In a match that will be etched in the annals of T20 cricket history, India decimated South Africa by a staggering 135 runs in the fourth T20I. The architects of this demolition were Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson, who unleashed a brutal assault on the Proteas bowlers.
A Record-Breaking Partnership
Opting to bat first, India’s openers, Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson, laid the foundation with a blistering 73-run stand in the PowerPlay. However, it was the partnership between Samson and Tilak Varma that truly set the stage ablaze. The duo amassed a record-breaking 210 runs, reducing the South African bowlers to mere spectators.
Tilak Varma, in particular, was in imperious form, smashing his second consecutive T20I century. His effortless strokeplay and audacious shots left the South African fielders stunned. Sanju Samson, too, was in sublime touch, contributing a magnificent century of his own.
A Collapsing South Africa
With a mammoth target to chase, South Africa’s batting order crumbled under the pressure. Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya wreaked havoc with the new ball, reducing the hosts to 10/4. While Tristan Stubbs and David Miller tried to salvage some pride with late cameos, the damage had already been done.
A Day to Remember
This match will be remembered for the sheer dominance of India’s batting, the brilliance of Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson, and the abject failure of the South African bowlers. It was a masterclass in T20 cricket, a display of batting prowess that will be talked about for years to come.
