India defeated South Africa by 61 runs in the first T20I of the three-match series in Durban. Chasing 203 runs, the Proteas were completely dominated by Varun Chakravarthy (3 wickets) and Ravi Bishnoi (3 wickets). The hosts were bowled out for 141 in 17?5 overs.
Earlier, Sanju Samson scored 107 runs off 50 balls and his innings took the team’s total to 202/8 in 20 overs. He hit 10 sixes and 7 fours. Samson was supported by captain Suryakumar Yadav (21) and Tilak Varma (33). For South Africa, Gerald Coetzee took three scalps.
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