"He never plays selfish cricket" - Social media hails Sanju Samson's fiery 82 off 41 balls in IND vs WI 2026 2nd T20I
Sanju Samson hit 82 off 41 balls as India’s top order powered a 249-run total and left West Indies facing a steep chase.
- On Friday, October 9, Sanju Samson scored 82 runs in 41 deliveries at the JSCA International Complex during the 2nd T20I against the West Indies, striking nine fours and four sixes.
- The Indian team posted a total of 249 runs in the first innings, with opening batters Abhishek Sharma and Samson combining for an aggressive display before Sharma departed on 20 runs in 12 deliveries.
- Maintaining a strike rate of 200, Samson equalled former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh's tally of 50+ scores at that strike rate; only Suryakumar Yadav and Abhishek Sharma have achieved this more, with 13 and 12 instances respectively.
- With the Windies chasing 250, early breakthroughs by pacer Mayank Yadav shifted momentum; he dismissed opener Kamil Pooran for four runs and Shimron Hetmyer for a golden duck in the opening over.
- Following a loss in the first T20I, the West Indies faced a mountain to climb in the run chase, entering the contest under pressure to level the series with India.
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After 4 Failures, Sanju Samson's Brutal Reply - Equals Virat Kohli For Massive Feat Against West Indies
Sanju Samson roared back to form with a blistering 82 before Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Varma's rapid knocks powered India to 249/5 in the second T20I against the West Indies on Friday
In the first T20 match of the series played in Lucknow, Sanju Samson could only score 11 runs. However, India won that match by eight wickets. In the second match, Sanju Samson responded to the criticism with his batting and gave the team a quick start.
Samson’s 82, Explosive Knocks from Kishan, Iyer and Varma Power India to 249/5 Against West Indies
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Sanju Samson’s 82 off 41 balls, along with crucial contributions from Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Varma, powered India to 249/5, setting West Indies a target of 250 in the second T20I of the five-match series at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi on Friday. Sports News | Samson’s 82, Explosive Knocks from Kishan, Iyer and Varma Power India to 249/5 Against West Indies.
Sanju Samson equals Yuvraj Singh's tally, smashes 82 runs to propel India to a huge total against WI
Star India batter Sanju Samson put forth a brilliant showing against the West Indies in the second T20I of the series. Scoring 82 runs to his name, Samson equalled the tally of Yuvraj Singh with his quickfire knock in the clash.
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