Ramandeep Singh Joins Elite List By Hitting Six On First Ball In T20I Debut Against South Africa

Ramandeep Singh, making his debut for India, achieved a remarkable feat in the third T20I against South Africa on November 13. His performance placed him among a select group of players with a unique record.

India's captain, Suryakumar Yadav, made one change to the team by bringing in Ramandeep Singh in place of Avesh Khan. South Africa chose to bowl first after winning the toss. Despite Sanju Samson's early dismissal without scoring, Tilak Varma and Abhishek Sharma steadied India's innings. Abhishek hit a quick fifty before getting out, while Tilak continued aggressively. He scored his first T20I century with 107 runs off 56 balls, helping India reach an impressive total of 219.

Ramandeep Singh made history in his debut match by becoming only the second Indian to achieve a notable T20I milestone. He scored 15 runs from just six balls in his first international innings. His debut was highlighted by hitting a six on his very first delivery against Andile Simelane.

This achievement places Ramandeep alongside Suryakumar Yadav, who also hit a six on his first T20I ball against England's Jofra Archer in 2021. Moreover, Ramandeep is now the eighth player worldwide to accomplish this rare feat of hitting a six on their first T20I ball.

The list of players who have hit a six on their first ball in T20Is.

The match continues with India aiming to defend their total and secure victory to stay competitive in the series. The team will rely on both experienced players and newcomers like Ramandeep Singh to deliver strong performances.