A four-match T20 series was played between India and South Africa, which Team India won 3-1. The Indian team played like a world champion throughout the series. In three out of the four matches, India posted scores of over 200. The fourth T20 match saw exceptional batting from Team India, with several records being broken. The heroes of this match were Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson, who both batted brilliantly.
Records Set by Sanju and Tilak
In the fourth T20 match between India and South Africa, Indian star batsmen Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma both scored centuries. Their centuries helped India post a massive total of 283 runs for the loss of just one wicket in 20 overs. The two players broke several records during this game. Tilak Varma played an unbeaten innings of 120 runs from just 47 balls, while Sanju Samson scored 109 runs from 56 balls. Here’s a look at the list of records set by these two batsmen:
- India recorded its second-highest T20 International score.
- The 210* run partnership between Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma became the highest partnership for India in T20 Internationals.
- Tilak Varma scored back-to-back centuries, becoming the second Indian batsman to achieve this feat.
- This was the first time in a T20 International innings involving full member nations that two batsmen scored centuries.
- Sanju Samson became the first batsman in the world to score three T20 International centuries in a single year.
- India defeated South Africa by 135 runs, marking South Africa’s biggest defeat in T20 Internationals.
Match Summary
In the match between India and South Africa, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and opted to bat first. Team India took the field and scored 283 runs for the loss of just one wicket in 20 overs. South Africa then came in to chase a target of 284 runs but was bowled out for 148 in 18.2 overs. With this victory, India secured both the match and the series.