Publish: 16:56, 09 Nov, 2024

India win over South Africa in first T20

Online Desk
India win over South Africa in first T20
Photo - Collected

Sanju Samson became only the fourth batter to score consecutive hundreds in Twenty20 international cricket when he backstopped India's 61-run win over South Africa on Friday, reports UNB.

Samson scored 107 runs off 50 balls and led India to 202-8.

Wrist spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi then shared six wickets as South Africa crashed to 141 all out in 17.5 overs.

India maintained its unbeaten record at Kingsmead against South Africa since 2007.

The second match of four is on Sunday at Gqeberha.

Samson hit his first T20 hundred less than a month ago, 111 against Bangladesh in Hyderabad. On Friday, he smacked 10 massive sixes and seven boundaries. The previous batters to score consecutive centuries were France's Gustav Mckeon (2022), South Africa's Rilee Rossouw (2022), and England's Phil Salt (2023).

Samson shrugged off losing opening partner Abhishek Sharma for 7 by powering to 50 off 27 balls, including three fours and five sixes.

India scored 56-1 in the powerplay as Samson put on 66 off 37 balls with skipper Suryakumar Yadav (21).

Samson added another 77 off 34 with Tilak Varma, who scored 33 off 18 balls.

Samson stole the show as he hit another five sixes to reach 100 off only 47 balls.

Samson became only the fourth Indian batter score two or more T20 hundreds after Rohit Sharma (5), skipper Yadav (4), and Lokesh Rahul (2).

His 10 sixes were the joint highest for an India T20 batter, beside Sharma against Sri Lanka in 2017.

Samson was finally out caught in the 16th over and India lost steam in the death overs. Hardik Pandya fell cheaply but Rinku Singh (11) just managed to push the total past 200.

Chasing a par-plus total, South Africa faltered at the start. Skipper Aiden Markram was out for 8, caught behind off Arshdeep Singh.

Avesh Khan sent back Tristan Stubb on 11 and the Proteas were down to 30-2 in 3.3 overs.

Ryan Rickelton scored 21 off 11 but he fell in the final powerplay over, caught off Chakravarthy.

Chakravarthy also ended a rescue attempt between Heinrich Klaasen (25) and David Miller (18), who partnered for 42 off 37. Klaasen was caught in the 12th over and South Africa folded.

Four wickets fell for seven runs across just nine deliveries – the Proteast went from 86-3 to 93-7.

Gerald Coetzee blazed three sixes in a consolation 23 off 11.

Chakravarthy picked 3-25 in four overs, and Bishnoi took 3-28.

