There has been much discussion about Samson’s potential to become a world-class batsman, but his consistency has been lacking over the years.
Sanju Samson had a memorable outing for India in the third ODI against South Africa in Paarl on Thursday, December 21 as he achieved his first international century. Nevertheless, his century against the Proteas could mark a turning point in his international career. As Samson elegantly drove the ball down the ground to reach his hundred, the dressing room erupted in thunderous applause.
The crowd was also on their feet, applauding an incredible innings from Sanju Samson. The right-hander fully embraced the moment, even flexing his biceps towards the dressing room during his celebration.
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For a cricketer, nothing can ever be more beautiful than the joy & relief on reaching his maiden hundred in international cricket.
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— North Stand Gang – Wankhede (@NorthStandGang) December 21, 2023
The pitch in Paarl posed a challenge as the ball did not come onto the bat smoothly. Samson joined forces with Tilak Varma, aiming to stabilize India’s innings. Samson maintained a decent scoring rate and both batsmen reached their respective half-centuries. After Tilak’s dismissal, Rinku Singh stepped onto the crease and ensured that Samson did not have to take unnecessary risks before reaching his first ODI hundred. Samson’s remarkable 108(114), along with Rinku’s impactful cameo, has enabled India to set a challenging target of 296/8 in their allotted 50 overs.
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