Johannesburg: India vs South Africa: Indian batters Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma steal the show with their stunning centuries.
The both players set a record second-wicket partnership that led India to a commanding 135-run victory over South Africa.
India set records in the fourth and final T20 Cricket match held at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg.
With this win, India has clinched the series with 3-1 after Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and chose to bat first.
The spotlight of India’s innings was entirely on Tilak and Samson, who batted magnificently.
Tilak smashed an unbeaten 120 off just 47 balls, while Samson stayed not out at 109 off 56 balls.
Together, they created history with a record 210-run partnership for the second wicket, achieved in just 86 balls.
Samson also made history by becoming the first player in T20I cricket to score three centuries in a single calendar year.
India’s innings witnessed several records being broken.
Chasing a daunting target of 284, South Africa faltered, managing only 148 in 18.2 overs.
Arshdeep Singh’s stellar performance, taking 3 wickets for 20 runs, sealed the win for India, leaving the Proteas struggling.