India claimed a dominant 61-run victory over South Africa in the first T20I match of their four-match series in Durban, largely thanks to a scintillating century by Sanju Samson. Samson scored 107 runs off 50 balls, becoming the first Indian to hit consecutive centuries in T20 internationals and the fourth worldwide. His performance, featuring 10 sixes and 7 fours, helped India post a formidable 202/8. South Africa struggled in their chase, collapsing to 141 all out in 17.5 overs, with Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi each taking three wickets to stifle the hosts' batting efforts. The win extends India’s unbeaten run at Kingsmead and sets up a promising series for the visitors as they take a 1-0 lead. The next match will be played in Gqeberha on Sunday.