T20 cricket is unarguably the most popular format in recent times. South African cricket team, nicknamed Proteas, is undoubtedly one of the best teams, especially in T20 format, dominating every tournament. Scoring runs against South African bowlers is always seen as a significant achievement, especially against their fast bowlers. So, in this article, we will discuss 'Best knocks against South Africa in T20I'.
1. Babar Azam
Babar Azam is one of the best players from Pakistan, with handy batting at the top of the order. In a game against Pakistan in a bilateral series, batting first, South Africa piled up 203 runs on a road of a pitch, with Aiden Markram smacking a half-century. Chasing 204 runs in the 2nd innings, Babar stitched together a 197-run stand with Mohammad Rizwan. In his 59-ball knock, he smashed 15 boundaries and four gigantic sixes, scoring 122 runs.
2. Johnson Charles
Johnson Charles was one of the best players from the West Indies, with more than handy wicketkeeping skills. In a game against South Africa in a bilateral series, batting first, West Indies piled up 258 runs on a road of a pitch, with Charles smacking a century. With the score reading 2-1, he stitched together a 135-run stand with Kyle Mayers. In his 46-ball knock, he smashed ten boundaries and 11 gigantic sixes, scoring 118 runs. Notably, this came in a losing cause.
3. Chris Gayle
Chris Gayle, nicknamed Universe Boss, was one of the best players from the West Indies and needs no introduction. In a game against South Africa in the T20 World Cup, batting first, West Indies piled up 205 runs on a road of a pitch, with Gayle smacking a century. Batting first, he stitched together a 145-run stand with Devon Smith. In his 57-ball knock, he smashed seven boundaries and ten gigantic sixes, scoring 117 runs. Notably, this came in a losing cause.
4. Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma, nicknamed Hitman, is one of the best players from the India and needs no introduction. In a game against South Africa in a bilateral series, batting first India piled up 199 runs on a road of a pitch, with Rohit smacking a century. Batting first, with a score reading 22-1, he stitched together a 138-run stand with Virat Kohli. In his 66-ball knock, he smashed 12 boundaries and five gigantic sixes, scoring 106 runs. Notably, this came in a losing cause.
5. Mohammad Rizwan
Mohammad Rizwan is unarguably one of the best players from Pakistan, with more than handy batting at the top of the order. In a game against South Africa in a bilateral series, batting first, Pakistan piled up 169 runs on a tricky pitch, with Rizwan smacking a century. With the score reading 99-4, he stitched together a 35-run stand with Khushdil Shah. In his 64-ball knock, he smashed six boundaries and seven gigantic sixes, scoring 104 runs. Notably, this came in a winning cause.
6. Martin Guptill
Martin Guptill is one of the best players from New Zealand, with handy batting at the top of the order. In a game against New Zealand in a bilateral series, batting first, South Africa piled up 165 runs on a road of a pitch, with Faf du Plessis smacking a half-century. Chasing 166 runs in the 2nd innings, Guptill stitched together a 76-run stand with Rob Nicol. In his 69-ball knock, he smashed nine boundaries and six gigantic sixes, scoring 101 runs. Notably, this came in a winning cause.
7. Suresh Raina
Suresh Raina, nicknamed Mr. IPL, was one of the best players from India, with handy off-spin bowling. In a game against South Africa in the T20 World Cup, batting first, India piled up 186 runs on a road of a pitch, with Raina smacking a century. With a score reading 32-2, Raina stitched together an 88-run stand with Yuvraj Singh. In his 60-ball knock, he smashed nine boundaries and five gigantic sixes, scoring 101 runs. Notably, this came in a winning cause.
8. SuryaKumar Yadav
Suryakumar Yadav, nicknamed SKY, is one of the best players from India and needs no introduction. In a game against South Africa in a bilateral series, batting first, India piled up 201 runs on a road of a pitch, with Suryakumar smacking a century. With a score reading 29-2, Suryakumar stitched together a 112-run stand with Yashasvi Jaiswal. In his 56-ball knock, he smashed seven boundaries and eight gigantic sixes, scoring 100 runs. Notably, this came in a winning cause.
9. Dawid Malan
Dawid Malan is one of the best players from England and needs no introduction. In a game against England in a bilateral series, batting first, South Africa piled up 191 runs on a road of a pitch, with Faf du Plessis smacking a half-century. Chasing 192 runs, with a score reading 25-1, Malan stitched together a 167-run stand with Jos Buttler. In his 47-ball knock, he smashed 11 boundaries and five gigantic sixes, scoring 99 runs. Notably, this came in a winning cause.
10. David Warner
David Warner is one of the best players from Australia and needs no introduction. In a game against South Africa in a bilateral series, batting first, Australia piled up 182 runs on a road of a pitch, with Warner smacking a half-century. Batting first, with a score reading 38-1, Malan stitched together a 59-run stand with Ricky Ponting. In his 43-ball knock, he smashed seven boundaries and six gigantic sixes, scoring 89 runs. Notably, this came in a winning cause.
