Sanju Samson exploded with a sensational performance in the final T20 against South Africa. After being dismissed for zero in two consecutive matches, he made a stunning comeback, achieving a century in just 51 balls. Samson remained unbeaten on 109 runs, scoring at a strike rate of 194.64, smashing 6 fours and 9 towering sixes in his 56-ball innings.
Sports News: Sanju Samson roared back with a whirlwind century in the final T20 against South Africa. Following two consecutive ducks and facing criticism, Samson reached his century in just 51 balls. He displayed powerful batting throughout his innings, making a significant contribution to his team.
His performance in the second and third T20s of the series had been extremely poor, leading to considerable criticism. However, his explosive innings in the final match provided a resounding answer to his critics. Notably, Samson had also scored a century in the first T20 of the series, proving his ability to deliver under pressure.
Samson Creates a Unique Record
The first T20 of the series was played in Durban, where Sanju Samson displayed an outstanding performance, scoring 107 runs off 50 balls. He hammered the South African bowlers, hitting 7 fours and 10 sixes. This explosive innings led India to a 61-run victory. With his century in the final T20, Sanju Samson set several significant records.
He became the first player to score three T20 International centuries in a calendar year, having achieved three centuries this year. He had previously scored a century in the last T20 against Bangladesh. Furthermore, Sanju Samson became the Indian wicketkeeper with the most 50+ scores in T20 International cricket, having achieved four such scores. Previously, KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan had three 50+ scores each.
Record Partnership between Tilak and Samson
An unbeaten 283-run partnership for the second wicket was forged between Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma, setting a new record for the highest partnership for any wicket in India's T20I history. This was also the highest partnership for any wicket against South Africa. Sanju Samson remained unbeaten on 109 runs off 56 balls at a strike rate of 194.64, hitting 6 fours and 9 sixes.
Tilak Varma provided excellent support to Samson, smashing an unbeaten 120 runs off 47 balls. Thanks to the powerful partnership of the two batsmen, India scored 283 runs for the loss of just one wicket in 20 overs – a formidable target in T20 International cricket.
