Pandya's Blazing Fifty, Bowlers Lead India to 101-Run Rout of South Africa

• India defeated South Africa by 101 runs in the opening T20I, taking a 1-0 series lead.
• Hardik Pandya starred with an unbeaten 59 off 28 balls and took a crucial wicket.
• South Africa was bowled out for their lowest-ever T20I total of 74 runs.
• Indian bowlers, including Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, and Axar Patel, each claimed two wickets.
• Pandya's fifty rescued India from early trouble, helping them post 175/6.

Why It Matters: Hardik Pandya's impactful return boosts India's T20I series prospects.