- News
- Sports News
- Cricket News
- India vs South Africa highlights, 1st T20I: Sanju Samson shines as India beat South Africa by 61 runs, take 1-0 lead in four-match series
THE TIMES OF INDIA | Nov 09, 2024, 00:28:36 IST
Comments
Share
India vs South Africa highlights, 1st T20I: Sanju Samson shines as India beat South Africa by 61 runs, take 1-0 lead in four-match series
India vs South Africa highlights, 1st T20I: Sanju Samson scored a scintillating century as India inflicted a 61-run defeat on South Africa in the first T20I on Friday.
Invited to bat, Samson blazed away to 107 off 50 balls, hitting as many as 10 sixes and seven fours to help India post 202 for 8.
The spin duo of Varun Chakaravarthy (3/25) and Ravi Bishnoi (3/28) then shared six wickets between them to bowl out South Africa for 141 in 17.5 overs.
Earlier, Samson became the first Indian to score back-to-back centuries in T20Is.
The opener notched his second T20I hundred off just 47 balls. His first had come in India's last outing against Bangladesh last month.
However, South Africa clawed their way back into the game as they stemmed the flow of runs by picking wickets in the last five overs.
Pacer Gerald Coetzee who claimed three wickets was the pick of the bowlers for the hosts.
Invited to bat, Samson blazed away to 107 off 50 balls, hitting as many as 10 sixes and seven fours to help India post 202 for 8.
The spin duo of Varun Chakaravarthy (3/25) and Ravi Bishnoi (3/28) then shared six wickets between them to bowl out South Africa for 141 in 17.5 overs.
Earlier, Samson became the first Indian to score back-to-back centuries in T20Is.
The opener notched his second T20I hundred off just 47 balls. His first had come in India's last outing against Bangladesh last month.
However, South Africa clawed their way back into the game as they stemmed the flow of runs by picking wickets in the last five overs.
Pacer Gerald Coetzee who claimed three wickets was the pick of the bowlers for the hosts.
15:39 (IST) Nov 08
India vs South Africa Live Score: 'Everyone has a different skill set' - SKY
Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Suryakumar outlined the thought process behind his captaincy whenever he stepped up to lead the side.
SKY wants to give everyone the necessary comfort, which allows his players to express themselves.
"You have to understand what's happening around, what's going on in their [the players'] minds, and it is very important to give them that comfort. Everyone has a different skill set, and they also want to come out and express themselves. So that freedom is very important when they get onto the field, and that is what I try and give," Suryakumar said ahead of opening T20I against South Africa.
"Whatever is running in their mind, I listen to them carefully. Off the field, I try and spend a lot of time with them to understand their strengths, who can deliver for me in a pressure and current situation, and that's how I am on the field," he added.
SKY wants to give everyone the necessary comfort, which allows his players to express themselves.
"You have to understand what's happening around, what's going on in their [the players'] minds, and it is very important to give them that comfort. Everyone has a different skill set, and they also want to come out and express themselves. So that freedom is very important when they get onto the field, and that is what I try and give," Suryakumar said ahead of opening T20I against South Africa.
"Whatever is running in their mind, I listen to them carefully. Off the field, I try and spend a lot of time with them to understand their strengths, who can deliver for me in a pressure and current situation, and that's how I am on the field," he added.
15:38 (IST) Nov 08
India vs South Africa Live Score: HEAD to HEAD
Both sides have faced each other 27 times in the 20-over format and the Men in Blue clinched a win 15 times.
The Proteas managed to win in 11 matches.
The Men in Blue are coming into this series after a thumping 3-0 series win over Bangladesh, recently, in October.
Meanwhile, the Proteas have failed to recover from their defeat in the T20 World Cup 2024 final.
After their defeat in the final of the ICC event in June, South Africa conceded a 3-0 loss to the Caribbeans and drew 1-1 against Ireland.
15:36 (IST) Nov 08
India vs South Africa Live Score: Young guns in focus
Suryakumar Yadav-led India will lock horns against Aiden Markram's South Africa in the first T20I match of the series on Friday at the Kingsmead Stadium in Durban.
The Proteas will be facing India in a T20 game for the first time after their defeat against Men in Blue in the T20 World Cup 2024 final on June 29.
The series between India and South Africa begins on November 8 at Kingsmead Cricket Stadium in Durban.
St George's Park in Gqeberha will host the second T20I on November 10, with the third game scheduled for SuperSport Park in Centurion on November 13. The series concludes with the fourth T20I at Wanderers Stadium on November 15.
