In the latest game, Samson scored 107 runs in 50 deliveries, with the help of seven fours and ten sixes, at a fantastic strike rate of 236.17.
Sanju Samson scripted history during his magnificent ton in the first T20I against South Africa in Durban. He scored a 47-ball hundred to go into the record books, becoming the first Indian to achieve a remarkable feat.
With his century against South Africa, Samson became the first Indian and fourth overall, with Gustav Mckeon, Rilee Rossouw, and Phil Salt to hit consecutive centuries in T20Is. Samson hit a marvellous century in his last outing against Bangladesh in Hyderabad, scoring 111 runs in just 47 balls, including 11 boundaries and eight maximums.
In the latest game, he scored 107 runs in 50 deliveries, with the help of seven fours and ten sixes, at a fantastic strike rate of 236.17. He also becomes the fastest Indian centurion against South Africa, surpassing Suryakumar Yadav’s 55-ball ton record.
Further, Samson hit as many as ten maximums, the joint-most with Rohit Sharma by an Indian batter in a T20I innings. He was especially severe vs spin, hitting them for 58 runs in 27 balls at a marvellous strike rate of 214.81, while some of his shots against pacers were outrageous, something only he is capable of.
After winning the toss, South Africa opted to field first, but the move backfired as Indian batters came with all guns blazing. While Abhishek Sharma (7) departed early, Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav played their shots and kept South African bowlers under pressure.
The Indian captain departed after a well-made 21, but Samson joined hands with Tilak Varma to wreak havoc. Tilak scored a quickfire 33 in just 18 balls, comprising three boundaries and two maximums, at a strike rate of 183.33 before departing.
Later, South Africa made a mini comeback by snaring a few wickets after carnage. Once Tilak got out, India slipped to 202/8 from 167/2 as South Africa pacers pulled their team back into the game.
Eventually, India ended with 202/8 in their allotted 20 overs and would be pleased with their efforts. South Africa would need to bat exceptionally well to chase this target down.
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