Bd-Pratidin English/ Afsar Munna

More News
Bangladesh bowl out Nepal for 52 runs
Bangladesh bowl out Nepal for 52 runs
Rangpur Riders extend perfect winning streak to eight
Rangpur Riders extend perfect winning streak to eight
Inaugural Women's BPL to kick off in February with 3 teams
Inaugural Women's BPL to kick off in February with 3 teams
Rajshahi climb to 4th place with win over Sylhet
Rajshahi climb to 4th place with win over Sylhet
Haaland signs new 10-Year Man City contract
Haaland signs new 10-Year Man City contract
Nick Pothas steps down as Bangladesh’s assistant coach ahead
Nick Pothas steps down as Bangladesh’s assistant coach ahead
Liverpool bid to end title wobble, troubled Spurs face Everton battle
Liverpool bid to end title wobble, troubled Spurs face Everton battle
Neymar says Mbappe 'jealous' over Messi during PSG spell
Neymar says Mbappe 'jealous' over Messi during PSG spell
Tamim refuses to take prize from Faruque
Tamim refuses to take prize from Faruque
Tamim, Tanvir help Fortune Barishal beat Dhaka by 8 wickets
Tamim, Tanvir help Fortune Barishal beat Dhaka by 8 wickets
Barcelona secures 5-1 win over Real Betis to reach Copa del Rey quarterfinals
Barcelona secures 5-1 win over Real Betis to reach Copa del Rey quarterfinals
Cabrera reappointed as national team head coach for one year
Cabrera reappointed as national team head coach for one year
Latest News
DMP files 3,251 traffic violation cases in Dhaka
DMP files 3,251 traffic violation cases in Dhaka
13 minutes ago | City
Two judges murdered outside Iran's Supreme Court: media
Two judges murdered outside Iran's Supreme Court: media
29 minutes ago | International
‘Palestinians, resistance thwarted Israel’s big plots in Gaza’
‘Palestinians, resistance thwarted Israel’s big plots in Gaza’
44 minutes ago | International
EU ready to support Bangladesh during its political transition: Envoy
EU ready to support Bangladesh during its political transition: Envoy
49 minutes ago | National
British sci-fi classic ‘Doctor Who’ gears up for bold new adventures
British sci-fi classic ‘Doctor Who’ gears up for bold new adventures
1 hour ago | Entertainment
Bangladesh bowl out Nepal for 52 runs
Bangladesh bowl out Nepal for 52 runs
1 hour ago | Sports
Night temperature may drop in parts of country
Night temperature may drop in parts of country
1 hour ago | National
Ready to govern Gaza: Palestine’s President
Ready to govern Gaza: Palestine’s President
1 hour ago | International
"Current govt at risk by continuing budget of ousted Awami League"
"Current govt at risk by continuing budget of ousted Awami League"
1 hour ago | National
OpenAI, Retro Biosciences working to extend ‘human lifespan’
OpenAI, Retro Biosciences working to extend ‘human lifespan’
1 hour ago | Tech
Srijit Mukherji from aspiring sports journalist to filmmaker
Srijit Mukherji from aspiring sports journalist to filmmaker
1 hour ago | Entertainment
Pakistan launches first home-made observation satellite
Pakistan launches first home-made observation satellite
1 hour ago | Tech
Govt reaffirms zero tolerance on shrine attacks, urges complaints
Govt reaffirms zero tolerance on shrine attacks, urges complaints
2 hours ago | National
BNP demands withdrawal of vat on over 100 products
BNP demands withdrawal of vat on over 100 products
2 hours ago | National
Met office assumes dry weather nationwide
Met office assumes dry weather nationwide
2 hours ago | National
Marma girl's accident injury being propagated as communal murder
Marma girl's accident injury being propagated as communal murder
3 hours ago | National
Tarique seeks prayers for mother
Tarique seeks prayers for mother
3 hours ago | National
Cold wave set to arrive, says Meteorological Department
Cold wave set to arrive, says Meteorological Department
3 hours ago | National
How to make smacked cucumbers
How to make smacked cucumbers
3 hours ago | Lifestyle
It's never going to get easy: Abhishek amid separation rumors
It's never going to get easy: Abhishek amid separation rumors
3 hours ago | Entertainment
Bangladesh’s 2025-26 budget may reach 8 trillion
Bangladesh’s 2025-26 budget may reach 8 trillion
3 hours ago | National
Aafia Siddiqui appeals for presidential pardon before Trump's takeover
Aafia Siddiqui appeals for presidential pardon before Trump's takeover
3 hours ago | International
Debapriya slams 'inconsiderate' VAT hike by interim govt
Debapriya slams 'inconsiderate' VAT hike by interim govt
4 hours ago | National
Impeached South Korean president arrives at court to argue against his arrest
Impeached South Korean president arrives at court to argue against his arrest
