Sanju Samson On The Verge Of Breaking MS Dhoni's Massive Record In England T20Is

Sanju Samson in action [Source: @SanyalwithStats/X]

India's swashbuckling keeper-batter Sanju Samson is on the brink of surpassing the legendary MS Dhoni's illustrious batting record in the upcoming T20I series against England. After securing a clinical 3-1 win over South Africa, India are preparing to face England in a five-match T20I series on home soil. 

The first game of the much-awaited series will be played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Meanwhile, India's opening batter Sanju Samson has a golden opportunity to go past MS Dhoni on an elite list. 

Samson Aims To Break Dhoni's Massive Six-Hitting Record In ENG T20Is

Sanju Samson is known as one of the cleanest strikers of the ball in white-ball cricket. After Rohit Sharma's retirement, Samson has established himself as India's first-choice opener in the shortest format. 

The explosive batter from Kerala has struck three T20I centuries since being promoted to the top. So, considering his red-hot form and incredible power-hitting prowess, he could be a game-changer for the hosts in the series. 

However, Sanju Samson could break Dhoni's major batting record if he hits six more sixes in the England series. Notably, Dhoni has smashed 52 sixes in T20Is, while Samson has struck 46 maximums in 33 innings. So, if he hits seven sixes in the five-match series, the keeper-batter will eclipse Dhoni on the list. 

Samson's Remarkable Form In SA T20Is

Sanju Samson was clinical with the bat in the South Africa T20Is, amassing 216 runs at an average of 72 and a strike rate of 194.59. Thus, considering his recent exploits, the opener is expected to emerge as a definite threat to the tourists in this game. 

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