Pandya's fifty, ruthless bowlers power India to 101-run win over SA

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News18•09-12-2025, 22:45
Pandya's fifty, ruthless bowlers power India to 101-run win over SA
- •India defeated South Africa by 101 runs in the first T20I, taking a 1-0 series lead.
- •Hardik Pandya made a memorable comeback, scoring an unbeaten 59 off 28 balls and taking a crucial wicket.
- •South Africa was bowled out for their lowest-ever T20I total of 74 runs.
- •Indian bowlers Arshdeep, Bumrah, Chakravarthy, and Axar were ruthless, each taking two wickets.
- •Pandya's fifty helped India post a competitive total of 175/6 after early struggles.
Why It Matters: India's dominant win and Pandya's comeback boost series hopes.
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