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India vs South Africa highlights, 1st T20I: Sanju Samson shines as India beat South Africa by 61 runs, take 1-0 lead in four-match series

India vs South Africa highlights, 1st T20I: Sanju Samson scored a scintillating century as India inflicted a 61-run defeat on Sout...

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The Times of India | Nov 09, 2024, 00:28:10 IST

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India beat South Africa by 61 runs

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00:28 (IST), Nov, 09

India vs South Africa Live Score: Man of the Match

Sanju Samson is the Man of the Match for his blistering 107 off 50 balls.

00:22 (IST), Nov, 09

India vs South Africa Live Score: Sanju Samson shines as India beat South Africa by 61 runs, take 1-0 lead in four-match series

Sanju Samson scored a scintillating century as India inflicted a 61-run defeat on South Africa in the first T20I on Friday.

Invited to bat, Samson blazed away to 107 off 50 balls, hitting as many as 10 sixes and seven fours to help India post 202 for 8.

The spin duo of Varun Chakaravarthy (3/25) and Ravi Bishnoi (3/28) then shared six wickets between them to bowl out South Africa for 141 in 17.5 overs.

Earlier, Samson became the first Indian to score back-to-back centuries in T20Is.

The opener notched his second T20I hundred off just 47 balls. His first had come in India's last outing against Bangladesh last month.

However, South Africa clawed their way back into the game as they stemmed the flow of runs by picking wickets in the last five overs.

Pacer Gerald Coetzee who claimed three wickets was the pick of the bowlers for the hosts.

00:18 (IST), Nov, 09

India vs South Africa Live Score: STAT ATTACK!

Most T20I wins in a calendar year

29 Uganda in 2023 (Win% 87.9)

28 India in 2022 (70.0%)

22 India in 2024 (95.6) *

21 Tanzania in 2022 (72.4%)

20 Pakistan in 2020 (69.0%)

00:13 (IST), Nov, 09

India vs South Africa Live Score: STAT ATTACK!

FIFTH consecutive defeat for South Africa in Durban - the most in succession for them at a venue in T20 Internationals.

Their last win at this venue came in March 2016.

00:11 (IST), Nov, 09

India vs South Africa Live Score: INDIA WIN BY 61 RUNS

WICKET! Avesh Khan castles Keshav Maharaj for 5 runs. South Africa are 141 all out. India win by 61 runs.

India secured a decisive victory in the opening match, triumphing by 61 runs and establishing a 1-0 series advantage. Their formidable batting performance laid the foundation, followed by exceptional spin bowling that culminated in a thoroughly professional display.

The win maintains India's perfect record at Durban, showcasing their continued supremacy at this ground.

South Africa's recent difficulties continue, having managed just a single win in their previous five T20Is following the 2024 T20 World Cup final. They face an urgent need to address their shortcomings. India's comprehensive victory has established a high standard for the remainder of the series.

00:06 (IST), Nov, 09

India vs South Africa Live Score: WICKET! Gerald Coetzee is run out!

WICKET! Gerald Coetzee is run out! What a throw from Surya. He destroys the stumps with a direct throw. South Africa are nine down now.

00:03 (IST), Nov, 09

India vs South Africa Live Score: STAT ATTACK!

Spin comparison

South Africa: 2/79 off 8 overs (ER 9.87)

India: 6/61 off 9 overs (ER 6.77)

23:57 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: Coetzee again!

SIX! Hardik Pandya to Gerald Coetzee. Same delivery and same treatment. The ball lands into deep mid-wicket fence. Ah! brutal hit from the right hander.

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23:56 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: Coetzee hammers!

SIX! Hardik Pandya to Gerald Coetzee. The tailender whacks the ball over deep mid wicket. What a shot from him. Superb and powerful shot from him.

23:54 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: STAT ATTACK!

Hitting first ball in T20I career for a six (South Africa)

Mangaliso Mosehle off Nuwan Kulasekhara Centurion 2017

Andile Simelane off Ravi Bishnoi Duban 2024

23:52 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: WICKET! Bishnoi removes Jansen!