The Proteas will be facing India in a T20 game for the first time after their defeat against Men in Blue in the T20 World Cup 2024 final on June 29.
The series between India and South Africa begins on November 8 at Kingsmead Cricket Stadium in Durban.
St George's Park in Gqeberha will host the second T20I on November 10, with the third game scheduled for SuperSport Park in Centurion on November 13. The series concludes with the fourth T20I at Wanderers Stadium on November 15.
15:36 (IST) Nov 08
Hello and welcome to the Live coverage of 1st T20I between India and South Africa at the Kingsmead in Durban.
India vs South Africa highlights, 1st T20I: Team India batter Sanju Samson on Friday etched his name in the record books during the first T20I against South Africa, surpassing legendary Indian wicket-keepers MS Dhoni and Rishabh Pant by recording his third 50+ score in the shortest format of the game.
With this feat, Samson has joined the likes of Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul, who also have three 50+ scores in T20Is as wicket-keepers for India, moving ahead of Dhoni and Pant, who have two such scores in their T20I careers.
Most 50+ Scores by Indian WK in T20Is
3 - Sanju Samson*
3 - Ishan Kishan
3 - KL Rahul
2 - Rishabh Pant
2 - MS Dhoni
Samson blasted ten sixes in his powerful knock against South Africa in Durban, equaling a remarkable record held by Rohit Sharma.
Samson’s ten sixes matched Rohit’s feat from his iconic 118-run innings against Sri Lanka in Indore in 2017, making Samson only the second Indian to hit that many sixes in a T20I innings.
With this feat, Samson has joined the likes of Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul, who also have three 50+ scores in T20Is as wicket-keepers for India, moving ahead of Dhoni and Pant, who have two such scores in their T20I careers.
Most 50+ Scores by Indian WK in T20Is
3 - Sanju Samson*
3 - Ishan Kishan
3 - KL Rahul
2 - Rishabh Pant
2 - MS Dhoni
Samson blasted ten sixes in his powerful knock against South Africa in Durban, equaling a remarkable record held by Rohit Sharma.
Samson’s ten sixes matched Rohit’s feat from his iconic 118-run innings against Sri Lanka in Indore in 2017, making Samson only the second Indian to hit that many sixes in a T20I innings.
Trending
Explore Every Corner
Across The Globe
Iran War NewsAnushka Sharma ReactionFIFA World Cup 2026Usman NurmagomedovManny Fernández Cause of DeathRCB vs GT HighlightsPaddy PimblettDan OrlovskyShai Gilgeous Alexander InjuryKulwant KhejroliyaTyson FuryAntonio Felix da CostaNoah DobsonElina Svitolina and Gael Monfils Net WorthRajat PatidarNFL Trade RumorsNaomi OsakaPatrick MahomesJames Pearce JrArseny GritsyukLionel MessiTravis Hunter WifeVaibhav SooryavanshiIPL Playoffs ScheduleKirk Cousins ArrestCarlos PratesDianna Russini Mike Vrabel ScandalGujarat Trafficking CaseJack JohnsonWho is Nicolas Hamilton
Hot on the Web
Anita KanwalRanveer SinghEid-ul-Adha WishesHema MaliniShahana GoswamiRam CharanDiljit DosanjhWhen is BakridFarhan AkhtarPadma Awards 2026Drishyam 3 Box Office CollectionAishwarya Rai BachchanColon Cancer SymptomsImtiaz AliDr Santosh GoyalChand Mera Dil Box Office CollectionMeenakshi SeshadriAishwarya Rai BachchanSalman KhanKaruppu Box Office CollectionVirat KohliAshoke PanditPopular FoodSnake Parks in IndiaKangana RanautAR RahmanBaby NamesDhurandhar 2 Box Office CollectionPati Patni Aur Woh Do Box Office CollectionHoroscope TodayHarpy Eagle Vs Philippine EagleVenomous Vs Non Venomous SnakesUS Powerball LotteryHighest Anaconda PopulationWorld Highest Paid AthletesRussia OreshnikNyt ConnectionsTwisha Sharma Death CaseRanveer Singh BannedChina New Humanoid RobotSuryastraCaptions For Instagram Posts
Trending Topics
