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Sanju Samson Answers Critics With Explosive Fifty Against Afghanistan
Sanju Samson plays cricket for India.
He scored 57 runs from only 22 balls against Afghanistan.
This was the second T20I match of the series.
He started slowly, scoring 8 runs from 10 balls.
Then he hit many boundaries and scored very quickly.
His fifty was the fastest of his career.
He was eventually dismissed while trying to hit Rashid Khan for a six.
The strong innings answered questions about whether he should remain in India’s team.
It also reduced calls for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to be selected instead.
Sanju Samson scored 57 runs from 22 balls in the second T20I against Afghanistan.
His innings included the fastest fifty of his career after he began with 8 runs from 10 balls.
Samson attacked Mohammad Nabi, Afghanistan’s seamers and later attempted a maximum against Rashid Khan.
The performance came after criticism of his quiet first-match outing and an underwhelming UK tour.
His innings eased calls for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to replace him in India’s playing XI.
- Who
- Sanju Samson, playing for India against Afghanistan, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also discussed as a possible selection option.
- What
- Samson scored 57 off 22 balls, including the fastest fifty of his career, in the second T20I.
- Where
- Arun Jaitley Stadium.
- When
- Tuesday, during the second T20I of the series.
- Why
- He was responding to criticism after a quiet first match and questions about his place in the team.
Key facts
- Player
- Sanju Samson
- Score
- 57 runs from 22 balls
- Match
- Second T20I between India and Afghanistan
- Venue
- Arun Jaitley Stadium
- Career milestone
- Fastest fifty of Samson’s career
- Dismissal
- He was dismissed while attempting another maximum against Rashid Khan
- Selection debate
- His innings eased calls for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s inclusion in the playing XI
Sources
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