India crush South Africa by 101 runs in opening T20I; Hardik marks return with match-winning all-round show
- Posted on December 9, 2025
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India crush South Africa by 101 runs in opening T20I; Hardik marks return with match-winning all-round show
India secured a commanding 101-run victory over South Africa in the first T20I, taking a 1-0 series lead. Hardik Pandya's explosive unbeaten 59 powered India to 175/6, a total their bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah, defended brilliantly to bowl out the Proteas for a mere 74.