Highest T20 Score in Johannesburg | South Africa vs India 4th T20, Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma Scored Century

In a dazzling display of batting supremacy, India overwhelmed South Africa in the 4th T20I at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. With centuries from Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma, India posted a mammoth 283/1 in 20 overs, their second-highest T20I total and the highest-ever against South Africa. The hosts were left with an uphill task that seemed insurmountable from the outset.

Batting Brilliance: Samson and Tilak Steal the Show

• Sanju Samson (109 off 56) continued his incredible run in 2024, becoming the first player to score three T20I hundreds in a calendar year.
• Tilak Varma (120 off 47) smashed his second consecutive T20I century, becoming only the second Indian and the fifth player overall to achieve this feat.
• The duo put together a stunning 210 partnership*, breaking several records:
  • Highest partnership for any wicket for India in T20Is.
  • Highest partnership against South Africa in T20Is.
  • Highest second-wicket partnership in all T20Is.

A Record-Breaking Night for India

India's batting dominance resulted in a flurry of new milestones:

1. Fastest to 200 in a T20I: India reached the mark in just 14.1 overs, their second-quickest after the 13.6 overs against Bangladesh earlier this year.
2. Most sixes in a T20I between Full Member sides: The match featured 23 sixes, surpassing the previous record of 22.
3. Highest score after 10 overs by India in T20Is: India stood at 152/1, their best-ever start in a T20I innings.

Tilak Varma's strike rate of 255.32 and Samson's composed yet explosive knock left South Africa hapless, as the Wanderers crowd witnessed history being scripted.

Bowling Woes for South Africa

The South African bowlers endured a torrid time:

• Marco Jansen (4-0-42-0) and Gerald Coetzee (3-0-43-0) were dispatched to all parts of the ground.
• Lutho Sipamla claimed the sole wicket of Abhishek Sharma but conceded 58 runs in his four overs.
• The fielding woes compounded their misery, with dropped catches and misfields aiding India's charge.

Key Records from the Match

1. Highest T20I Totals Between Full Member Sides:

   • 297/6 - India vs Bangladesh, Hyderabad, 2024
   • 283/1 - India vs South Africa, Johannesburg, 2024 (this match)
   • 278/3 - Afghanistan vs Ireland, Dehradun, 2019

2. Players with Consecutive Hundreds in T20Is:

   • Gustav McKeon
   • Rilee Rossouw
   • Phil Salt
   • Sanju Samson
   • Tilak Varma

3. Highest Strike Rates in a Calendar Year (750+ runs in T20s):

   • 193.4 - Abhishek Sharma (2024)
   • 185.3 - Andre Russell (2024)

The 4th T20I was a masterclass in aggressive batting and record-breaking cricket. Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma cemented their places in cricketing folklore with monumental centuries. India, riding high on their form, now look unstoppable as they eye a clean sweep in the series finale.

Stay tuned for more updates on India’s incredible run in 2024 T20 cricket!