WICKET! Ravi Bishnoi takes his third wicket. Marco Jansen falls for 12 runs. Hardik Pandya takes an easy catch to show Jansen the way back to the pavillion. Pandya makes no mistake. Superb running catch from the India allrounder. Bishnoi stretches his arms and celebrates the success in style.

South Africa need 89 runs in 30 balls vs INDIA

23:43 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: WICKET! Ravi Bishnoi strikes again!

WICKET! A loud LBW appeal from Ravi Bishnoi against Andile Simelane. It is to close. Umpire doesn't takes much time and raises his finger. It's OUT. Second wicket for Ravi Bishnoi. India are clear favourites now to win the opening T20I.

South Africa need 110 runs in 43 balls

23:41 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: WICKET! Bishnoi strikes!

WICKET! Ravi Bishnoi makes a significant impact as South Africa's batting lineup collapses rapidly! Three dismissals occur within the final five deliveries! Bishnoi delivers a fuller-length ball outside off stump, compelling Patrick Kruger to extend his reach. Kruger attempts to guide it through the cover-point region. The ball takes the outer edge and travels to the right of point, where Hardik Pandya, despite an initial fumble, successfully completes the catch.

23:41 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: WICKET! Miller goes!

WICKET! In this over, South Africa suffered two significant dismissals, leaving them at a precarious 87 runs with five wickets down! Whilst Varun Chakaravarthy's delivery wasn't particularly remarkable, he gladly accepted the outcome. The ball, pitched short and on middle stump, was there to be dispatched, and David Miller attempted to play across the line after correctly judging the length. However, his timing was off, resulting in a skied shot that found Avesh Khan waiting at deep square leg. With this dismissal, Varun Chakaravarthy claimed his third wicket, leaving South Africa in considerable difficulty!

23:36 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: WICKET! Klaasen falls!

WICKET! Varun Chakaravarthy gets the big wicket. Heinrich Klaasen falls for 25 runs. A 42-run stand comes to an end. Varun Chakaravarthy has the final laugh. He was hit for a six in the previous delivery and now gets rids of the dangerous Klaasen. Length delivery and outside off from Varun. Klaasen goes on the back foot, smashes but fails to connect it. Avesh Khan takes an easy catch at long on.

23:34 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: SIX for Klaasen!

SIX! Much-needed maximum for South Africa. Klaasen dispatches the ball over deep mid-wicket fence. That's a monstrous hit. Varun Chakaravarthy isn't happy with this.

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23:30 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: Superb over!

What an over from Varun Chakaravarthy. He concedes just 2 runs in his over. This over is certainly going to add pressure on David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen.

South Africa need 125 runs in 60 balls

23:26 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: 9 overs gone!

After 9 overs, the match has paused for a strategic timeout.

Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller are at the crease, displaying careful batting against the Indian bowlers. The required run rate has climbed to nearly 12 runs per over. The pair are being selective with their shots, capitalising on poor deliveries to score boundaries. South Africa desperately requires these two batsmen to build a substantial partnership.

South Africa need 127 runs in 66 balls

23:19 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: Pull and SIX!

SIX! Short from Varun Chakaravarthy. David Miller pulls this with sheer power over deep mid-wicket fence for a huge six. Brilliant shot from the left hander.

South Africa need 138 runs in 75 balls

23:15 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: Klaasen slashes hard!

FOUR! First boundary for Heinrich Klaasen. He stays back and slashes the ball hard towards deep backward point for a boundary. Superb shot from the star batter.

South Africa need 146 runs in 80 balls

23:13 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: 50 comes up!

Klaasen plays Hardik Pandya towards mid-wicket for a quick single. That's 50 up for South Africa. SA need a big stand at the moment. India bowlers have dented their chase.

South Africa need 152 runs in 82 balls

23:10 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: Miller smashes!

FOUR! David Miller goes on backfoot and smashes Varun Chakaravarthy for a boundary towards sweeper cover region. Superb placement from the left hander.

South Africa need 155 runs in 85 balls

23:08 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: WICKET! Chakaravarthy removes Rickelton!

WICKET! Varun Chakaravarthy strikes in his first over. He dsmisses Ryan Rickelton for 21 runs.

