Sanju Samson kept his Asia Cup squad inclusion hopes alive with a blistering 40-run knock from just 26 deliveries. He targetted Irish pacer Josh Little and hammered 18 runs in his over to unleash his firestorm in Malahide. Samson slammed three consecutive fours and then followed it up with a huge sixer to finish the over.
Amidst all the speculations regarding his inclusion in the Asia Cup Squad, Samson’s knock will put the selectors in a massive headache ahead of the India Squad announcement. Samson’s stay was short but he executed his knock to perfection. With a strike rate of over 150, he slammed 5 fours a huge six in his 40-run knock.
Sanju Samson Unleashes Carnage
The incident took place in the 11th over of the game where Samson showcased his true prowess in hitting big shots. Samson welcomed the Irish pacer with 3 back to back fours and wrapped up a successful over with a huge sixer.
24 hours before Asia Cup squad selection, Samson castles yet another chance
1st Ball – 4 runs – First ball of the over and Sanju Samson goes on the charge. Pitched outside off stump, Samson makes room and slams the ball over extra cover to find the ropes.
2nd Ball – 4 runs – Short ball but Samson on the back foot, makes room, and gets the same result. Driven through deep extra cover for a wonderful boundary.
3rd Ball – 4 runs – Third boundary in succession. Josh Little makes a change in the length. He goes for a yorker which becomes a low full toss. Samson goes for a hack and gets a thick outside edge to get a boundary.
4th Ball – 0 runs – A good length ball and Samson drives it towards mid-off.
5th Ball – 6 runs – Pitched on the leg stump and Samson hits the ball out of the park. Proper hit from the bat and the ball sails into the crowd for a huge sixer over fine leg.
6th Ball – 0 runs – Pitched outside off and Samson makes a late cut, but the ball reaches the keeper for no runs.