Suryakumar Yadav’s Record-Equalling Hundred Propels India to Victory Against South Africa

Suryakumar Yadav’s spectacular century powered India to a convincing 106-run victory over South Africa, resulting in a 1-1 series draw. Yadav’s exceptional innings of 100 runs off 56 balls, combined with Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 60 runs, guided India to a formidable total of 201-7 in 20 overs. The batting duo’s partnership of 112 runs off 70 balls for the third wicket set the stage for India’s commanding performance. In response, wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav delivered a stellar bowling performance, claiming 5-17 in four overs, as South Africa crumbled for a mere 95 runs in 13.5 overs. This win concluded the three-match T20 series, with South Africa securing victory in the second T20, and the first match being abandoned due to rain.

Opting to bat, India faced an early setback with Shubman Gill’s dismissal for eight runs, but Yashasvi Jaiswal’s resilient knock and Suryakumar Yadav’s record-equaling fourth T20 century steadied the innings. Yadav’s remarkable innings included five sixes and propelled him to the elite club of T20 batters with four centuries, alongside Rohit Sharma and Glenn Maxwell. India’s total of 201-7 proved insurmountable for South Africa, as Kuldeep Yadav’s exceptional spin bowling dismantled their batting lineup. South Africa struggled to cope with Yadav’s unorthodox deliveries, leading to a collapse that secured India’s convincing victory and a drawn T20 series.