South Africa need 159 runs in 88 balls

23:03 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: Rickelton smashes Avesh!

FOUR! SIX! Ryan Rickelton hits Avesh Khan for a boundary and now smashes the Indian pacer over deep square-leg for a maximum. Superb batting from Rickelton. South Africa need a big stand here. SA need 161 runs to win in 94 balls.

22:57 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: WICKET! Stubbs falls!

WICKET! Avesh Khan dismisses Tristan Stubbs for 11 runs. Avesh Khan claims a crucial wicket by dismissing Tristan Stubbs, putting South Africa under pressure in their pursuit of 203! Avesh Khan delivers a short-pitched ball outside off stump, and Stubbs, spotting the length, attempts to drive it over the off-side infield. However, his timing is off, resulting in the ball connecting with the upper part of the bat and flying straight to Suryakumar Yadav, who takes a comfortable catch at mid off.

SOUTH AFRICA 30/2 in 3.3 overs, need 173 runs to win vs INDIA

22:55 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: First SIX!

SIX! That's a first maximum of South Africa innings. Length delivery from Arshdeep Singh. Tristan Stubbs flicks with the angle and it's a 65m six into the stands at deep square-leg. Superb shot from Stubbs.

22:49 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: STAT ATTACK!

Markram vs Arshdeep in T20s

10 inngs

55 balls

70 runs

3 dismissals

22:40 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: WICKET! Arshdeep strikes!

WICKET! Arshdeep Singh strikes, Aiden Markram departs for 8 runs. Arshdeep has the final laugh. He gets the early breakthrough! He delivers a well-executed full-length ball, angling away from the batter outside off stump. Aiden Markram, drawn forward, attempts to play at the delivery moving away from him but misjudges the line. The thick outside edge carries perfectly to wicketkeeper Sanju Samson, who completes the catch safely. Arshdeep is celebrating the success.

SOUTH AFRICA 8/1 in 0.4 overs vs INDIA

22:39 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: First boundary!

FOUR! Width on offer from Arshdeep Singh. Aiden Markram hits this towards square of the wicket for a boundary. First boundary of South Africa innings.

22:36 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: Welcome back!

Welcome back!

Team India have formed a huddle.

Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram will start the chase for South Africa.

Arshdeep Singh will open the attack for South Africa.

22:30 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: 'I was in a zone, it was automatically flowing' - Sanju Samson

I was in a zone, it was automatically flowing, so I let it flow. [what is intent for you?] It's a good question actually, if the ball is there to be hit, go for it. Focus on one ball at a time and that helps. The wicket does play a big role here, extra bounce and coming from India we do take time to understand the wicket.

There's a huge wind blowing from one end and their bowlers bowled very well, our bowlers too would like to copy from them. [on his current form] If I think a lot I will get emotional. I waited for this moment for 10 years, I'm very happy, grateful and blessed. But I would like to keep my feet on the ground, be in the moment and enjoy. Looks a really good score, if we bowl to our 80% potential we should be fine.

- SANJU SAMSON

22:26 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: Sanju Samson’s 50-ball 107 fires India to 202/8 vs South Africa in Durban

India set a challenging target of 203 runs in the opening T20I against South Africa at Kingsmead Stadium, Durban, thanks to Sanju Samson's brilliant 107 off 50 balls.

Samson anchored India’s innings with an explosive display of power and timing, reaching his century at a strike rate of 214.00, including 10 sixes and 7 fours. After Abhishek Sharma’s early departure for 7 off 8 balls, Samson took command, with brief support from captain Suryakumar Yadav, who contributed 21 off 17 before being dismissed by Patrick Kruger.

Tilak Varma added a brisk 33 off 18 to keep the momentum going, but India’s middle order couldn’t fully capitalize on the solid start. Hardik Pandya (2), Rinku Singh (1), and Axar Patel (7) fell cheaply. Arshdeep Singh’s unbeaten 5 off 4 balls, however, pushed India past the 200-mark.

South Africa’s bowlers saw mixed results, with Gerald Coetzee impressing with 3/20, while Nqabayomzi Peter, Patrick Kruger, and Marco Jansen each took a wicket.

