Varun Chakravarthy, who recorded his career-best figures of 5 for 17 in the second T20I against South Africa, credited his coach Gautam Gambhir for his success. After a three-year gap from international cricket, Chakravarthy regained his form thanks to Gambhir's role clarity and guidance. Though India lost the match, Chakravarthy's spell of 5 wickets added to India's 11-match winning streak before the gritty partnership of Tristan Stubbs and Gerald Coetzee led South Africa to victory.
India's Varun Chakravarthy put on a spectacular show with his 5-wicket haul against South Africa in the second T20I, but it was not enough as the hosts managed to break India's 11-match winning streak with their victory. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav had high praise for Chakravarthy's incredible performance, but it unfortunately came in a losing cause.
After a thrilling series opener resulting in a 61-run win for Team India, the Men in Blue are in a strong position to take an unassailable 2-0 lead against South Africa. The all-round effort from Sanju Samson, Varun Chakravarthy, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, and Ravi Bishnoi led to the first T20I victory. South Africa's lackluster batting performance and over-dependence on Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller calls for a change in their line-up if they want to stay alive in the series. Meanwhile, India's middle-order collapse will be a slight concern, but they are expected to stick with the same team and replicate their successful strategy from the first match.
South Africa's former wicketkeeper-batter Mark Boucher observes that David Miller struggled against spin in their 61-run loss to India. Miller and Heinrich Klaasen could not find boundaries in the middle overs, resulting in their eventual dismissal by Varun Chakravarthy. Boucher also notes Bishnoi's clever use of seam to exploit the pitch's assistance, ending with two wickets. Proteas, led by Aiden Markram, initially chose to field and were unable to chase India's target of 203.
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.
Sanju Samson's impressive performance with the bat, along with exceptional bowling from Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi, led India to a resounding victory against South Africa in the first T20 International match. Samson became the first Indian to score back-to-back centuries in T20Is, with his 50-ball-107, and was supported by a strong bowling effort from Varun and Bishnoi, who took three wickets each. Despite a late surge from South Africa, India proved to be too dominant, sealing a 61-run win and taking a 1-0 lead in the four-match series.
The first T20I between India and South Africa saw a heated on-field exchange between Indian wicketkeeper, Sanju Samson, and South African fast bowler, Marco Jansen. Thanks to India's captain, Suryakumar Yadav, who stepped in as mediator, the situation was diffused before any serious escalation. However, the focus of the game was on India's record-breaking performance, with Sanju Samson becoming the fourth international player to score back-to-back centuries in men's T20Is. His knock of 107 runs, along with strong performances by bowlers Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi, led India to a dominant victory over South Africa.
In a dominant performance, India defeated South Africa by 61 runs in the first T20I of the four-match series. Wicketkeeper Sanju Samson's impressive 107 off 50 balls set the stage for India's total of 202. Despite a late collapse in the Indian innings, the bowlers delivered and restricted South Africa to 141/9, with Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi taking three wickets each. India now hold a 1-0 lead in the series.
In a dominating performance, Indian batsman Sanju Samson slammed a remarkable century, powered by ten sixes and seven boundaries, to help his team post a target of 202/8 against South Africa in the first T20I match at Durban. With spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi also picking up three wickets each, the hosts were unable to chase down the massive target, losing the match by 61 runs. This was the second consecutive century for Samson in T20Is, making him the fastest Indian to reach this milestone against the Proteas. The two teams will now move on to the second match of the series, to be played at Gqerberha on Sunday.
After winning the first test match against Bangladesh, Team India is ready to take on the Bangla Tigers at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The Indian team departed for Delhi from Indira Gandhi International Airport, where they were greeted by enthusiastic fans. Hardik Pandya's explosive performance in the first T20I was evident as he sat on the front seat of the team bus. The Indian bowling attack, led by Varun Chakravarthy and debutant Mayank Yadav, ensured a comfortable victory for the home team. With the series already in their bag, Team India is motivated to continue their winning streak in the upcoming match in Delhi.