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[Watch] Sanju Samson Breaks Gambhir's Trust As He Throws His Wicket Away In 1st T20I

Abhinav Tyagi

Sanju Samson- (Source:@ScreenGrab)Sanju Samson- (Source:@ScreenGrab)

In the ongoing 1st T20I between India and England at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, the hosts are in a commanding situation and on course of a brilliant win in the series opener. Talking about the match, the Men in Blue won the toss and opted to field first. 

The decision turned to be a masterstroke as India restricted the Three Lions to just 132 runs after 20 overs. It was a Jos Buttler show as the England captain scored 68 (44), which featured eight fours and two sixes. Meanwhile, Varun Chakaravarthy and Arshdeep Singh shone with the ball. 

Sanju Samson Throws His Wicket Away After A Great Start

In reply, India too got off to a brilliant start with the bat as Sanju Samson went all guns blazing and took on Gus Atkinson. Notably, in the 2nd over of the match, Samson entered a carnage mode and bashed Atkinson for 22 runs in the over, which featured four fours and a solitary six. 

It looked like as if Samson was batting in anger for not being picked in the Champions Trophy squad that begins in Pakistan and UAE next month. However, as soon as Samson looked in great touch, he threw his wicket away. 

On the 2nd ball of the 5th over, Archer tested Samson with a bouncer to which Sanju tried to pull it away for a six. However, the Rajasthan Royals' captain failed to read the pace and gave a simple catch to Gus Atkinson at the boundary ropes.

Mark Wood Crucial Over Behind Samson's Wicket

Notably, before Samson's wicket, he faced an over from Mark Wood, where the England seamer breathed fire. He was clocking above 150 kmph and troubled Samson that disturbed his momentum in the match. 

Talking about the match, India are 92/2 after 8.4 overs.