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World Cup 2015: President Pranab Mukherjee Congratulates Team India on Win vs South Africa
India defeated South Africa by 130 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to break their World Cup jinx of never winning against the Proteas in the mega-event.
- Press Trust of India
- Updated: February 22, 2015 05:13 PM IST
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Team India celebrates after beating South Africa by 130 runs.© Getty Images
New Delhi:
President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday congratulated the Indian cricket team after the victory over South Africa in the World Cup in Melbourne.(India Script Historic Win)
India defeated South Africa by 130 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to break their World Cup jinx of never winning against the Proteas in the mega-event.(Highlights)
"Congratulations on your second victory in ICC World Cup 2015; the first ever win against S.Africa in World Cup matches," President Mukherjee tweeted soon after the team's victory.
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