Samson century lifts India to T20 victory over South Africa
:India opener Sanju Samson scored a sparkling century as the tourists beat South Africa by 61 runs in the first match of a four-game Twenty20 series in Durban on Friday.
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India Predicted XI vs South Africa, 1st T20I: Ex-RCB Star In Fray, Two Debuts Expected In 1st T20I
Multiple Indian Premier League (IPL) stars are expected to make their India debut in the 1st T20I of a four-match series against South Africa in Kingsmead, 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, Johannesburg on November 15. The Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian team arrived in South Africa on the back of posting a mind-boggling 297/6 against Bangladesh in Hyderabad, the highest score by a full member nation in T20Is.
Suryakumar Yadav's Blunt Reply When Asked About CSK Star's Absence From India's T20I Team
As India's T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav addressed the media in a pre-match press conference, ahead of the first T20I against South Africa on Thursday, he had to answer some tricky questions. One such question was on the absence of Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad from India's T20I side. Over the last year or so, Gaikwad has emerged as one of the finest batters across all formats. Be it red-ball or white-ball cricket, Gaikwad's performances in India's domestic spectrum have impressed one and all. Yet, he continues to be on the sidelines when it comes to national selection.
"Whether Rohit Sharma Is Performing Well Or Not...": Suryakumar Yadav's Blunt Take On India Captain
Ahead of the first T20I against South Africa in Durban, Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav said he is not overly concerned about his chances of rejoining the Indian Test squad, noting that if it's meant to happen, it will. The young Indian side aims to continue their T20I dominance as they kick off their South African tour, which comprises four T20Is, starting with the opening match in Durban on Friday. His comments follow India's 0-3 Test series whitewash at home to New Zealand, marking their first home series loss in 12 years and their first-ever whitewash.
"Put My Own Masala...": Suryakumar Yadav On His Learnings From Rohit Sharma's Captaincy
Suryakumar Yadav is a big fan of Rohit Sharma's leadership philosophy that inspires him to keep his flock together by understanding his players' psyche, and find balance when the chips are down. Surya, who took over as India's shortest format skipper after the victorious T20 World Cup campaign, admitted that he followed "Rohit's captaincy route" of spending a lot of time with his team off the field, which then reflects in their on-field performance. Obviously he has "customized" it as per his leadership needs.
India Star Shreyas Iyer, Snubbed For Australia Tests, Slams Sensational Ranji Trophy Double Ton
Indian cricket team batter Shreyas Iyer slammed a brilliant double century for Mumbai during their Ranji Trophy encounter against Odisha on Thursday. Shreyas, who was not picked for the upcoming Test series in Australia, looked in tremendous form as he reached the milestone in 201 balls with the help of 22 fours and eight sixes. This was Shreyas' first first-class double century since he slammed an unbeaten 202 against Australia during the 2017-18 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Iyer was finally dismissed by Harshit Rathod after scoring 233 off 228 deliveries. This knock will also bolster his chances massively in the IPL 2025 auctions as he will be a top draw after not getting retained by Kolkata Knight Riders.
India vs South Africa: Suryakumar Yadav On Cusp Of Multiple T20I Records
As India gear up for the four-match T20I series against South Africa, skipper Suryakumar Yadav will be looking to break multiple records. Suryakumar made his T20I debut in 2021 against England, following that he has played 74 matches in the format and scored 2,544 runs at a strike rate of 169.48. He has an average of 42.40. The 34-year-old has smashed four centuries and 21 fifties in the shortest format. The right-handed batter last led Team India in the T20I series against Bangladesh, where he scored 112 runs in three innings at an average of 37.33.
'Cricket Is In A Tenous Position": South Africa Coach Rob Walter Ahead Of India T20I Series
South Africa start a four-match Twenty20 international series against India at Kingsmead on Friday, just over four months after the visitors beat them in the T20 World Cup final. Both squads show significant changes from the sides that played in Barbados, where India lifted the trophy with a seven-run win. South Africa will be missing their three most successful bowlers from the World Cup campaign - fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje and left-arm spinner Tabraiz Shamsi, as well as batsman-wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock.