India clinched a commanding 135-run victory over South Africa in the fourth T20I match at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on November 15, 2024, sealing the series 3-1. The match was a showcase of India’s dominance, with the team posting a record-breaking total of 283 for 1 in 20 overs, thanks to stellar centuries from Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma
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India won the toss and elected to bat first. The opening partnership between Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson laid a solid foundation with a 73-run stand. However, it was Tilak Varma who stole the show, scoring his second consecutive T20I century in just 47 balls. Samson, not to be outdone, also reached his century, becoming the first-ever batter in T20I cricket to slam three centuries in a calendar year
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The South African bowlers struggled to contain the Indian batsmen, with Lutho Sipamla being the only one to make a breakthrough, dismissing Abhishek Sharma. Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 120 off 47 balls, while Samson was not out on 109 off 56 balls.
This record-breaking total has put India in a commanding position to seal the series 3-1. South Africa will now have to chase down this daunting target, and it will be interesting to see if they can put up a fight
The match has been a rollercoaster of emotions, with both teams showcasing their strengths and resilience. India’s aggressive batting display has been a highlight of the series, and the performances of Samson and Tilak Varma have been particularly noteworthy
As the match progresses, all eyes will be on the South African batsmen to see if they can mount a challenge against the Indian bowlers. With the series on the line, this final T20I promises to be an exciting and nail-biting contest
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