India's batsman Sanju Samson, centre, runs as he reaches his 100 runs during the T20 International cricket match between South Africa and India, at Kingsmead stadium in Durban, South Africa.
IND Vs RSA, 1st T20I: India Thrash South Africa By 61 Runs As Sanju Samson Fires Century
On November 8, Friday, India once again outclassed South Africa, defeating them by 61 runs in the 1st T20I at Kingsmead, Durban in a match that evoked memories of their ICC T20 World Cup 2024 final clash. Sanju Samson was the star of the show, posting 107 off 50 balls and becoming the first Indian batter to score back-to-back T20I centuries. Batting first, India scored a challenging 202/9, and then they bowled out the Proteas for just 141 in 17.5 overs. Clinical spells from Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi, both claiming three wickets each, helped India secure a comfortable victory. The second match of the four-match series is scheduled to be played St. George's Park, Gqeberha on Sunday.
South Africa vs India: India's captain Suryakumar Yadav, left, with teammates leave the field after winning against South Africa | Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe
India's captain Suryakumar Yadav, left, with teammates leave the field at the end of the T20 International cricket match between South Africa and India, at Kingsmead stadium in Durban, South Africa. India beat South Africa by 61 runs.
South Africa vs India: India's Hardik Pandya, left, celebrates with Rinku Singh, after taking a catch to dismiss South Africa's batsman Marco Jansen | Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe
India's Hardik Pandya, left, celebrates with teammate Rinku Singh, after taking a catch to dismiss South Africa's batsman Marco Jansen for 12 runs during the T20 International cricket match between South Africa and India, at Kingsmead stadium in Durban, South Africa.
South Africa vs India: South Africa's batsman Gerald Coetzee plays a shot | Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe
South Africa's batsman Gerald Coetzee, centre, plays a shot as India's bowler Ravi Bishnoi attempts fielding it during the T20 International cricket match between South Africa and India, at Kingsmead stadium in Durban, South Africa.
South Africa vs India: India's bowler Varun Chakravarthy, left, watches on his delivery | Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe
India's bowler Varun Chakravarthy, left, watches on his delivery during the T20 International cricket match between South Africa and India, at Kingsmead stadium in Durban, South Africa.
South Africa vs India: India's bowler Varun Chakravarthy celebrates after dismissing South Africa's batsman Ryan Rickelton | Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe
India's bowler Varun Chakravarthy, centre, celebrates with teammates after dismissing South Africa's batsman Ryan Rickelton for 21 runs during the T20 International cricket match between South Africa and India, at Kingsmead stadium in Durban, South Africa.
South Africa vs India: South Africa's batsman Tristan Stubbs watches on his shot | Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe
South Africa's batsman Tristan Stubbs watches on his shot during the T20 International cricket match between South Africa and India, at Kingsmead stadium in Durban, South Africa.
South Africa vs India: India's bowler Arshdeep Singh celebrates after dismissing South Africa's captain Aiden Markram | Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe
India's bowler Arshdeep Singh, second right, celebrates with teammates after dismissing South Africa's captain Aiden Markram for 8 runs during the T20 International cricket match between South Africa and India, at Kingsmead stadium in Durban, South Africa.
South Africa vs India: India's batsman Sanju Samson celebrates his century | Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe
India's batsman Sanju Samson celebrates his century during the T20 International cricket match between South Africa and India, at Kingsmead stadium in Durban, South Africa.
South Africa vs India: India's batsman Sanju Samson, right, plays a shot | Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe
India's batsman Sanju Samson, right, plays a shot as South Africa's wicketkeeper Heinrich Klaasen watches on during the T20 International cricket match between South Africa and India, at Kingsmead stadium in Durban, South Africa.
South Africa vs India: ndia's captain Suryakumar Yadav watches his shot | Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe
India's captain Suryakumar Yadav watches his shot during the T20 International cricket match between South Africa and India, at Kingsmead stadium in Durban, South Africa.
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