RCB VS GT IPL MatchKerala Board DHSE Plus 2 ResultWorld Yogasana ChampionshipHaroon RasheedBengaluru WeatherUK HeatwaveIPL 2026Virat KohliShubman GillRCB RecordHPSOS Results 2026Marco Rubio Taj Mahal VisitDelhi CapitalsDelhi HeatwaveTwisha SharmaDelhi Gymkhana ClubAbhishek BanerjeeBaranagar Barrackpore MetroBengaluru NewsGreen Card RulesTwisha Sharma Death CaseUS Iran ceasefireIsrael attacks LebanonTrump warns TehranStrait of HormuzEbola outbreakSuvendu AdhikariBelgium Train CollisionKhawaja AsifSergio GorSamsung OneDriveJensen HuangWix LayoffKevin O LearyH-1B VisaJay ParikhMercedes-Benz -S-ClassXbox Gta 6 WishlistGarena Free Fire MAX Redeem CodesPeroxide CodesGenshin Impact Codes
Popular Categories
HeadlinesSports NewsBusiness NewsIndia NewsWorld NewsInternational SportsHealthIndian TV ShowsTechnologyTravelEtimesAstrologyDeorhiAutoTechnology NewsGold Rate TodayWeather TodaySilver Price TodayDelhi Weather TodayPetrol Price TodayDiesel Price TodayCNG Price TodayLPG Price TodayPetrol Price MumbaiDelhi AQIIs Bank Open TodayMumbai AQI TodayIs Bank Open TomorrowPublic Holidays in MayBank Holidays in May
Trending Videos
‘Global Danger Is Near’: Russia Slams Western Nations In UNSC Debate | WATCHMojtaba Vows Retaliation To Trump's 'Unjustified Actions' In Iran As Talks StallMo Bobat hails RCB’s complete team performance after Qualifier 1 win Glenn Phillips reflects on GT’s tough loss in Qualifier 1Slovak PM Fico Slams EU Hypocrisy Over Surge in Russian LNG Imports | WatchKyiv Drops Drones On Teenage, Then Puts Teachers On Extrajudicial Assassination PortalTheft At Zoya Akhtar’s Production House; Data Worth ₹13 Lakh Reportedly Missing ‘Tank Day’ Blows Up In Starbucks’ Face; Tycoon Forced Into Public Bow'007 First Light' Reveals New Era for James Bond Video GamesRussia Puts West On Notice With Ominous Nuclear Retaliation Warning; 'Destructive Actions Can...'Jazz Giant Sonny Rollins Dies At 95 After Years Away From Public Life Putin’s Troops Swarm Military Centre In Major Battlefield Power Move | WatchRussia Accuses Western Nations of Re-Arming ISIS Fighters to Target IranIvanka Trump Drops Rare BTS Glimpse Of Don Jr And Bettina’s Ultra-Luxury Private Bahamas Wedding'We Do Not Support...': Xi Lashes Out At Quad Bloc, Opposes Fuelling Dangerous Bloc PoliticsNATO Nation 'Shuts’ Doors On Ukrainian Refugees As Russia Hammers Zelensky’s Power CentreWhy The Quad’s Delhi Meet Could Reshape India’s Maritime & Energy Strategy‘Unwarranted References’: India Blasts China, Pakistan Over Jammu-Kashmir Remarks
Latest News
Hazaribag man drowns while fishing in lake"Behen Darr Gayi!": Fans relive ‘Bhagam Bhag’ era after watching Akshay Kumar's 'Bhooth Bangla' trailerMBOSE HSLC result 2026 to release tomorrow: Check details hereIran war risk: JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns of oil shocks, sticky inflation and higher interest ratesMake your clutch last longer with these easy driving tips“Three-against-one situation”: El Rubius opens up on being “targeted” in MrBeast’s viral $1M challengeBihar BTSC lab assistant notification released for 1091 posts at btsc.bihar.gov.in; apply hereIPL craze costs techie Rs 1.46 lakh in fake RCB vs CSK ticket scamRaising “robot-proof” kids: Why creativity and curiosity matter more than everInside ‘Satguru Sharan’: Exploring Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Rs 100 crore Bandra homeHow selling Alaska in 1867 was a costly mistake for Russia'Hera Pheri 3 is coming': Paresh Rawal dismisses delay reports and reveals he will 'start shooting soon'US-Iran War: A daring rescue Hollywood blockbuster is on its way. Till then, pick your favourite from these 10 films on bringing someone home against all oddsKolkata team unveils fan mural at Rash Behari Avenue, celebrating city’s first loveHow US spread a lie to rescue a pilot of a jet shot down in IranNetflix unveils ‘VOID’, an AI model that can change a movie plotAI data centers are causing 'stress' not just to tech companies, but also private insurers"Trans women are.....": Clavicular’s viral moment with trans women sparks fresh conversation on internet culture
Copyright © 2026 Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. For reprint rights: Times Syndication Service