Sanju Samson now has 327 runs at an incredible strike rate of above 180 across nine innings in T20Is this year.
Sanju Samson has etched his name in the history books by becoming the first Indian cricketer to score consecutive T20I centuries. After a sensational 40-ball ton against Bangladesh, he followed it up with a breathtaking 47-ball hundred against South Africa. Once considered an underperformer, Samson is now doing what he is born to do – muster runs in exquisite fashion.
The Kerala-born batter’s recent form has been nothing short of extraordinary. His ability to effortlessly transition his weight and execute precise strokes has made him a joy to watch. Despite losing Abhishek Sharma early, Samson remained unfazed and formed crucial partnerships with Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma. His innings was a masterclass in aggressive batting, featuring a barrage of boundaries, including seven fours and ten sixes. With a strike rate exceeding 200, Samson propelled India to a formidable total of 202/8.
India’s batting heavily relied on Samson. In fact, while he made 107 off 50 balls, the other batters made just 87 runs off the rest 73 balls (including free-hits) collectively. On that note, let us look at all the milestones and records that Sanju Samson breached during his masterful second consecutive century in the first T20I between South Africa and India in Durban.
