India won the series 3-1, showcasing their strong performance and dominance throughout the matches.The fourth T20I between India and South Africa at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg was full of excitement. It became a night where many records were broken. Fans witnessed an unforgettable match with amazing performances.
The playing XIs for the fourth T20I between India and South Africa featured some exciting talent on both sides.
For India, the lineup included Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ramandeep Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, and Varun Chakravarthy.
South Africa’s team consisted of Ryan Rickelton, Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Marco Jansen, Andile Simelane, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, and Lutho Sipamla.
Both teams brought a mix of experience and young talent, setting the stage for an exciting contest.
IND vs SA 4th T20 Records
India’s Powerful Batting Performance
India put on an amazing batting display, scoring 283 runs and showing their power in T20 cricket. Players like Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson played big roles with explosive knocks.
The match really showed how strong India’s batting lineup is.and this is India’s highest score ever in T20Is outside India.
Samson and Varma Make History with Centuries
In this match, Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson both scored centuries, showing great individual performances. Their big knocks helped India dominate the game. South Africa struggled to keep up with India’s strong batting.
Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma made history by both scoring centuries in the same T20 match. Samson hit 109 runs off 56 balls, while Varma scored 120 runs off 47 balls. This is the first time two players have made centuries in a single T20 match.
Sanju Samson made history by becoming the first player to score three centuries in T20Is in a single calendar year. He was confident in his place in the team and showed it with three centuries in just five T20Is.
- 111 vs Bangladesh
- 107 vs South Africa
- 109* vs South Africa
Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma made history with a 210-run partnership for the second wicket, the highest in T20I history. Their strong batting skills were on full display.
Highest Partnership for India in:
- Test: Vinoo Mankad/Pankaj Roy – 413 runs (vs New Zealand)
- ODI: Sachin Tendulkar/Rahul Dravid – 331 runs (vs New Zealand)
- T20I: Sanju Samson/Tilak Varma – 210* runs (vs South Africa)
Tilak Varma made history by becoming the second Indian player to score two consecutive T20I centuries, after Sanju Samson. He achieved this during the fourth T20I against South Africa, scoring 120 runs. This performance has shown that he is one of India’s promising young stars in T20 cricket.
Most Sixes in a Thrilling Match
India hit 23 sixes in their innings, setting a big record for a single match in T20I cricket. This showed their power and control, making the game even more exciting.
Although Zimbabwe holds the record for most sixes in a match, with 27 sixes against Gambia in October 2024, India’s 23 sixes was still an amazing display of strong batting and great performance.
Record Highlights:
- Highest T20I Total Overseas: India scored 2nd best highest total 283 runs, their previous best of 297 runs against Bangladesh in 2024.
- Most Runs in a T20I Match: This is now the highest total ever recorded in a T20I match in South Africa.
- Partnership Records: The 210-run partnership between Samson and Varma is the highest for the second wicket in T20Is.
- Most Sixes in an Innings: India hit 23 sixes, one of the highest totals for sixes in a single T20I innings.
- Fastest to 200: India reached 200 runs in just 14.1 overs, showing their aggressive batting style.
- Samson’s Record: Samson’s performance also made him the first player to score three T20I centuries in a calendar year.
- Tilak Varma’s Achievement: Tilak Varma became the second player after Samson to score two centuries in two consecutive T20I matches.
- Second-Highest Wicket-taker: Arshdeep Singh has taken 95 wickets in just 60 T20Is, 2 shy of India’s record. In 2 years, he became the second-highest wicket-taker among pacers from Test nations. He’s just 5 wickets away from breaking the record for the fastest pace bowler to 100 T20I wickets.
Record-Breaking Performance by India in T20 Cricket This Year
India has had an amazing year in T20 cricket, setting several new records that show their strength in the game. Here are some of the top achievements:
- T20 World Cup Winners: India won the T20 World Cup for the second time by beating South Africa in the final.
- Best Win Rate: India has a win rate of 92% in T20 matches this year.
- Most 200+ Totals: India scored over 200 runs in 9 innings, showing their powerful batting.
- Biggest Total: India’s highest score this year was 297, a huge milestone in T20 history.
- Highest Total Outside India: India set a new record for the highest score outside India with 283 runs against South Africa.
- Most Hundreds in a Year: Indian players hit 7 centuries this year, showing their strong batting skills.
- Most Sixes in a Single Match: India hit 23 sixes in one match, setting a new record for the most sixes in a T20I innings.
These achievements show India’s strength and consistency in T20 cricket and place them as one of the top teams in the world.
