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India delivered a commanding performance against South Africa in the first T20 International at Cuttack, securing a massive 101-run victory. South Africa were bowled out for a mere 74 runs, marking their lowest-ever T20I total.
The night belonged to Hardik Pandya, who made a dream comeback with a blistering unbeaten 59 runs off just 28 balls on a challenging red soil pitch. Crucial cameos from Tilak Varma, Abhishek Sharma, Axar Patel, and Jitesh Sharma helped India post a competitive total of 175 for 6.
India's bowlers then turned the match into a one-sided affair. Arshdeep Singh struck twice within the power play, also entering the elite 100 T20 International Wicket Club. Axar Patel dismantled the middle order, with Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Shivam Dube contributing to the visitors collapse in just 12.3 overs, sealing a dominant win for India.
