Highest t20 Partnership: Samoson & Tilak’s Century
In the fourth T20I at the Wanderers in Johannesburg, India secured a massive 135-run win over South Africa, winning the series 3-1. The stars of the match were Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson, who both hit centuries. Their incredible partnership remained unbeaten at 210 runs off just 86 balls, helping India reach a colossal score of 283/1 in 20 overs. Tilak Varma scored 120 runs off 47 balls with 10 sixes and 9 fours, while Sanju Samson made 109 runs off 56 balls, hitting 9 sixes and 6 fours.
South Africa’s batting struggled right from the start. They lost their first four wickets for just 10 runs within the first three overs. David Miller and Tristan Stubbs tried to recover, with Miller scoring 36 runs off 27 balls, but their efforts weren’t enough. South Africa was eventually bowled out for 148 runs. India’s bowlers, especially Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, and Ravi Bishnoi, delivered exceptional performances, making it hard for South Africa to chase the target.
During the chase, South Africa managed only 30 runs for 4 wickets in the powerplay. Arshdeep Singh set the tone by taking three wickets early on, while Chakravarthy and Bishnoi continued to pressure the South African batsmen. The match saw India’s dominance in both batting and bowling, leading to their series victory.
Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson’s explosive batting put India in a commanding position, allowing them to achieve this resounding win and claim the series.