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[Watch] Sanju Samson Madness Strikes South Africa; Hammers A Blazing Century

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

Sanju Samson on his way to the brilliant century [Source: JioCinema App]Sanju Samson on his way to the brilliant century [Source: JioCinema App]

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India are currently playing against South Africa in the first T20I of the four match series. This match is being played at the Kingsmead in Durban. The Indian team under the leadership is looking for a redemption after their disappointing show in their own backyard against New Zealand.

Aiden Markram, the skipper of the South African team won the toss and put the visitors to bat. Even though, the start was not ideal for India, Sanju Samson ensured that India did not lose the plot. After the early dismissal of Abhishek Sharma, the keeper-batter of India took on the attack to the South African bowlers and did not let them settle down. 

Sanju Samson's Confidence Helps India Soar High

Sanju was joiuned in the middle by his captain Suryakumar Yadav. While the opener was maintaining his aggressive intent Surya was aiding him in the perfect way by mixing his agression with rotation of strike. The duo stitched together a partnership of 66 runs off 37 deliveries and laid the foundation for a huge total by the team.

Suryakumar Yadav was dismissed in the ninth over.  Even after the dismissal of SKY, Sanju Samson did not stop. Infact the more he got settlled in the middle the more dangerous he looked. His inning was a perfect example of power mixed with finesse. As he continued his brilliant display he went past his second T20I century.

Sanju Samson Shatters Records

Notably, this was Sanju Samson's second consecutive Hundred in the T20Is. As Sanju went past the three figure mark, he achieved a record. He became the first ever Indian player to score consecutive centuries in T20Is.

Besides this Sanju Samson also become the fastest century scorer for India against South Africa. He broke the record of Suryakumar Yadav who made it in 55 deliveries. Samson scored his Hundred from 47 deliveries.