World Cup 2019: South Africa on the brink as India get off to a winning start

After winning the toss, South Africa could only manage 227/9, which wasn't enough as Rohit Sharma's unbeaten century helped India get over the line.

It was a clinical performance from India that leaves the Proteas on the brink | AP 

After winning the toss, nothing else went right for South Africa | Twitter/ICC

The problem started early as Bumrah got rid of both Proteas openers | AP

Then it was the Chahal show | AP

When he was done, Chahal finished with figures of 4/51 | AP

Phehlukwayo, Morris and Rabada did their bit to push the total beyond 200 | AP

It wasn't a great start for India as both Dhawan and Kohli were dismissed cheaply | AP

After some consolidation, KL Rahul missed a golden opportunity to cement his spot | AP

Rohit stuck around and scored his 23rd ODI century to seal the game | AP

The spinners going wicket-less in 19 overs didn't help South Africa's cause | AP

Morris dismissing Dhoni and crashing into the stumps in the process was the last highlight for the Proteas in an otherwise forgettable game | AP