Pandya's 59* powers India to dominant 101-run win over SA in 1st T20I

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News18•09-12-2025, 22:15
Pandya's 59* powers India to dominant 101-run win over SA in 1st T20I
- •India defeated South Africa by 101 runs in the first T20I.
- •Hardik Pandya scored an unbeaten 59 runs off 28 balls, powering India to 175/6.
- •South Africa was bowled out for 74, their lowest-ever T20I score.
- •Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, and Axar Patel each took two wickets for India.
Why It Matters: India's dominant T20I win shows strong form and Pandya's impactful return.
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