Sanju Samson Breaks KL Rahul's Record; Claims 1st Position On A List Featuring MS Dhoni

Sanju Samson played a superb knock in Jo'burg [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/X]

In a phenomenal achievement, Sanju Samson surpassed the likes of MS Dhoni, KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan and Rishabh Pant to register a massive batting feat in T20 Internationals. The experienced batter from Kerala had a memorable outing in the decider of the four-match T20I series against South Africa, slamming a blistering hundred at the iconic Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. 

Samson Shatters KL And Ishan's Record

Opening the batting for India, Samson stunned the Proteas with his scintillating stroke play, hammering a belligerent 56-ball 109* with the help of six fours and nine sixes. This was Samson's fourth fifty-plus score as a designated wicketkeeper in T20Is. 

He eclipsed Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul to record the most number of fifty-plus scores by a wicketkeeper for India. It's worth mentioning that Samson is placed higher than MS Dhoni and Rishabh Pant, scripting his name as India's most successful keeper-batter in the shortest format. 

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Most fifty-plus scores as a wicketkeeper for India in T20Is

As mentioned in the above table, Samson has the most scores of fifty runs or more by an Indian keeper-batter in T20Is. He is followed by Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul, who have three fifty-plus scores while playing as wicketkeepers. 

Samson And Tilak Varma's Blitz Helps India Clinch The Series

Riding on sensational hundreds from Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma, India posted a mammoth total of 283 runs in their first innings. In response, South Africa were bundled out for a paltry 148-run total, losing the game by a whopping margin of 135 runs. Arshdeep Singh starred with the ball for India, registering a clinical three-wicket haul. 

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