Rajasthan Royals wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson slammed the first century of IPL 2019 against the hosts Sunrisers Hyderabad 🌞at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Friday.
The 24-year-old right-hander reached the landmark by smashing a boundary 🌱off Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the third ball of the final over.
Samson rea🌠ched the three-figure mark off just 54 delivers; he remained unbeaten on 102 off 55 and powered his side to a score of 198 for 2 in 20 overs. His century was laced with 10 fours and four sixes.
This is Samson’s second IPL ton, the first — 102 off 63 balls — came in Delhi Daredevils colours during the IPL 2017. He was on fire in the IPL 2018 where he smashed 441 runs from 15 matches.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Sanju …
One Man….Many Shots ..Wonderful innings from Samson
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)
I normally don’t like to talk about individuals in cricket. But seeing his skills I am glad to note 🍸that Sanju Samson is🎐 currently the best Wicketkeeper batsman in India. For me he should be batting number 4 in the World Cup
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir)
Outstanding innings from Sanju Samson. Has been really consistent i🐬n the IPL and hopefully his performances are not forgotten and he gets a chance to be in national colours soon
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif)
Well done to the on posting a great score. Super knock from the skipper & what a 100 by my man – pure class ! He will be the MVP for this years you watch !
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne)
Sanju Samson💥💥 💯
— Karun Nair (@karun126)
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Outstanding century by Sanju Samson: intent, s𓆏trike rate, quality of strokes, run𝐆ning between wickets — everything!
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah)
I think anything which is got to do with the name “SANJU” is a super hit this year! Special innings… well played .
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha)
Superb Sanju! After the poor start RR got, never thought they'll come this far. Full marks to the young lad, 2nd century👌🏻
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh)
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That's a CENTURY from . His second in 👏👏
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
The first century of is made by ! 💯
102* off 55 balls! 🔥
— ICC (@ICC)
Sanju batting like Samson…
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah)
I know he is not consistent enough at the domestic level etc, but when 💟on song, how man🅷y Indians can bat like Sanju Samson does? Not many. 👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar)
Samson reaches his 100 with a boundary. He's carried them all the way.
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers)
First 💯 for in Vivo
First 💯 of
1⃣ Sam-sational knock 💗💗💗💗💗💗— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals)
Almost 1850 kms away from Mohali ღin Hyderabad, Sanju Samson has smashed the first hundred of in just 54 balls against SRH! 🃏
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan)
annual reminder of just how delicious sanju samson's strokeplay can be
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75)
Sanju Samson is the first to score 2ꦑ centuries in IPL be൩fore turning 25 years of age.
— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath)