India set record for highest T20I innings total on South African soil

In the fourth and final T20 International in Johannesburg, Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma delivered outstanding performances, leading India to a commanding total of 283 for 1 against South Africa.

This score represents India's highest-ever T20I total on foreign soil and the highest by any team in South Africa.

The match was marked by several noteworthy records, including the remarkable achievement of two Indian batters scoring centuries in the same T20I innings.



Samson and Varma also established a new record for the highest Indian partnership in T20 Internationals, amassing 210 runs off just 93 balls for the second wicket.

Samson, who had scored a brilliant century in the first game, continued his exceptional form, smashing 109 not out off 56 balls.

Varma, batting at number three, showcased his newfound confidence and power, contributing a magnificent 120 not out off 47 balls.

Samson now boasts three T20I centuries in his last five innings, including two ducks, while Varma has achieved back-to-back T20I centuries.

Samson reached his century in 51 balls, while Varma accomplished the feat in a mere 41 balls.

Abhishek Sharma played a crucial role in setting the stage for the innings, scoring a quickfire 36 off 18 balls, including four towering sixes in the Powerplay.

The Indian batters capitalized on a batting-friendly track with true bounce, smashing a record-breaking 23 sixes, demonstrating the effectiveness of hitting through the line by simply clearing their front leg.

Samson hit nine maximums, while Varma led the way with an impressive ten sixes.