India Vs South Africa 4th T20

India Vs South Africa 4th T20 India Dominates South Africa in Record-Breaking T20I Thriller and win the series 3-1.

A Historic Partnership

The fourth T20I between India and South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg witnessed a record-breaking performance by the Indian batting duo of Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma. The pair shattered records and left the South African bowlers stunned as they put together an unbeaten partnership of 210 runs off just 86 balls, the highest partnership for any wicket in T20I history.

Samson and Varma’s Dominance

India Vs South Africa 4th T20, Sanju Samson, known for his explosive batting, continued his stellar form with a blistering century. He scored 109 runs off 56 balls, including nine sixes and six fours. Tilak Varma, on the other hand, showcased his immense talent with a magnificent knock of 120 runs off 47 balls, smashing ten sixes and nine fours. Their partnership was a masterclass in aggressive batting, as they dismantled the South African bowling attack with ease.

India’s Record-Breaking Total

Thanks to the heroics of Samson and Varma, India amassed a mammoth total of 283 runs for the loss of just one wicket in their 20 overs. This is the highest total ever scored by an Indian team in a T20I and the second-highest total in the history of the format. The previous record was held by India, who had scored 297 runs against Bangladesh earlier this year.

South Africa’s Futile Chase

South Africa were left with a daunting task of chasing down 284 runs. Their chase got off to a disastrous start as they lost four wickets in the powerplay. Arshdeep Singh was the pick of the Indian bowlers, picking up three wickets in a fiery spell. Despite a valiant effort from Tristan Stubbs, who scored a quickfire 48 runs, South Africa were eventually bowled out for 148 runs, losing the match by a massive margin of 135 runs.

India Clinches the Series

With this victory, India clinched the four-match T20I series against South Africa 3-1. This series win further cemented India’s position as the dominant force in T20 cricket. The team’s batting depth, aggressive approach, and disciplined bowling have been key factors in their success.

Key Takeaways from the Match

  • India’s Batting Depth: The Indian batting lineup is one of the most formidable in the world. The team has a plethora of talented players who can score runs quickly.
  • Samson and Varma’s Emergence: The performances of Samson and Varma have been a major boost for the Indian team. They have shown that they can be match-winners on their day.
  • India’s Bowling Attack: The Indian bowling attack is also quite strong. The likes of Arshdeep Singh, Hardik Pandya, and Yuzvendra Chahal can be very effective in T20 cricket.
  • South Africa’s Struggles: South Africa’s batting has been inconsistent in recent times. The team needs to find a way to build partnerships and score runs consistently.

Looking Ahead

India will now turn their attention to the Test series against Australia. The team will be hoping to carry their good form into the longest format of the game. South Africa, on the other hand, will be looking to regroup and bounce back in their upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka.

India  (20 overs maximum)
Batting R B M 4s 6s SR
not out 109 56 104 6 9 194.64
c †Klaasen b Sipamla 36 18 33 2 4 200.00
not out 120 47 69 9 10 255.31
Extras (nb 1, w 17) 18
Total
20 Ov (RR: 14.15)
283/1

Did not bat: 

Fall of wickets: 1-73 (Abhishek Sharma, 5.5 overs) • DRS
Bowling O M R W ECON 0s 4s 6s WD NB
4 0 42 0 10.50 9 1 3 2 1
3 0 43 0 14.33 3 2 3 5 0
4 0 58 1 14.50 6 4 5 1 0
3 0 47 0 15.66 5 2 5 2 0
3 0 42 0 14.00 2 3 3 1 0
2 0 30 0 15.00 2 3 2 1 0
1 0 21 0 21.00 1 2 2 0 0
South Africa  (T: 284 runs from 20 overs)
Batting R B M 4s 6s SR
c †Samson b Pandya 1 6 9 0 0 16.66
b Arshdeep Singh 0 2 2 0 0 0.00
c Ravi Bishnoi b Arshdeep Singh 8 8 13 1 0 100.00
lbw b Ravi Bishnoi 43 29 59 3 2 148.27
lbw b Arshdeep Singh 0 1 1 0 0 0.00
c Tilak Varma b Varun 36 27 45 2 3 133.33
not out 29 12 32 2 3 241.66
c Ravi Bishnoi b Varun 2 5 5 0 0 40.00
c †Samson b Patel 12 8 7 1 1 150.00
c Tilak Varma b Patel 6 8 10 0 0 75.00
c Patel b Ramandeep Singh 3 4 5 0 0 75.00
Extras (lb 2, w 6) 8
Total
18.2 Ov (RR: 8.07)
148
Fall of wickets: 1-1 (Reeza Hendricks, 0.3 ov), 2-1 (Ryan Rickelton, 1.5 ov), 3-10 (Aiden Markram, 2.5 ov), 4-10 (Heinrich Klaasen, 2.6 ov), 5-96 (David Miller, 11.6 ov), 6-96 (Tristan Stubbs, 12.1 ov), 7-105 (Andile Simelane, 13.2 ov), 8-131 (Gerald Coetzee, 15.3 ov), 9-141 (Keshav Maharaj, 17.1 ov), 10-148 (Lutho Sipamla, 18.2 ov) • DRS
Bowling O M R W ECON 0s 4s 6s WD NB
3 0 20 3 6.66 11 3 0 1 0
3 1 8 1 2.66 14 0 0 1 0
3.2 0 42 1 12.60 4 3 2 3 0
4 0 42 2 10.50 9 2 4 1 0
3 0 28 1 9.33 7 0 3 0 0
2 0 6 2 3.00 9 1 0 0 0

 

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