Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma Create History as India Achieves Unprecedented T20I Record

Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma delivered extraordinary performances in the fourth T20I against South Africa, setting a historic record for Indian cricket. The dynamic duo smashed centuries in the same innings, marking the first time two batters from the same ICC full-member team have achieved this feat in a T20I match.

Playing at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, Samson and Tilak’s blistering partnership was a spectacle to behold. Samson reached his third T20I century, completing it in just 51 balls, while Tilak followed shortly after, racing to his second T20I hundred in just 41 balls. Together, they powered India to an imposing total of 283/1 in 20 overs.

This milestone also solidifies their dominance against South Africa. Both batters now hold the record as the only Indians to score two T20I centuries against the same team. Samson’s third T20I century includes two from the ongoing series, while Tilak became the second Indian, after Samson, to score consecutive T20I centuries.

India’s record-breaking innings against South Africa is a testament to their growing prowess in T20 cricket and the emergence of young talent like Tilak Varma alongside experienced players like Sanju Samson.