The IND vs BAN 3rd T20I is still left, but it can be said that the series has been a rather failure for Sanju Samson. With no competition for the opening spot, the RR skipper, now promoted up the order managed to score 29, and 10 respectively in the two matches against Bangladesh. The only way how Samson can keep his spot for IND vs SA T20Is is if he produces a mega performance in the last game of the series.
Talk about failing to take advantage of the opportunity that you get. Perhaps it was the perfect setting that Sanju Samson got when the India squad vs Bangladesh for T20Is was announced. The Kerala batter and Abhishek Sharma were the only selected players who could open for India.
With the senior squad likely to return for the IND vs SA T20I series, the Rajasthan Royals captain continued his horrendous form in T20Is in 2024. Against the Proteas, Samson will face massive competition from Rishabh Pant for the keeper’s spot in the team.
Sanju Samson in T20Is in 2024
| Runs | Opponent | Venue |
| 0 | v Afghanistan | Bengaluru |
| 12* | v Zimbabwe | Harare |
| DNB | v Zimbabwe | Harare |
| 58 | v Zimbabwe | Harare |
| 0 | v Sri Lanka | Pallekele |
| 0 | v Sri Lanka | Pallekele |
| 29 | v Bangladesh | Gwalior |
| 10 | v Bangladesh | Delhi |
Such has been Samson’s form that his highest-ever score in T20Is this year is a 58-run knock against Zimbabwe. Samson was also included in the India squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 but wasn’t featured in any matches for the Men in Blue.
And now the last opportunity remains for Samson to prove his worth in during the IND vs BAN 3rd T20I at Hyderabad. Following the IND vs NZ Test series, the Men in Blue will travel to the Proteas to play a 4-match T20I series. Following this, India will travel to Australia for the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
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