago.