Sanju Samson has become only the fourth batter to score consecutive hundreds in Twenty20 international cricket after he backstopped India’s 61-run win over South Africa in Durban.

Sanju Samson blasts a 47-ball century as India clinch an emphatic win over South Africa in the first T20 international in Durban.

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. South Africa asked India to bat and the visitors posted 202 for eight in their 20 overs,

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South African captain Aiden Markram stated that the upcoming T20I series against India is not a rematch of the World Cup final. Both teams have undergone significant personnel changes since then. The four-match series starts in Durban on Friday.

India's first innings was totally about Sanju Samson who brought up his second consecutive T20I century off just 47 balls. He wins the Player of the Match award for it. India bowl South Africa out for 141 runs, take the first match by 61 runs and go 1-0 up in the four-match series.

India dismantled South Africa by 61 runs in their first T20I match at Kingsmead. Check the RSA vs IND match report here

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After a crushing home Test series loss to New Zealand, the Indian cricket team is now gearing up to face South Africa. Under the leadership of captain Suryakumar Yadav, 'Men in Blue' announced a solid squad for the tour.