India Clinches Series Victory: Complete Awards List From 4th T20I Against South Africa

India secured a commanding victory over South Africa in the fourth T20I, winning by 135 runs at Wanderers. This triumph on November 15 clinched the series 3-1 for India. The win marked India's fifth consecutive bilateral T20I series victory.

Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma were instrumental in India's success, both scoring centuries to help India post a formidable total of 283 runs. Samson remained unbeaten with 109 runs, while Varma scored an unbeaten 120. Their partnership set new records for India, achieving the highest T20I total outside their home country.

South Africa struggled from the start in their chase of India's massive target. Arshdeep Singh's early breakthroughs left the hosts reeling. Despite efforts from Tristan Stubbs, who scored 43, and David Miller with 36, South Africa was bowled out for just 148 runs. Arshdeep took three wickets, while Varun Chakravarthy and Axar Patel claimed two each.

The match saw several notable achievements for India. They recorded their second-highest T20I total ever and their highest on foreign soil. Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma became the first Indian players to score centuries in a single T20I innings. This feat also marked the first time an ICC Full Member team achieved multiple centuries in one innings.

MMT Longest Six of the Day: David Miller (SA) - 110 metres (USD 1000)

Game Changer of the Series: Varun Chakravarthy (IND) - 12 wickets (USD 3000)

Player of the Match: Tilak Varma (IND) - 120 runs off 47 deliveries (USD 3000)

Player of the Series: Tilak Varma - 280 runs, two centuries (USD 5000)

India vs South Africa: Notable Statistics

• This match featured India's second-highest T20I total and their highest abroad.
• Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma are the first Indians to score centuries in a single T20I innings.
• This is also a first for any ICC Full Member team achieving multiple centuries in one innings.
• Tilak Varma became only the second Indian to score consecutive T20I centuries after Sanju Samson.
• All six Indian bowlers took at least one wicket, with Ramandeep Singh claiming his first international wicket.
• The team hit a record-breaking 23 sixes in this match against another Full Member team.
• Varun Chakravarthy ended with a series-high of 12 wickets for India in bilateral matches.
• Arshdeep Singh is now second on India's all-time T20I wicket-takers list with 95 wickets, trailing Yuzvendra Chahal by just one.

The series showcased India's dominance and highlighted individual performances that contributed significantly to their success. The team's ability to perform consistently under pressure was evident throughout these matches against South Africa.