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Sanju Samson is the first Indian wicket-keeper to score a century in a T20 international and the first Indian to achieve two consecutive centuries in T20 internationals.
Sanju Samson turns 30 today on November 11, 2024.
Sanju Samson, the skipper of IPL outfit Rajasthan Royals, has always been deemed as one of the most talented cricketers with exceptional batting as well as wicket-keeping skills. Known for his aggressive batting style, Samson has become a crucial player for both the Indian national team in white ball cricket.
Born on 11 November 1994, Samson made his international debut in 2015 in a T20 match against Zimbabwe. Since then, he has established himself as a reliable performer in the shorter formats of the game. He is the first Indian wicket-keeper to score a century in a T20 international and the first Indian to achieve two consecutive centuries in T20 internationals.
On his birthday, let’s have a look at some of his memorable across international cricket as well as IPL:
107 (50) vs South Africa, Durban, 2024
Asked to bat first, India rode on Sanju Samson century to score 202/8. His innings consisted of a record-breaking 10 sixes equalling Rohit Sharma’s record of most sixes by an Indian in a T20I. India won the match by 61 runs.
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119 off 63 balls vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2021
One of Samson’s most impressive performances came in the IPL 2021, where he scored a blazing 119 runs off just 63 balls against the Punjab Kings. His explosive innings almost single-handedly took his team close to victory, but they fell short by a narrow margin.
102* off 55 balls vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2019
In the IPL 2019, Samson once again showcased his batting prowess with an unbeaten century against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. Despite his heroic knock, his team couldn’t secure a win.
102 off 63 balls vs Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017
In the 2017 IPL, Samson scored his maiden IPL century for the Delhi Daredevils. His brilliant innings helped his team to a massive 97-run victory.
85 (42) vs Punjab Kings, Sharjah, IPL 2020
In the 2020 IPL, he played a crucial role in Rajasthan Royals’ successful chase of a mammoth target of 223 runs against the Punjab Kings. The Kerala batter scored a quickfire 85 runs off 42 balls to help his team clinch a thrilling victory.
92* (45) vs RCB, Bengaluru, IPL 2018
Samson’s unbeaten knock of 92 runs against RCB in a 2018 IPL match powered Rajasthan Royals to a big total of 217 runs. His team eventually won the match by a comfortable margin and Samson was awarded the Player of the Match.
111 (47) vs Bangladesh, Hyderabad, 2024
Samson continued his impressive form in international cricket this year. He scored a magnificent century against Bangladesh in a T20I match, helping India post the highest ever total by a Test-playing nation in the format.
108 (114) vs South Africa, Paarl, 2023
Sanju Samson’s maiden ODI century against South Africa in Paarl was a career milestone. His 108 off 114 balls anchored India to 296/8, contributing to a 78-run victory alongside Tilak Varma’s support.
51 (41) vs West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago, 2023
In the third ODI against the West Indies, Sanju Samson’s crucial 51 off 41 balls helped India reach 351/5, contributing to a 200-run victory as India bowled out the hosts for 151.
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