Sat Nov 16 03:03:49 UTC 2024: ## India Dominates South Africa in T20I Series, Verma & Chakravarthy Shine
**Johannesburg, South Africa:** India clinched a resounding 3-1 victory in the four-match T20 International series against South Africa, culminating in a record-breaking final match. Indian batsmen put on a spectacular display, scoring a record-breaking 283/1 – the highest ever T20I total against South Africa.
The series witnessed exceptional performances from Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson, both scoring two centuries each. Samson hit centuries in the first and final matches, while Varma achieved the feat in the third and fourth. Varun Chakravarthy was the bowling sensation, claiming 12 wickets throughout the series.
The final match saw India, after winning the toss and electing to bat, post a mammoth 283/1 in 20 overs at The Wanderers Stadium. South Africa was bowled out for a paltry 148 in response, with Arshdeep Singh taking three wickets and Chakravarthy and Axar Patel claiming two each.
While both Samson (109* off 56) and Varma (120* off 47) scored centuries in the final match, Varma’s impactful innings earned him the Player of the Match award. His consistent performance throughout the series, including a series total of 280 runs at an average of 140, secured him the Player of the Series award. Chakravarthy, with 12 wickets at an average of 11.50, was rightfully awarded the Game Changer of the Series award. The series showcased India’s dominance and the exceptional talent of its emerging stars.
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