Sun Nov 10 12:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Samson Century and Spinners Propel India to Dominant Win in 1st T20I Against Pakistan
**Durban, South Africa:** India started their tour of South Africa with a resounding 8-wicket victory over Pakistan in the first T20I on Thursday. Sanju Samson’s blistering century (106 off 63 balls) and a disciplined performance from the spinners proved too much for the Pakistani team.
The win extended India’s winning streak to 11 matches, putting them one victory away from equaling their best-ever run in T20I history.
Pakistan, put in to bat first, struggled to build a substantial score. Jitesh Sharma, making his T20I debut, got ahead of himself and fell victim to a mistimed shot.
However, Samson’s innings, studded with 11 fours and 5 sixes, was the highlight of the match. He received good support from Ishan Kishan, who scored a quickfire 48. India’s spin attack, led by Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal, choked the Pakistani batsmen, restricting them to a below-par total.
This win is a positive start for India in the series. It will be interesting to see if they can continue their dominant run and secure a historic victory in the next match.
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