In an exciting third T20 match held in Durban, Team India managed a strong score of 202 runs for 8 wickets against South Africa, thanks to an explosive innings by Sanju Samson. Samson, whose remarkable 107-run performance included a record 10 sixes, played a major role in India’s innings. He was well supported by Tilak Verma, who added a steady 33 runs to the board. Together, they set a solid platform, driving India’s score past 200.
The innings began with promise as Indian batsmen quickly capitalized on scoring opportunities, raising hopes that the team would cross the 250-run mark. However, after Sanju Samson’s dismissal, the rest of the lineup struggled to maintain momentum. Boundaries were notably absent in the 18th over, as South African bowlers Coetzee, who took three wickets, and others like Jansen, Maharaj, Peter, and Kruger managed to contain the Indian batsmen effectively.
Despite the late slowdown, India achieved a significant milestone, setting a new record for the most sixes in an innings by an Indian team in South Africa. Samson’s 10 sixes were the highlight, with Tilak Verma and Suryakumar Yadav adding to the count. This powerful display from Samson and Verma helped India surpass their previous sixes record in South Africa from last year.
South Africa’s Playing XI:
Ryan Rickelton (w), Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Patrick Kruger, Marco Jansen, Andile Simelon, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Nkabayomji Peter.
India’s Playing XI:
Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (w), Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Akshar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakraborty, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan.
Sanju Samson’s remarkable performance today not only secured India a competitive score but also contributed to the Indian team’s record-breaking streak. With South Africa yet to chase, the Durban crowd eagerly anticipates a thrilling finish to this high-stakes match.
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