Sanju Samson finally converted what could have been a career-defining knock for him. The 29-year-old smashed an entertaining century in Hyderabad and finished unbeaten on 111 off 47 balls with 11 fours and 8 sixes.
Although Samson scored 111, India finished with a mammoth total of 297-6 in 20 overs. This is easily India’s highest team score in a T20I. Samson credited Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav for the team’s new batting approach of being aggressive at all costs.
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Sanju Samson speaks with a perfect tap
After the match, there was a conversation between Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and Sanju Samson which was shared on social media by BTSO. Suryakumar asked Samson to reveal his brilliant beating.
The wicket-keeper batsman revealed that it was an emotional moment as he had been waiting for this beating for a long time. He talked about believing in himself and the processes that led to his success.
“I’m so happy, I’m speechless, I’m so emotional! But I thank God Almighty that it happened. I just kept doing my job and kept believing in myself. I’m happy that you (Suryakumar Yadav) were there to celebrate with me.”, – said Samson.
Samson reached his hundred in just 40 balls. The girl hit a straight four over the bowler’s head to reach her T20I hundred. It was the second fastest T20I hundred by an Indian after Rohit Sharma who scored his T20I century off just 35 balls.
Sanju Samson reveals the message from Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav
Sanju Samson further credited the team atmosphere for India’s aggressive approach. He said “aggressive” and “humble” words from head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav helped bring more clarity to the team.
“The atmosphere we have created from Sri Lanka in these few weeks, the only message is ‘Jao (go), aggressive and humble. These are the two words our captain and coach remind us,” Samson said.
“It suits my nature, my character and I continued with it. You (Surya) gave me some clarity. I was on 96 and I was saying I will bat. But Surya told me to give it some time,” he added. .
Meanwhile, Suryakumar Yadav termed Samson’s batting as one of the best he had ever seen. “One of the best hundreds I’ve seen,” said Suryakumar.
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Sanju Samson shows his full spectrum
Sanju Samson’s knock was silky and full of powerful drives that he is known for. Despite losing opening partner Abhishek Sharma early, India took full advantage of their powerplay limitations as they cruised to 82-1 in the first six overs.
He did not stop even when the spinners came to bowl. The right-hander showed the full range of his hitting as the pitch widened. In the 10th over of the match, he smashed 5 sixes off leg-spinner Rishad Hossain. When he was at the crease, he played some effortless shots all over the ground.
But the road was not easy for this talented Indian cricketer. Samson did not succeed in the first two games and was under a lot of pressure before this match. But he came out on top and relaxed after this shot.
