Historic, dominant, unforgettable, India’s T20I series win over South Africa breaks five records

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India’s T20I series against South Africa turned into a memorable chapter in Indian cricket, marked by dominant performances and historic milestones. From record-breaking individual feats to collective team achievements, the series showcased India’s depth, confidence, and growing strength in the shortest format. 

Here are five major records India broke during the T20I series that made headlines and underlined their supremacy against the Proteas.

1. Hardik Pandya’s Historic All-Round Record

India’s premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya became the first Indian seamer in T20Is to achieve the elite double of 1,000 runs and 100 wickets. This milestone — recorded during the third T20I in Dharamsala — places him in rare global company and highlights his impact as both a batter and bowler.

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2. Arshdeep Singh’s Powerplay Bowling Record

Pace bowler Arshdeep Singh rewrote India’s T20I books by becoming the nation’s leading wicket-taker in powerplay overs (overs 1–6). His consistent new-ball success throughout the series helped India dominate the early phases of matches.

3. Varun Chakravarthy’s Bowling Milestone

Spinner Varun Chakravarthy reached 50 T20I wickets faster than most Indian bowlers, achieving the landmark in just 32 matches. This made him the second-fastest Indian spinner to 50 wickets and among the few globally to reach that figure so quickly. 

4. Tilak Varma’s Incredible Batting Record

Batter Tilak Varma broke a major T20I batting record against South Africa by posting the highest average for India against a single opponent in chases, surpassing Virat Kohli’s previous benchmark. His consistency while chasing runs stood out in the series. 

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5. India’s Comprehensive Win Margin in the First T20I

In the opening T20I, India posted a commanding 101-run victory over South Africa — one of the biggest winning margins in terms of runs for India against the Proteas in the format. Restricting SA to just 74 was a defensive masterclass and set the tone for the series.