22:18 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: India 202/8 vs South Africa

WICKET! Ravi Bishnoi is run out off the last ball of the innings. India post 202/8 vs South Africa in Durban. Excellent recovery from South Africa. The Proteas conceded Just 40 runs from the last 6 overs.

22:15 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: STAT ATTACK!

Most 200+ totals in a calendar year

7 Birmingham Bears in 2022

7 India in 2023

7 Japan in 2024

7 India in 2024

22:12 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: WICKET! Axar departs!

WICKET! South Africa have turned the tables dramatically, and India's momentum is fading in the closing stages! What initially appeared to be India's dominant position has now shifted decisively in favour of the Proteas! Marco Jansen dismisses Axar Patel for 7 runs.

22:10 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: WICKET! Rinku falls!

WICKET! Gerald Coetzee claims his third wicket as Rinku Singh departs for a brief 11 runs from 10 deliveries. Coetzee delivers a short-pitched ball down the leg side with reduced pace, and Rinku Singh attempts to guide it fine, similar to his previous shot. However, he plays the shot too early, resulting in a gloved edge. The ball travels to keeper Heinrich Klaasen's right, who swiftly moves across and dives to complete a low catch.

22:07 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: FOUR for Rinku!

FOUR! Down the leg from Gerald Coetzee. Rinku Singh plays this nicely towards fine leg fence for a boundary. Much-needed boundary for India.

22:02 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: STAT ATTACK!

Ten sixes by Sanju Samson is the joint most for India in a T20 International alongside Rohit Sharma who hit ten against Sri Lanka in Indore in 2017.

22:01 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: STAT ATTACK!

107* by Sanju Samson is the highest individual score in a T20I between India & South Africa surpassing David Miller's unbeaten 106 in Guwahati in 2022.

21:59 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: WICKET! Pandya falls!

WICKET! Gerald Coetzee dismisses Hardik Pandya for 2 runs. South Africa's bowlers are regaining control effectively, and Gerald Coetzee is visibly elated! He delivers a firm short-of-length ball outside off stump, whilst Hardik Pandya remains stationary at the crease and executes a powerful cut shot, only to find Marco Jansen positioned perfectly at deep point.

INDIA 181/5 in 16.5 overs vs SOUTH AFRICA

21:51 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: WICKET! Samson falls!

WICKET! Big big wicket for South Africa. Nqabayomzi Peter ends Sanju Samson's blistering innings. Samson falls for a magnificent 107. An extraordinary catch by Tristan Stubbs proved crucial in dismissing Sanju Samson! Peter bowls a short ball on middle stump. Samson attempts a powerful pull shot against the wind. Stubbs leaps towards his left, takes a brilliant catch. That's the end of Samson's innings. The Proteas secured this vital breakthrough at a crucial moment!

INDIA 175/4 in 15.4 overs vs SOUTH AFRICA

21:48 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: STAT ATTACK!

Nine sixes by Sanju Samson - the most in a T20I between India and South Africa surpassing eight each by Rilee Rossouw and Suryakumar Yadav

21:47 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: STAT ATTACK

Hundreds in consecutive innings in T20Is

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Rilee Rossouw

Phil Salt

Sanju Samson

21:47 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: WICKET! Tilak Varma falls!

WICKET! Keshav Maharaj dismisses Tilak Varma for 33 runs. Maharaj secures a crucial breakthrough for South Africa! He delivers a full, floating ball around off stump, and Tilak Varma attempts a slog sweep. However, the extra bounce causes a top edge, sending the ball high into the air, where it's affected by the wind. Marco Jansen, positioned at deep mid-wicket, displays good judgement to complete a solid catch. Tilak Varma's impressive innings comes to an end after a brisk 33 runs from 18 deliveries!

INDIA 167/3 in 14.4 overs vs SOUTH AFRICA

21:44 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: CENTURY for SANJU!

CENTURY! Sanju Samson smashes ton off 47 balls. Take a bow! Back to back hundreds for Samson. What an extraordinary innings he has delivered! He has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first Indian cricketer to register consecutive centuries in T20 Internationals. Additionally, he has set a new record for the quickest century by an Indian batsman against South Africa in this cricket format.

