IND vs SA: Sanju Samson smashes six into crowd, Injures fan as India steals show in T20I triumph | VIDEO

Sports News: Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma stole the show with their scintillating partnership, creating history by becoming the first pair of Indian batters to score centuries in the same T20I innings.

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The game turned out to be a historic encounter for Team India. (X/jiocinema)

Sports News: Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson delivered a jaw-dropping performance during the fourth T20I against South Africa on Friday. Samson smashed an unbeaten 109 off just 56 balls, including nine towering sixes. However, one of his sixes during the 10th over, hit off South African bowler Tristan Stubbs, resulted in an unfortunate incident. The ball sailed into the stands and struck a female fan on her face, leaving her in tears. Samson, visibly shaken, apologized after realizing the mishap, and the video of the incident has since gone viral on social media.

India’s Crushing Victory and Record-Breaking Feats

The game turned out to be a historic encounter for Team India. Chasing a mammoth total of 283 for 1, South Africa succumbed to a fiery spell by Arshdeep Singh, who claimed three wickets for 20 runs. The Proteas were bowled out for 148 in 18.2 overs, handing India a massive 135-run win and sealing the series 3-1.

Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma stole the show with their scintillating partnership, creating history by becoming the first pair of Indian batters to score centuries in the same T20I innings. Samson’s century came in just 51 balls, while Varma needed only 41 balls to reach his 120 runs. Their unbeaten 210-run partnership off just 93 balls marked India’s highest-ever T20I total on overseas soil.

Samson’s Remarkable Form

This century marks Samson’s third T20I ton in his last five innings, demonstrating a mix of brilliance and unpredictability as his previous outings included two ducks. His explosive performance, complemented by Varma’s heroics, has etched this game into the annals of T20I history.