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Sanju Samson Goes Past MS Dhoni In Elite India T20 List Topped By This Star

Star India wicketkeeper Sanju Samson unlocked a new personal milestone during the 1st T20I of a four-match series against South Africa on Friday. Samson scored his second successive T20I century, smashing 107 off just 50 balls as India took a 1-0 lead in the series in Durban. By doing so, Samson beacme the seventh-fastest Indian batter to score 7,000 T20 runs. He got to the landmark in his 269th innings, equalling former India batter Robin Uthappa in the list.

"My Forever...": Sanju Samson's Wife Drops Unmissable Post For India Star After Century

Sanju Samson's wife, Charulatha Remesh, shared a heartwarming post for her husband after the star wicketkeeper-batter smashed a century to help India beat South Africa in the 1st T20I in Durban. Samson has now scored back-to-back centuries in his last two T20Is for India. After smashing a 47-ball 111 against Bangladesh in Hyderabad on October 12, he continued his red-hot form with another 50-ball 107 against the Proteas. Taking to Instagram, Charulatha reshared a post from Rajasthan Royals (RR) on her story for Samson, and captioned the post as "my forever favourite hero".

IND vs SA 1st T20I: "David Miller Wasn't Picking A Thing At All" - South Africa Great

Former South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Mark Boucher noted that David Miller seemed at a loss against spin during their 61-run defeat to Team India in the first T20I on Friday, November 8. Boucher, now retired, also commented that the Proteas did not take advantage of the subtle assistance from the pitch. During the middle overs, with Miller and Heinrich Klaasen at the crease, the South African pair struggled to find boundaries while chasing a 203-run target. Both batters were dismissed in the same over by Varun Chakravarthy, dealing a significant blow to their team's chances.

Sanju Samson Breaks Internet With Durban Ton. Ravi Shastri, Yuvraj Singh Share Unmissable Posts

Former India all-rounders Yuvraj Singh and Ravi Shastri reserved big praise for wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, who powered his side to a 61-run win over South Africa in the 1st T20I of a four-match series. Thriving in his new role as opener, Samson hammered his second consecutive century in as many games, smashing 107 off just 50 balls in the series-opener at Kingsmead, Durban. Samson became the first Indian, and fourth overall to score consecutive hundreds in T20Is. Praising Samson for his brilliant stroke-play, Yuvraj and Shastri took to social media to laud the player.

"Men Against Boys": South Africa Great's Big Praise For Team India After Win In 1st T20I

Following India's 61-run win over South Africa in the 1st T20I, former cricketer Mark Boucher reflected on Men in Blue spinner Varun Chakravarthy's performance in the game and said that he bowled briskly. Varun Chakaravarthy picked up three wickets and gave 25 runs in his four-over and helped the Men in Blue to defend the given target. Speaking on Jio Cinema, Boucher said that both Varun and Ravi Bishnoi had a great bowling partnership in the second inning.

"Next 7 Matches...": Sanju Samson Reveals Honest Chat With India Captain Suryakumar Yadav

Amid his purple patch with the bat, star India wicketkeeper Sanju Samson credited captain Suryakumar Yadav for instilling confidence in him. For years, Samson struggled to find consistency with the bat in Indian colours due to the lack of opportunities. However, Samson has been thrived in his new role as the opener following the retirements of former India captains Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Samson has now notched up back-to-back centuries in T20Is, the first batter from India to do so.

"Take Your Hat Off To Him": South Africa Skipper Aiden Markram's Big Praise For Sanju Samson

It was a dreamy night for wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, who propelled India to a stunning 61-run victory over South Africa in the first T20I in Durban. With this win, India have gained 1-0 lead in the four-match series. Samson scored a marvelous 107-run knock off just 50 balls as India posted 202/8 in 20 overs. Later, the hosts bundled out the Proteas for 141 and clinched the victory. With this ton, Samson became the first Indian batter to score consecutive tons in T20Is as in his previous appearance, he hammered a century against Bangladesh.

Watch: Suryakumar Yadav Angry As South Africa Star Complains Of Sanju Samson's Objectionable Act

There never goes by a moment when India's T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav doesn't have a smile on his face. However, during a tense moment on the field in the first T20I against South Africa, Suryakumar donned his angry avatar while trying to defend wicket-keeper Sanju Samson. Suryakumar engaged in an intense debate with South Africa all-rounder Marco Jansen after the latter expressed his displeasure over Samson's act of stepping onto the pitch time and again. Even the India wicket-keeper had to join the face-off between Jansen and Surykumar in the middle of the pitch on Friday.

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Sanju Samson Goes Past MS Dhoni In Elite India T20 List Topped By This Star

"My Forever...": Sanju Samson's Wife Drops Unmissable Post For India Star After Century

IND vs SA 1st T20I: "David Miller Wasn't Picking A Thing At All" - South Africa Great

Sanju Samson Breaks Internet With Durban Ton. Ravi Shastri, Yuvraj Singh Share Unmissable Posts

"Men Against Boys": South Africa Great's Big Praise For Team India After Win In 1st T20I

"Next 7 Matches...": Sanju Samson Reveals Honest Chat With India Captain Suryakumar Yadav

"Take Your Hat Off To Him": South Africa Skipper Aiden Markram's Big Praise For Sanju Samson

Watch: Suryakumar Yadav Angry As South Africa Star Complains Of Sanju Samson's Objectionable Act