In the first T20I match against South Africa, Sanju Samson displayed his true potential as an explosive batsman by hitting back-to-back centuries, becoming the first Indian to do so in T20 Internationals. His 50-ball-107 and spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi's brilliant spells led India to a 61-run victory and a 1-0 lead in the four-match series. The duo's 27 dot balls and constant pressure on the South African batters ensured an easy win for India on a good batting track.