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In an unforgettable display of explosive batting, Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma led India to a historic victory against South Africa in the fourth T20I at the Wanderers, Johannesburg. Their phenomenal partnership powered India to a massive total of 283/1 in just 20 overs, leaving South Africa stunned. Let’s dive into all the records broken by the duo in this spectacular performance.
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- 1 1. Samson and Tilak’s Six-Hitting Extravaganza
- 2 2. Highest Second-Wicket Partnership in T20I History
- 3 3. Third-Fastest Team to 200 in T20Is
- 4 4. India’s Second-Highest T20I Total Ever
- 5 5. Two Centuries in One Game – A Historic First
- 6 6. Samson’s Hat-Trick of Centuries in 2024
- 7 7. Tilak’s Back-to-Back T20I Hundreds
- 8 Match Summary
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1. Samson and Tilak’s Six-Hitting Extravaganza
- 19 Sixes Between Them: Samson and Tilak turned the match into a six-hitting contest, smashing 19 sixes collectively (9 by Samson and 10 by Tilak).
- 23 Team Sixes: India ended up with a total of 23 sixes, making it the joint third-highest number of sixes by a team in a single T20I innings. Only Zimbabwe (27 sixes vs. Gambia) sits higher on that list.
2. Highest Second-Wicket Partnership in T20I History
- 210-Run Stand: The duo added a staggering 210 runs for the second wicket in just 93 balls, breaking the record for the highest second-wicket partnership in T20I history.
- Sixth-Highest Partnership for Any Wicket: This blistering stand also ranks as the sixth-highest partnership for any wicket in T20I cricket.
3. Third-Fastest Team to 200 in T20Is
- Reached 200 in Just 14.1 Overs: Samson and Tilak’s fearless approach saw India reaching the 200-run mark in just 14.1 overs, marking the third-fastest 200 in T20I history.
4. India’s Second-Highest T20I Total Ever
- Total of 283/1: India’s score of 283/1 is now their second-highest T20I total ever, just behind their 297 against Bangladesh earlier this year.
- Highest T20I Total Against South Africa: This score also set a new record for the highest T20I total ever scored against South Africa, surpassing West Indies’ previous best of 258/3.
5. Two Centuries in One Game – A Historic First
- Two Centuries by Full-Member Players: Samson (109* off 56 balls) and Tilak (120 off 47 balls) became the first players from full-member nations to score centuries in the same T20I match. This has only happened twice before in T20I history.
6. Samson’s Hat-Trick of Centuries in 2024
- First Player to Hit Three T20I Centuries in a Year: With his unbeaten 109, Sanju Samson became the first player ever to score three T20I centuries in a single calendar year. All three centuries have come in 2024, showcasing his exceptional form.
7. Tilak’s Back-to-Back T20I Hundreds
- Joining an Exclusive Club: Tilak Varma’s explosive 120 made him one of the few players to achieve back-to-back T20I centuries. He joins a prestigious list alongside Sanju Samson, Gustav Mckeon, Rilee Rossouw, and Phil Salt.
Match Summary
- India: 283/1 in 20 overs (Tilak Varma 120, Sanju Samson 109*)
- South Africa: Struggled to match the mammoth target, falling short in their chase.
India’s dominant batting display not only secured the win but also sent a clear message to the cricketing world ahead of upcoming international fixtures. With players like Samson and Tilak in red-hot form, India’s future in T20I cricket looks brighter than ever.
