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In the final match of the three-game T20I series against Bangladesh, Sanju Samson repaid the faith the team management had shown in him by scoring a monumental 111 runs. This innings not only marked his maiden T20I century but also set a new record for India’s highest individual score against Bangladesh in T20 internationals. Samson’s remarkable achievement underscores his potential as a key player for the Indian team in the T20 format.
Historic milestone: Second fastest hundred for India in T20Is
Samson’s explosive performance made him the first Indian batter to score a T20I century against Bangladesh, achieving this remarkable feat in just 40 balls. This innings is also significant as it stands as the second-fastest century in T20I cricket by an Indian, only behind Rohit Sharma’s record of 35 balls, set during a match against Sri Lanka in 2017. This historical context adds weight to Samson’s achievement, elevating his status in the annals of Indian cricket. In total, Sanju Samson hit 11 boun🍬daries and 8 sixes, showcasing his exceptional power-hitting capabilities. His innings not only higꦚhlighted his determination to succeed but also emphasized his critical importance to the Indian T20 setup moving forward.
A steady start followed by an onslaught
Entering the match under considerable pressure due to earlier performances of 29 (19) and 10 (7), Samson started cautiously, managing just 3 runs off the first five balls. However, once he found his rhythm, there was no stopping him. In the second over, he launched a fierce assault on Taskin Ahmed, hitting four conꦐsecutive boundaries. This early displaꦜy of aggression not only signaled his intent but also set the tone for an explosive innings, illustrating his capacity to overcome pressure and seize opportunities.
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Building momentum with flair
As he grew in confidence, Samson intensified his assault on the Bangladeshi bowlers, showcasing a wide array of strokes that kept the audience enthralled. He struck a boundary and a six against Mustafizur Rahman in the fourth over, propelling his score into the 30s. The momentum surged further as he executed an impressive sequence of 4, 4, 6 against Rishad Hossain in the seventh over, racing to his half-century. Notably, this half-century was the fastest recorded by an Iꩲndian against Bangladesh in T20 internationals, highlighting his ability to accelerat🔯e his scoring at will. After that Samson further smashed five consecutive sixes in the ninth over.
Synergistic partnership with Suryakumar Yadav
Samson received valuable support from captain Suryakumar Yadav, who played a crucial role in the innings. Together, they formed a formidable partnership, helping India achieve a joint highest powerplay score of 82/1ﷺ. Their seamless ability to rotate the strike and find boundaries consistently not only built a solid innings but also placed immense pressure on the Bangladeshi bowlers. This partnership exemplified teamwork and strategy, critical components of successful T20 batting. The duo ultimately added 173 for the second wicket.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Pleased for Sanju Samson,
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi)
You don't keep a good man down for too long. A very special moment for a player who has always been special. He always makes my T20 side. .
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ in just 4️⃣0️⃣ balls 🙌
– 2️⃣nd Fastest hundred for India in T20Is 🔥
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
We know how much this 10♛0 means to you,ꦦ Sanju Samson 💗😭
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals)
What a 💯, india needs players who bring X factor. Sanju 💮Sams🧸on is here to stay.
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif)
𝘈🐓𝘢𝘫 𝘵𝘦𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘬𝘢 𝘣𝘪���ᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚ�𝘢𝘯𝘪 𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘢 🔥
-Sanju Samson, 100*(40) 🤯
— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL)
Well played Sanju!
An exhibition of strokeplay!
Hopefully this is the knock that breaks the shackles for him in the India Blue and has a flurry o𝕴f good performances.
For today, a ton to cherish! 🤙
— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS)
Take a bow, Sanju 🙇♂️
— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh)
111(47), Quality.
Hope this is the knock to show he has arrived & there's only upwards from here Sanju.— arfan (@Im__Arfan)
Sanju Samson doing it without impact player rule.
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer)
I haven't expected from him, a 100 in just 40 balls…🔥🔥🔥
He literally destroyed Bangladesh bowlers for fun ❤✨️— Nitin Kumar (@Nitin_kumar57)
