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sports1 year ago

Samson and Tilak's Historic Centuries Propel India to T20 Series Victory

India's cricket team achieved a historic 283 for 1 against South Africa, marking the fifth-highest total in Men's T20Is and their second-highest ever. Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma's partnership of 210 runs set a new record for India in T20Is, contributing to India's 3-1 series win. This match also saw India become the team with the most 250-plus totals in Men's T20Is, highlighting their dominance in the format. Samson's performance included three hundreds in his last five T20I innings, a first in a calendar year.

sports1 year ago

India Eyes Series Victory with Unchanged Lineup

India secured a 3-1 T20I series win against South Africa with a record-breaking performance, highlighted by centuries from Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma. The duo's 210-run partnership led India to a massive total of 283 for 1, the highest T20I score in South Africa. South Africa struggled in response, managing only 148, marking their biggest defeat by runs in T20Is. India's bowlers, led by Arshdeep Singh, capitalized on swing conditions, while South Africa's bowling was marred by indiscipline and injuries.

sports1 year ago

Sanju Samson's Heroics Revive India's Batting Strategy in T20I Victory

Sanju Samson, a middle-order batter for India, has been given a new lease on his international career by being promoted to open the batting in the T20I series against Bangladesh and South Africa. This move mirrors Rohit Sharma's career transformation in 2013 when he became a permanent opener. Samson's recent performances, including back-to-back T20I centuries, have showcased his potential and consistency, potentially complicating future team selections. Samson credits his resurgence to support from captain Suryakumar Yadav and coach Gautam Gambhir, emphasizing the importance of communication during challenging times.

sports2 years ago

"Dravid Praises Rohit's Super Over Retirement Decision as India Sweeps Afghanistan in 3rd T20I"

During the third T20I between India and Afghanistan, confusion arose over whether Rohit Sharma retired out or retired hurt in the first Super Over, as he later batted in the second Super Over. India's coach Rahul Dravid likened Rohit's tactical retirement to R Ashwin's move in an IPL game, while Afghanistan's coach Jonathan Trott highlighted a lack of communication regarding the rules and guidelines for Super Overs. Despite the controversy, India ultimately won the match after two Super Overs.

sports2 years ago

"India's Thrilling Last-Over Victory Over Australia in 1st T20I Steals the Show"

In a thrilling last-over finish, Rinku Singh held his nerve to guide India to a two-wicket victory over Australia in the first T20I. Needing 7 runs off 6 balls, Rinku hit a four and a single before losing three wickets in three balls. However, he finished the match in style by hitting a six off the last ball, taking India past their highest successful chase in T20Is.

sports2 years ago

"England's Buttler aims to captain Caribbean tour, secures victory over Netherlands in Cricket World Cup 2023"

Jos Buttler expresses his desire to continue as England's captain in both ODI and T20I cricket, starting with their tour to the Caribbean in December. Despite his own struggles with the bat, Buttler remains committed to leading the team and hopes to improve his own performance. England is likely to make changes to their ODI side for the Caribbean tour, while the T20I squad will be stronger as they prepare to defend their title in the T20 World Cup next year.

sports2 years ago

Afghanistan's Historic T20I Win Over Pakistan Celebrated Quietly at Home and Abroad.

Afghanistan secured a historic series triumph over Pakistan in the T20I series, drawing praise from the cricketing fraternity, including former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar. Akhtar praised Afghanistan's spinners and backed them to do well in the upcoming ODI World Cup. He also gave a message to Pakistan's captain, Shadab Khan, to make a strong comeback in the third and final T20I.

sports2 years ago

South Africa's Record-Breaking T20I Run Chase Against West Indies

South Africa completed the highest successful chase in T20Is, scoring 259/4 in 18.5 overs to beat West Indies by six wickets in the first T20I. Quinton de Kock's first T20I hundred off 43 balls helped South Africa achieve the record chase. West Indies posted their highest score in the format, 258/5, with Johnson Charles hitting the joint second-fastest T20I century. The match saw a total of 517 runs scored, the most in a T20 game, including 35 sixes, the most in a T20 international.