SA vs IND 1st T20I Results

7:04 PM IST That brings us to the conclusion of this opening encounter, where India emerged victorious over South Africa with a dominating performance to take a 1-0 lead in this four-match T20I series. Attention now shifts to St George's Park in Gqeberha, where both teams will square off again for the second T20I. The action kicks off at 2 pm GMT, but be sure to tune in early for all the pre-match buildup and insights. Until next time, it’s cheers and goodbye!

7:00 PM IST Suryakumar Yadav, the victorious skipper says they are following the same brand of cricket and enjoying it. Mentions that the hard work Sanju Samson has put in over the years is showing in the way he is performing and says he is fearless and always puts the team ahead. Talks about the plans to bowl spin against Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller and says both Varun Chakaravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi delivered for him. Appreciates the way the team is performing and says they make him look good as a captain.

6:58 PM IST Aiden Markram, the skipper of South Africa talks about the toss and says he wanted to take advantage of the knowing the total but India played really well. He further added about the moving of the ball at the start of innings but then appreciated Sanju Samson for the way he attacked. Mentions that the bowlers weren't consistent. Talks about his batting and says his wicket early in the chase hammered the chances of a solid opening partnership. Mentions that as a team they will have to look at the batting where they crumbled under pressure. Concludes and talks about working on smaller things for the next game to come up as a strong team.

6:55 PM IST Sanju Samson is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his outstanding knock of 107 off just 50 balls. He says that he is enjoying his time in the middle and want to utilise his current form. Adds that they have a positive mindset from the start and that is to attack the bowlers. Mentions that he is very clear in his mind trying to find the boundaries and sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't. Says that South Africa are a gun side at their home and it was important to start the series and it was a great team effort.

6:53 PM IST It's time for the Presentation Ceremony...

6:48 PM IST Earlier in the game, India faced an early setback with Abhishek Sharma's dismissal, but Sanju Samson's aggressive knock kept them on the attack. Supported by Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav, India seemed poised for a 230-240 total. However, South Africa turned the tide as Keshav Maharaj's crucial breakthrough slowed the scoring, setting the tone for the rest of the South African attack to wrestle back control and restricting India to 202 runs. Gerald Coetzee stood out with the ball, picking up three key wickets, while it was Sanju Samson’s magnificent knock of 107 from just 50 deliveries that defined India’s innings with the bat.