Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Sanju Samson Hits 21-Ball Fifty Against West Indies
Sanju Samson had been having some low scores in recent cricket matches.
In a T20 game against the West Indies in Ranchi, he played much better.
He scored 50 runs in only 21 balls.
He hit the ball hard and also placed it well.
His fast scoring helped India make 79 runs for one wicket in the powerplay.
He kept batting after Abhishek Sharma was out.
Samson had scored two fifties and seven scores below 15 in his previous 10 matches.
Sanju Samson scored a half-century in 21 balls in the second T20I against West Indies in Ranchi.
His innings helped India reach 79/1 during the powerplay.
Samson combined power hitting and timing after starting with a boundary off an Akeal Hosein free hit.
He continued scoring after Abhishek Sharma was dismissed, keeping India above the par score.
In his 10 matches before the Ranchi match, Samson had two fifties and seven scores below 15.
- Who
- Sanju Samson and India played the West Indies.
- What
- Samson scored a 21-ball half-century in the second T20I.
- When
- In the second T20I; no date is stated.
- Where
- Ranchi, India.
- Why
- Samson's innings helped India make a fast start and stay above the par score.
- Match
- India vs West Indies, second T20I
- Venue
- Ranchi
- Samson's half-century
- 21 balls
- India's powerplay score
- 79/1
- Samson's previous 10 matches
- Two fifties and seven scores under 15