(5 Highest Scores by Indian Batsmen Against South Africa in T20I Cricket)Big scores from a batsman are very important in T20 cricket. A long, impactful innings helps a team put up a big total and builds momentum for other players to play more freely.
India and South Africa have been home to some of the most powerful T20I batters in cricket history. Their rivalry has featured exciting batting performances and a few standout individual efforts.
India’s strong batting lineup has been key in their success against South Africa in T20Is. In this article, we’ll look at the top five highest scores by Indian batsmen against South Africa in T20I cricket.
5. Ishan Kishan – 76, Delhi, 2022
Ishan Kishan, the wicket-keeper batsman, scored a quick 76 runs in the first T20I against South Africa in 2022. Opening the innings, he made 76 runs off 48 balls, with a strike rate of 158.33. His knock included 11 fours and 3 sixes, helping India reach a total of 211 while batting first. However, South Africa won the match by successfully chasing the target with five balls left. David Miller was named Player of the Match.
4. Manish Pandey – 79*, Centurion, 2018
Manish Pandey scored an unbeaten 79 runs against South Africa in a T20I match in 2018 at Centurion. Batting first in the second T20I of the series, Pandey made a great 79 off 48 balls, helping India set a target of 188 runs. His innings included six fours and three sixes. However, his effort wasn’t enough as South Africa won by six wickets with eight balls remaining.
3. Suryakumar Yadav – 100, Johannesburg, 2023
Suryakumar Yadav, one of India’s top T20 batsmen, scored his fourth T20I century with an amazing 100 against South Africa in Johannesburg in 2023. With India trailing 1-0 in the three-match series, Yadav’s knock helped India set a strong total of 201 runs in the first innings.
His knock included seven fours and eight sixes, with a strike rate of 178.57. India won the match by 106 runs, and Suryakumar was named Player of the Match and Player of the Series for his outstanding performances.
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2. Suresh Raina – 101, Gros Islet
Suresh Raina made history with his century against South Africa in a group match at the ICC Men’s World Cup 2010. Raina scored 101 runs off 60 balls, with a strike rate of 168.33.
This century made Raina the first Indian to score a T20I century. His knock helped India reach a total of 186 runs in the first innings. India won the match by 14 runs, and Raina was named Player of the Match for his brilliant century.
1.Rohit Sharma – 106, Dharamsala
Rohit Sharma holds the record for the highest score by an Indian batsman against South Africa in T20I cricket. He set this record in the first T20I of the 2015 series in Dharamsala.
Rohit scored 106 runs off 66 balls, hitting 12 fours and 5 sixes, which helped India reach 199 runs. However, South Africa’s JP Duminy responded with an unbeaten 68 off 34 balls, guiding his team to victory.
| Players | Runs | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishan Kishan | 76 | 48 | 59 | 11 | 3 | 158.33 | 2022 |
| Manish Pandey | 79 | 48 | 66 | 6 | 3 | 164.58 | 2018 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 100 | 56 | 82 | 7 | 8 | 178.57 | 2023 |
| Suresh Raina | 101 | 60 | 85 | 9 | 5 | 168.33 | 2010 |
| Rohit Sharma | 106 | 66 | 79 | 12 | 5 | 160.60 | 2015 |