Sanju Samson, a very skilled Indian wicket-keeper and batter, became well-known because of his great performances in domestic cricket and the IPL. Despite his talent, he hasn’t been able to fully realize his potential on the international stage.
He started his T20I career with India in 2015 but didn’t make a significant impact until he returned to the team in 2020. Even though he has had many opportunities over the years, Sanju Samson hasn’t met the high expectations of his enthusiastic fans.
While his T20I career hasn’t been very remarkable.
Here are 5 T20I Innings of Sanju Samson
1. 77 (42) Vs Ireland In 2022
Sanju Samson and Deepak Hooda made a big partnership against Ireland on January 2022. Playing in Dublin, Samson opened the batting with Ishan Kishan and together they put on a strong start with a 100+ run partnership.
Samson scored 77 runs with nine fours and four sixes, giving India a great boost. Thanks to Samson’s quick scoring and Hooda’s century, India ended up with a huge total of 225 runs.
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2. 58 (45) Vs Zimbabwe 2024
Sanju Samson had another great performance with a 58-run innings against Zimbabwe in July 2024. In the fifth T20I of the series in Harare, Samson played a key role in setting a good total for India.
India had lost their top three batsmen with only 40 runs on the board when Samson stepped in. He built a 60-run partnership with Riyan Parag. Samson’s innings, which lasted 45 balls, included four sixes and one four. Thanks to his efforts, India ended up with 167 runs and won the match by 45 runs.
3. 40 (26) Vs Ireland 2023
Sanju Samson’s 40-run innings against Ireland in August 2023 is one of his best T20I performances. Playing in Malahide, Samson came in at an important time and quickly took charge.
After Ruturaj Gaikwad made a half-century, Samson took advantage of the good start and scored 40 runs off just 26 balls. His innings included one six and five fours. Rinku Singh also batted well from the other end, and together they helped India reach a strong total of 185 runs.
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4. 39 (25) Vs SL 2022
In a T20I match against Sri Lanka in February 2022, Sanju Samson played a key role with a 39-run innings off 25 balls. The game, held in Dharamsala, saw Samson come in at number 4 during India’s chase of 184 runs.
Samson’s calm batting and ability to find gaps were important in keeping India’s innings steady. He and Shreyas Iyer formed an 80-run partnership that helped India win by 7 wickets. However, Samson got out to Lahiru Kumara in the 13th over before he could finish the game.
5. 30 (23) Vs West Indies 2022
Sanju Samson had a short but impactful innings against the West Indies in the fourth T20I of the 2022 series. The match was played on a new pitch in Florida, where Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to bat first.
Samson came in at number 5 and scored 30 runs off 23 balls during the final overs. Axar Patel also contributed 20 runs off 8 balls, helping India reach a winning total of 195 runs. However, Samson didn’t have much chance to show his skills due to limited opportunities in the death overs.
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