Indian cricket team triumphed in IND vs SA 1st T20I match at the Kingsmead in Durban, but a tense moment occurred when captain Suryakumar Yadav clashed with South Africa's Marco Jansen during the match.
The incident unfolded during the 15th over, with Ravi Bishnoi bowling the second delivery to Gerald Coetzee. Coetzee played the ball straight to long-off, where Bishnoi collected it and threw it back to keeper Sanju Samson.
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Marco Jansen took issue with Samson collecting the throw from a deep position on the pitch, which led to a heated exchange between the two players.
India captain Suryakumar Yadav quickly intervened, approaching both Jansen and Coetzee. He appeared visibly upset, engaging in a heated discussion with the South African players. The umpires had to step in to diffuse the tension and restore calm on the field.
Watch viral video of Suryakumar Yadav's heated exchange with Marco Jansen
Sanju Samson's blistering ton helps India register thumpin win in 1st T20I vs SA
Sanju Samson's exceptional century powered India to a dominant win in IND vs SA 1st T20I. The star keeper-batter scripted history by becoming the first Indian to score back-to-back centuries in T20 internationals, propelling India to a total of 202 runs. South Africa, in response, collapsed for just 141 and failed to last their full 20 overs.
The Indian spin duo of Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi were outstanding, each taking three wickets. Avesh Khan also chipped in with a wicket, while Axar Patel bowled just one over. South Africa's batting faltered, falling well short of the target.
The second T20I of the four-match IND vs SA T20I series will take place on Sunday (November 10) at St George's Park Cricket Ground in South Africa's Gqeberha.