21:43 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: Sanju moves to 98!

SIX! Ninth maximum for Sanju Samson. he moves to 98 with a huge six off Patrick Kruger. 20 runs off Patrick Kruger's over. He has bowled two overs so far and conceded 35 runs.

INDIA 162/2 in 14 overs vs SOUTH AFRICA

21:41 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: What a shot!

SIX! Outside off from Patrick Kruger. Tilak Varma picks the ball from off side and dispatches it over square leg fence. What a shot from the left hander. Excellent batting from the left hander.

21:36 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: Sanju into 90s

FOUR! FOUR! SIX! Sanju Samson hits Andile Simelane for two back-to-back fours and a huge six over wide long-off. He is currently dealing in boundaries and sixes. 7 fours and 8 sixes for the Indian wk-batter so far. Incredible hitting from the right hander. He is into 90s now.

INDIA 141/2 in 12.5 overs vs SOUTH AFRICA

21:32 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: Sanju Samson surpasses MS Dhoni, Rishabh Pant

Team India batter Sanju Samson on Friday etched his name in the record books during the first T20I against South Africa, surpassing legendary Indian wicket-keepers MS Dhoni and Rishabh Pant by recording his third 50+ score in the shortest format of the game.

With this feat, Samson has joined the likes of Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul, who also have three 50+ scores in T20Is as wicket-keepers for India, moving ahead of Dhoni and Pant, who have two such scores in their T20I careers.

Most 50+ Scores by Indian WK in T20Is

3 - Sanju Samson*
3 - Ishan Kishan
3 - KL Rahul
2 - Rishabh Pant
2 - MS Dhoni

The milestone came in Samson's aggressive innings against South Africa, where he showed impressive power and precision.

The standout moment of his knock was when he smashed back-to-back sixes off Nqabayomzi Peter, reaching his half-century with a brilliant pull shot that sent the ball soaring in front of square.

Samson’s fifty came off just 27 balls, and his aggressive approach quickly put South Africa under pressure after they opted to bowl first.

21:30 (IST), Nov, 08

India vs South Africa Live Score: Massive hit!

SIX! Maximum No. 7 from Sanju Samson. He is dealing in sixes at the moment. He moves to 76 with a huge six off Nqabayomzi Peter. Superb shot from the Indian wicketkeeper batter.

INDIA 123/2 in 11.4 overs vs SOUTH AFRICA

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India vs South Africa highlights, 1st T20I: Team India batter Sanju Samson on Friday etched his name in the record books during the first T20I against South Africa, surpassing legendary Indian wicket-keepers MS Dhoni and Rishabh Pant by recording his third 50+ score in the shortest format of the game.

With this feat, Samson has joined the likes of Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul, who also have three 50+ scores in T20Is as wicket-keepers for India, moving ahead of Dhoni and Pant, who have two such scores in their T20I careers.

Most 50+ Scores by Indian WK in T20Is

3 - Sanju Samson*
3 - Ishan Kishan
3 - KL Rahul
2 - Rishabh Pant
2 - MS Dhoni

Samson blasted ten sixes in his powerful knock against South Africa in Durban, equaling a remarkable record held by Rohit Sharma.

Samson’s ten sixes matched Rohit’s feat from his iconic 118-run innings against Sri Lanka in Indore in 2017, making Samson only the second Indian to hit that many sixes in a T20I innings.

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India vs South Africa highlights, 1st T20I: Sanju Samson shines as India beat South Africa by 61 runs, take 1-0 lead in four-match series

Sanju Samson is the Man of the Match for his blistering 107 off 50 balls.

Most T20I wins in a calendar year29 Uganda in 2023 (Win% 87.9)28 India in 2022 (70.0%)22 India in 2024 (95.6) *21 Tanzania in 2022 (72.4%)20 Pakistan in 2020 (69.0%)

FIFTH consecutive defeat for South Africa in Durban - the most in succession for them at a venue in T20 Internationals. Their last win at this venue came in March 2016.

WICKET! Gerald Coetzee is run out! What a throw from Surya. He destroys the stumps with a direct throw. South Africa are nine down now.

