Sanju Samson Shines with Spectacular Innings in Third ODI Against West Indies

Trinidad: Sanju Samson showcased his remarkable prowess in the third ODI against the West Indies in Trinidad. The Kerala-born cricketer made an impressive start, hitting a six on only the second ball he faced. Samson continued his onslaught in the next over, scoring a total of 15 runs in just four balls, including another six. He also survived a close lbw review in the following over. The Rajasthan Royals captain went on to score a commendable 51 runs off 39 balls, forming a strong 70 partnership with Shubman Gill. Notably, Samson hit four sixes during his impressive innings.

In the fourth over, Ruturaj Gaekwad (8) was dismissed, but it didn’t deter Samson’s brilliance. By the end of the match, India had amassed an impressive total of 223 runs for the loss of two wickets in just 31.3 overs. Ishan Kishan (77 off 64 balls) was the other notable contributor to the team’s success. Kishan’s performance earned him a spot in the elite list, becoming the sixth Indian player to score 50+ runs in all three ODI series. The last Indian to achieve this feat was Shreyas Iyer in 2020, during a series against New Zealand.

The list of Indian players who have achieved this feat includes legends such as MS Dhoni, Muhammad Azharuddin, Dilip Vengsarkar, and K Srikanth, who made their mark in previous years by scoring half-centuries against strong opponents like Australia and Sri Lanka.

India’s decision to rest Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for the second consecutive ODI allowed Sanju Samson to retain his place in the team. Under the leadership of Hardik Pandya, the Indian team demonstrated their dominance once again. Additionally, India made two changes to the lineup, replacing Axar Patel and Umran Malik with Gaekwad and Jayadev Unadkhat.

Sanju Samson’s impressive performance has garnered praise from fans and experts alike, with videos of his spectacular six-hitting ability circulating on social media. His exceptional skills continue to captivate cricket enthusiasts, establishing him as a force to be reckoned with in the international cricket arena.

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Trinidad: Sanju Samson made a brilliant start in the third ODI against the West Indies. The Malayali player started with a six on the second ball he faced. Sanju took six in the one over with Yannick Kariya. He scored 15 runs in the first four balls faced. But had to survive a lbw review in the next over. Sanju then hit another six against Jayden Seals and a fourth six against Yannick. The Rajasthan Royals captain is on top with 51 runs off 39 balls so far. For the star to make a 70 partnership with Shubman Gill. The two fours are in the count.

Sanju came out on top in the fourth over after Ruturaj Gaekwad (8) got out. At the end of the match in Trinidad, he scored 223 runs for two in 31.3 overs. Ishan Kishan (77 off 64 balls) was the other player out. Kishan returned with a place in the elite list. Kishan became the sixth Indian player to score 50+ runs in all three ODI series. Shreyas Iyer was the last Indian to achieve this feat in 2020. It was in the series against New Zealand.

Perfect start to the innings from Sanju Samson 🥳 pic.twitter.com/y3e3CAaIM5

— Cricadium CRICKET (@Cricadium)

The year before that, MS Dhoni also made it to the list after scoring half-centuries against Australia. Muhammad Azharuddin (1993 – Sri Lanka), Dilip Vengsarkar (1985 – Sri Lanka) and K Srikanth (1982 – Sri Lanka) are the other players who have achieved the feat.

Sanju Samson beast mode on 🥵🤯

Unbelievable six hitting ability he has 💯

Keep going 💯👌👌 pic.twitter.com/UYsLyep4sB

— Abhishek Sahni ♥️🇮🇳 (@Viratka_fan)

Halla Bel, Sanju Samson! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/nlj6KVrdcX

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals)

As in the second ODI, India shut out the test team today. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were rested for the second consecutive ODI. Hardik Pandya is leading the team. Sanju Samson kept his place in the team. Moreover, India made both changes. Axar Patel and Umran Malik are out. Gaekwad and Jayadev Unadkhat are the substitutes.

Dhoni is followed by Kishan, Azhar with him! In the elite list after the half-century in the third ODI

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