NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson’s explosive batting in T20 cricket reached new heights on Friday, as he blasted ten sixes in his powerful knock against South Africa in Durban, equaling a remarkable record held by Rohit Sharma.
Samson’s ten sixes matched Rohit’s feat from his iconic 118-run innings against Sri Lanka in Indore in 2017, making Samson only the second Indian to hit that many sixes in a T20I innings.
This sensational 107-run knock, coming off just 50 balls, was packed with bold strokes that lit up the stadium and stunned the South African bowlers.
Samson’s innings also marked his second consecutive T20I hundred, a milestone that makes him the first Indian to achieve back-to-back centuries in the shortest format.
His innings also included seven 4s and a strike rate above 200, helping India post a competitive total of 202/8.
The fireworks started early, and despite a few wickets falling around him, Samson held firm, dominating the bowlers and giving India a strong platform to defend.
South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl, likely underestimating the momentum Samson would bring.
His aggressive approach kept the South African attack on the defensive, with bowlers like Marco Jansen and Gerald Coetzee struggling to find an answer to his blistering shots.
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Samson’s powerful play allowed India to amass runs swiftly, ensuring they would have a significant target for South Africa to chase.
This remarkable ton adds Samson to an elite list of players worldwide who have scored consecutive hundreds in T20Is, joining names like Gustav McKeon, Rilee Rossouw, and Phil Salt.
Additionally, Samson’s century secured him a spot among the top Indian wicket-keepers in T20I history.
His three 50+ scores in T20Is now put him ahead of legends MS Dhoni and Rishabh Pant and alongside Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul.