Ahmedabad, Dec. 19 -- In a breathtaking display of power-hitting, India's Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma turned the 5th T20I against South Africa into a showcase of fearless batting at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
After South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl, the Proteas were immediately under pressure as India's young and aggressive lineup laid the foundation for a mammoth total of 231 for 5 in their 20 overs.
Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma provided India with a strong start. Samson played a quick 37 off 22 balls, while Abhishek contributed 34 off 21 deliveries, giving India a solid platform.
Samson's innings featured crisp drives and clever placement, and Abhishek's strokeplay helped maintain a rapid scoring rate early on. Howeve...