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Sanju Samson Breaks Multiple Records, Achieves Historic First With Ton Against South Africa

Sanju Samson scripted history as he became the first-ever cricketer to hit back-to-back T20I centuries for India, slamming a brilliant hundred in the first T20I against South Africa in Durban on Friday. Samson slammed this century having already made a scintillating 47-ball 111 in India's previous T20I, against Bangladesh. Samson brought up his century in just 47 balls with the help of 7 fours and 9 sixes. Samson also hit the fastest century by an Indian against South Africa in T20I cricket.

India vs South Africa LIVE Scorecard, 1st T20I: Suryakumar Yadav-Led India Invited To Bat 1st vs South Africa

India vs South Africa 1st T20I Live Updates: The Indian cricket team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, takes on South Africa in the first T20I of the four-match series on Friday. Pacer Arshdeep Singh and fast bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya will be looking forward to achieve an elusive landmark.

India vs South Africa Live Streaming, 1st T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast

India vs South Africa 1st T20I Live Streaming: Led by Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian cricket team will be taking on South Africa in the first T20I of the four-match series. As India firmly embrace a transition phase, a clutch of second line stars such as Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma will be hoping for a breakaway series in the four T20Is against South Africa. It is imperative for them to shed the tag of sidekicks and establish themselves as the first-choice players in this format.

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.

India vs South Africa 1st T20I Weather Report: Will Rain Interrupt Match In Durban?

The T20I series between T20 World Cup 2024 finalists -- India and South Africa -- is set to kick off in Durban on Friday. The two teams squared off in the championship finale a few months ago, where India pulled themselves out of the jaws of defeat to secure their second T20 World Cup title. For South Africa, the series doesn't just offer an opportunity to exact revenge but also to test themselves against a new-look Indian side that has come to the fore after the retirement of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja.

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.

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Sanju Samson Breaks Multiple Records, Achieves Historic First With Ton Against South Africa

India vs South Africa LIVE Scorecard, 1st T20I: Suryakumar Yadav-Led India Invited To Bat 1st vs South Africa

India vs South Africa Live Streaming, 1st T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast

India Predicted XI vs South Africa, 1st T20I: Ex-RCB Star In Fray, Two Debuts Expected In 1st T20I

Suryakumar Yadav's Blunt Reply When Asked About CSK Star's Absence From India's T20I Team

India vs South Africa 1st T20I Weather Report: Will Rain Interrupt Match In Durban?

India vs South Africa: Suryakumar Yadav On Cusp Of Multiple T20I Records

'Cricket Is In A Tenous Position": South Africa Coach Rob Walter Ahead Of India T20I Series