Sanju Samson's explosive century (107 off 50 balls) propelled India to a commanding 61-run victory against South Africa in the first T20I at Kingsmead. The ton marked Samson's second consecutive century in the format. Samson credited former coach Ravi Shastri for his inspiring words. Spinners Varun Chakaravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi stifled the Proteas' chase, restricting them to 141.
