India stormed into the T20 series with a bang at Kingsmead in Durban, leaving South Africa needing more than just sunscreen. Sanju Samson smashed his way to a heroic century, powering India to 202/8—and possibly sending a few of those cricket balls on a world tour of their own.
South Africa, meanwhile, couldn’t keep up with Samson’s “six-and-out” pace, ending up 61 runs short. It seems the Proteas were playing hide-and-seek with the runs, while India was busy sending them on a round-the-world cricket cruise!
Sanju Samson’s Masterclass
Samson didn’t just bat—he unleashed a fireworks display, smashing 107 off 50 balls with ten sixes and seven fours, practically turning Kingsmead into his batting amusement park. With that kind of power, he didn’t just win Player of the Match; he probably left the South African bowlers wondering if they should’ve brought helmets, pillows, or maybe just a map to find all those balls scattered across Durban! Samson’s knock was like a loud cricket announcement: “Guess who’s here to stay? And he’s bringing his sixes along!”
Clinical Bowling Performance
Samson (wk) may have set off the fireworks, but Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi swooped in to clean up like two bouncers, shutting down the party. Armed with their sneaky spin, they turned South Africa’s chase into more of a “slow stroll back to the dugout,” snatching three wickets each and keeping the run rate lower than an elevator in freefall. By the end of their spell, the Proteas were packing up at 141 in just 17.5 overs, probably wondering if it was too late to request a refund on the pitch!
Match Summary
- Match Result: India won by 61 runs
- India’s Score: 202/8 (20 overs)
- South Africa’s Score: 141 (17.5 overs)
- Player of the Match: Sanju Samson
- Key Performances: Sanju Samson (107 off 50 balls), Varun Chakravarthy (3/25), Ravi Bishnoi (3/28)
India Dominates South Africa in 1st T20I
