India took on South Africa in the first T20I of the four-match series on November 8 at Kingsmead, Durban, and it seems the inclement weather didn’t disrupt the game as much as expected. India came out on top, winning the match by 61 runs, thanks to Sanju Samson’s incredible century Ā¹.
The match saw India set a challenging target of 203 runs for South Africa, with Samson starring on the night for the Men in Blue. He became the first Asian to score consecutive centuries in T20Is, showcasing his impressive form Ā¹.
South Africa’s chase was hindered by Indian bowlers, who took regular wickets to limit the Proteas’ top order to minimal runs. Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller attempted to put up a partnership but ultimately failed to chase down the massive total Ā¹.
The second T20I match between India and South Africa is scheduled for today, November 10, at St George’s Park, Gqebera Ā². If you’re interested in catching the live action, you can tune in to Sports 18 or stream it on JioCinema Ā¹.