4 hours ago | International
This would be biggest trade war: Canada warns US
This would be biggest trade war: Canada warns US
4 hours ago | International
Kazi Nazrul’s grandson hospitalised with burn Injuries
Kazi Nazrul’s grandson hospitalised with burn Injuries
4 hours ago | National
BNP focuses entirely on elections
BNP focuses entirely on elections
4 hours ago | Special
Instagram profile grids to switch from squares to rectangles
Instagram profile grids to switch from squares to rectangles
4 hours ago | Tech
Govt seeks opinion on July proclamation
Govt seeks opinion on July proclamation
4 hours ago | National
1,246 Bangladeshis repatriated from Lebanon; 47 arrive today
1,246 Bangladeshis repatriated from Lebanon; 47 arrive today
5 hours ago | National
Most Read
Won't stop until misrule-free Bangladesh is established
Won't stop until misrule-free Bangladesh is established
20 hours ago | National
Youth can change country's image: Fakhrul
Youth can change country's image: Fakhrul
19 hours ago | National
OpenAI, Retro Biosciences working to extend ‘human lifespan’
OpenAI, Retro Biosciences working to extend ‘human lifespan’
1 hour ago | Tech
Country at 5 risks, inflation at top
Country at 5 risks, inflation at top
7 hours ago | National
Night temperature may drop in parts of country
Night temperature may drop in parts of country
1 hour ago | National
Import duty hike sends fruit market in turmoil
Import duty hike sends fruit market in turmoil
6 hours ago | Business
Over 50,000 garment workers unemployed in a year
Over 50,000 garment workers unemployed in a year
5 hours ago | Special
Bangladesh’s 2025-26 budget may reach 8 trillion
Bangladesh’s 2025-26 budget may reach 8 trillion
3 hours ago | National
68% people want non-partisan president: BBS
68% people want non-partisan president: BBS
21 hours ago | National
Hamas set to release first hostages under Gaza ceasefire deal: Israel
Hamas set to release first hostages under Gaza ceasefire deal: Israel
20 hours ago | International
Unsweetened coffee reduces Alzheimer's disease risk by 30%
Unsweetened coffee reduces Alzheimer's disease risk by 30%
7 hours ago | Lifestyle
How to make smacked cucumbers
How to make smacked cucumbers
3 hours ago | Lifestyle
UK to announce significant hike in visa sponsorship fees
UK to announce significant hike in visa sponsorship fees
6 hours ago | International
Cold wave set to arrive, says Meteorological Department
Cold wave set to arrive, says Meteorological Department
3 hours ago | National
"Due to ‘family genes,’ Tulip became involved in corruption in UK"
"Due to ‘family genes,’ Tulip became involved in corruption in UK"
23 hours ago | National
Tarique seeks prayers for mother
Tarique seeks prayers for mother
3 hours ago | National
Rajshahi climb to 4th place with win over Sylhet
Rajshahi climb to 4th place with win over Sylhet
21 hours ago | Sports
Debapriya slams 'inconsiderate' VAT hike by interim govt
Debapriya slams 'inconsiderate' VAT hike by interim govt
4 hours ago | National
BNP focuses entirely on elections
BNP focuses entirely on elections
4 hours ago | Special
Srijit Mukherji from aspiring sports journalist to filmmaker
Srijit Mukherji from aspiring sports journalist to filmmaker
1 hour ago | Entertainment
Iranian president arrives in Russia to ink partnership treaty
Iranian president arrives in Russia to ink partnership treaty
22 hours ago | International
Govt okays SC Judges Appointment Ordinance
Govt okays SC Judges Appointment Ordinance
23 hours ago | National
Haaland signs new 10-Year Man City contract
Haaland signs new 10-Year Man City contract
22 hours ago | Sports
Announce election date to uphold dignity of 2nd independence: BNP
Announce election date to uphold dignity of 2nd independence: BNP
23 hours ago | National
Instagram profile grids to switch from squares to rectangles
Instagram profile grids to switch from squares to rectangles
5 hours ago | Tech
EU calls for consensus on priority reforms in Bangladesh
EU calls for consensus on priority reforms in Bangladesh
21 hours ago | National
Inaugural Women's BPL to kick off in February with 3 teams
Inaugural Women's BPL to kick off in February with 3 teams
19 hours ago | Sports
Israeli security cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire deal
Israeli security cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire deal
19 hours ago | International
Bangladesh bowl out Nepal for 52 runs
Bangladesh bowl out Nepal for 52 runs
1 hour ago | Sports
Dhaka's air quality 2nd worst globally this morning
Dhaka's air quality 2nd worst globally this morning
6 hours ago | City