Spin comparisonSouth Africa: 2/79 off 8 overs (ER 9.87)India: 6/61 off 9 overs (ER 6.77)

SIX! Hardik Pandya to Gerald Coetzee. Same delivery and same treatment. The ball lands into deep mid-wicket fence. Ah! brutal hit from the right hander.

SIX! Hardik Pandya to Gerald Coetzee. The tailender whacks the ball over deep mid wicket. What a shot from him. Superb and powerful shot from him.

Hitting first ball in T20I career for a six (South Africa)Mangaliso Mosehle off Nuwan Kulasekhara Centurion 2017Andile Simelane off Ravi Bishnoi Duban 2024

WICKET! A loud LBW appeal from Ravi Bishnoi against Andile Simelane. It is to close. Umpire doesn't takes much time and raises his finger. It's OUT. Second wicket for Ravi Bishnoi. India are clear favourites now to win the opening T20I. South Africa need 110 runs in 43 balls

SIX! Much-needed maximum for South Africa. Klaasen dispatches the ball over deep mid-wicket fence. That's a monstrous hit. Varun Chakaravarthy isn't happy with this.

What an over from Varun Chakaravarthy. He concedes just 2 runs in his over. This over is certainly going to add pressure on David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen. South Africa need 125 runs in 60 balls

SIX! Short from Varun Chakaravarthy. David Miller pulls this with sheer power over deep mid-wicket fence for a huge six. Brilliant shot from the left hander. South Africa need 138 runs in 75 balls

FOUR! First boundary for Heinrich Klaasen. He stays back and slashes the ball hard towards deep backward point for a boundary. Superb shot from the star batter. South Africa need 146 runs in 80 balls

Klaasen plays Hardik Pandya towards mid-wicket for a quick single. That's 50 up for South Africa. SA need a big stand at the moment. India bowlers have dented their chase. South Africa need 152 runs in 82 balls

FOUR! David Miller goes on backfoot and smashes Varun Chakaravarthy for a boundary towards sweeper cover region. Superb placement from the left hander. South Africa need 155 runs in 85 balls

WICKET! Varun Chakaravarthy strikes in his first over. He dsmisses Ryan Rickelton for 21 runs. South Africa need 159 runs in 88 balls

FOUR! SIX! Ryan Rickelton hits Avesh Khan for a boundary and now smashes the Indian pacer over deep square-leg for a maximum. Superb batting from Rickelton. South Africa need a big stand here. SA need 161 runs to win in 94 balls.

SIX! That's a first maximum of South Africa innings. Length delivery from Arshdeep Singh. Tristan Stubbs flicks with the angle and it's a 65m six into the stands at deep square-leg. Superb shot from Stubbs.

Markram vs Arshdeep in T20s10 inngs55 balls70 runs3 dismissals

FOUR! Width on offer from Arshdeep Singh. Aiden Markram hits this towards square of the wicket for a boundary. First boundary of South Africa innings.

Welcome back!Team India have formed a huddle. Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram will start the chase for South Africa. Arshdeep Singh will open the attack for South Africa.

WICKET! Ravi Bishnoi is run out off the last ball of the innings. India post 202/8 vs South Africa in Durban. Excellent recovery from South Africa. The Proteas conceded Just 40 runs from the last 6 overs.

Most 200+ totals in a calendar year7 Birmingham Bears in 20227 India in 20237 Japan in 20247 India in 2024

WICKET! South Africa have turned the tables dramatically, and India's momentum is fading in the closing stages! What initially appeared to be India's dominant position has now shifted decisively in favour of the Proteas! Marco Jansen dismisses Axar Patel for 7 runs.

FOUR! Down the leg from Gerald Coetzee. Rinku Singh plays this nicely towards fine leg fence for a boundary. Much-needed boundary for India.

Ten sixes by Sanju Samson is the joint most for India in a T20 International alongside Rohit Sharma who hit ten against Sri Lanka in Indore in 2017.

107* by Sanju Samson is the highest individual score in a T20I between India & South Africa surpassing David Miller's unbeaten 106 in Guwahati in 2022.

