India kicked off their four-match T20I series against South Africa in style, securing a dominant 61-run victory in Durban. Setting a challenging target of 203 runs, India’s bowling attack dismantled the South African lineup, holding them to 141 in just 17.5 overs. Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi shone with three wickets each, while Avesh Khan chipped in with two dismissals, cementing India’s impressive defense.
The star of India’s innings was Sanju Samson, who delivered a spectacular century. Scoring 107 runs off just 50 balls, Sanju Samson’s knock was packed with seven fours and 10 sixes at a strike rate of 214.00. This powerful performance not only helped India post a formidable total of 202/8 in 20 overs but also marked Samson as the first Indian to score back-to-back hundreds in T20Is, an achievement celebrated widely by fans and players alike.
Following the match, Sanju Samson shared a celebratory photo on Instagram, showing him raising his bat with a serious expression.
The post garnered significant attention, with former Rajasthan Royals (RR) teammate and England captain Jos Buttler responding with a fire emoji. Indian cricketers also joined in celebrating Samson’s knock; Sarfaraz Khan responded with celebratory emojis, while wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel commented with “chettaaa,” expressing admiration.
Well played, Sanju Samson!
