Fri Nov 08 18:07:17 UTC 2024: ## Sanju Samson Blazes Century in South Africa T20 Debut, Creates History
**Durban, South Africa:** Indian opener Sanju Samson made a sensational debut in the four-match T20 series against South Africa, smashing a century in the first match at Durban. This was Samson’s maiden century in T20 Internationals and his second overall in the shortest format.
The 34-year-old reached the milestone in just 47 balls, smashing 9 sixes and 7 fours in the process. His 107-run knock off 50 balls also included a blistering 37-ball 66-run partnership with Suryakumar Yadav for the second wicket.
Samson became the first Indian batsman to score back-to-back centuries in T20I matches. His previous century came against Bangladesh in Hyderabad on October 12th, 2024. He also set a new record as the fastest Indian batsman to score a century against South Africa in T20I matches.
Samson’s phenomenal performance makes him the first Indian wicketkeeper to score two T20 centuries.
**Other Notable Records:**
* **Most T20I Centuries for India:** Rohit Sharma (5)
* **Indian Batsmen with T20I Centuries against South Africa:** Suresh Raina (2010), Rohit Sharma (2015), Suryakumar Yadav (2023), Sanju Samson (2024)
Samson’s impressive display in the series opener cemented his place in the Indian T20 team, and fans are eager to see him replicate his heroics in the remaining matches.
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