Nine sixes by Sanju Samson - the most in a T20I between India and South Africa surpassing eight each by Rilee Rossouw and Suryakumar Yadav

Hundreds in consecutive innings in T20IsGustav MckeonRilee RossouwPhil SaltSanju Samson

SIX! Ninth maximum for Sanju Samson. he moves to 98 with a huge six off Patrick Kruger. 20 runs off Patrick Kruger's over. He has bowled two overs so far and conceded 35 runs. INDIA 162/2 in 14 overs vs SOUTH AFRICA

SIX! Outside off from Patrick Kruger. Tilak Varma picks the ball from off side and dispatches it over square leg fence. What a shot from the left hander. Excellent batting from the left hander.

SIX! Maximum No. 7 from Sanju Samson. He is dealing in sixes at the moment. He moves to 76 with a huge six off Nqabayomzi Peter. Superb shot from the Indian wicketkeeper batter. INDIA 123/2 in 11.4 overs vs SOUTH AFRICA

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Most T20I wins in a calendar year

29 Uganda in 2023 (Win% 87.9)

28 India in 2022 (70.0%)

22 India in 2024 (95.6) *

21 Tanzania in 2022 (72.4%)

20 Pakistan in 2020 (69.0%)

FIFTH consecutive defeat for South Africa in Durban - the most in succession for them at a venue in T20 Internationals.

Their last win at this venue came in March 2016.

Spin comparison

South Africa: 2/79 off 8 overs (ER 9.87)

India: 6/61 off 9 overs (ER 6.77)

Hitting first ball in T20I career for a six (South Africa)

Mangaliso Mosehle off Nuwan Kulasekhara Centurion 2017

Andile Simelane off Ravi Bishnoi Duban 2024

WICKET! A loud LBW appeal from Ravi Bishnoi against Andile Simelane. It is to close. Umpire doesn't takes much time and raises his finger. It's OUT. Second wicket for Ravi Bishnoi. India are clear favourites now to win the opening T20I.

South Africa need 110 runs in 43 balls

What an over from Varun Chakaravarthy. He concedes just 2 runs in his over. This over is certainly going to add pressure on David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen.

South Africa need 125 runs in 60 balls

SIX! Short from Varun Chakaravarthy. David Miller pulls this with sheer power over deep mid-wicket fence for a huge six. Brilliant shot from the left hander.

South Africa need 138 runs in 75 balls

FOUR! First boundary for Heinrich Klaasen. He stays back and slashes the ball hard towards deep backward point for a boundary. Superb shot from the star batter.

South Africa need 146 runs in 80 balls

Klaasen plays Hardik Pandya towards mid-wicket for a quick single. That's 50 up for South Africa. SA need a big stand at the moment. India bowlers have dented their chase.

South Africa need 152 runs in 82 balls

FOUR! David Miller goes on backfoot and smashes Varun Chakaravarthy for a boundary towards sweeper cover region. Superb placement from the left hander.

South Africa need 155 runs in 85 balls

WICKET! Varun Chakaravarthy strikes in his first over. He dsmisses Ryan Rickelton for 21 runs.

South Africa need 159 runs in 88 balls

Markram vs Arshdeep in T20s

10 inngs

55 balls

70 runs

3 dismissals

Welcome back!

Team India have formed a huddle.

Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram will start the chase for South Africa.

Arshdeep Singh will open the attack for South Africa.

Most 200+ totals in a calendar year

7 Birmingham Bears in 2022

7 India in 2023

7 Japan in 2024

7 India in 2024

Hundreds in consecutive innings in T20Is

Gustav Mckeon

Rilee Rossouw

Phil Salt

Sanju Samson

SIX! Ninth maximum for Sanju Samson. he moves to 98 with a huge six off Patrick Kruger. 20 runs off Patrick Kruger's over. He has bowled two overs so far and conceded 35 runs.

INDIA 162/2 in 14 overs vs SOUTH AFRICA

SIX! Maximum No. 7 from Sanju Samson. He is dealing in sixes at the moment. He moves to 76 with a huge six off Nqabayomzi Peter. Superb shot from the Indian wicketkeeper batter.

INDIA 123/2 in 11.4 overs vs SOUTH AFRICA