Images: India crush pre-tournament favourites SA in Champions Trophy opener
India beat South Africa by 26 runs in the first match of the Champions Trophy. Photos from the match.
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Rohit Sharma, right, and teammate Shikhar Dhawan tap gloves in the middle of the pitch as they play against South Africa during their group stage ICC Champions Trophy cricket match in Cardiff, Wales. Alastair Grant/Associated Press
Rohit Sharma edges through the slips during the match against SA. He scored a fine 65. Alastair Grant/Associated Press
Shikhar Dhawan, right, reacts as he reaches his century, watched by teammate Virat Kohli. Alastair Grant/Associated Press
Ravindra Jadeja celebrates taking the catch to dismiss South Africa's AB de Villiers. Alastair Grant/Associated Press
Ravindra Jadeja falls to the ground as South Africa's Robin Peterson pushes past for a single run during their group stage ICC Champions Trophy cricket match in Cardiff, Wales. Alastair Grant/ Associated Press
Ishant Sharma goes airborne as he attempts to catch out South Africa's Ryan McLaren. India won by 26 runs. Alastair Grant/Associated Press