Sanju Samson made headlines by scoring a remarkable 47-ball century, becoming the fastest Indian to achieve this milestone against South Africa during the first T20I at Kingsmead, Durban. His explosive innings included nine sixes and seven fours, allowing him to surpass Suryakumar Yadav's previous record by reaching the hundred in six fewer balls. This performance also marked a historic achievement for Samson, as he became the first Indian to score consecutive centuries in T20 internationals.

Opening the batting alongside Abhishek Sharma, Samson displayed his aggressive batting style despite the early loss of his partner for just seven runs. He built crucial partnerships with Suryakumar and Tilak Varma, propelling India past 160 runs in just 15 overs. However, after reaching his century, Samson lost his composure momentarily and was dismissed by Nqabayomzi Peter, giving a catch to Tristan Stubbs.

Overall, his century was not only the sixth-fastest by an Indian in T20 internationals but also underscored his potential as a key player for India in the format.