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Samson scores 82 in Ranchi as West Indies beat India in second T20I
India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson scored 82 runs from 41 balls against the West Indies in the second T20 international in Ranchi.
He had made four low scores in a row, leading to questions about his place in the team.
Those questions grew as 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi waited for a chance to play.
Samson said he focused on preparation and accepted responsibility for his earlier low scores.
He also said that T20 results are not always within a player's control, and that his job is to give India a strong start.
His innings helped India set a target of 250, but the West Indies reached it with six wickets and nine balls remaining.
The match result means Samson's big score did not bring India a win.
Sanju Samson scored 82 runs off 41 balls in the second T20I against the West Indies in Ranchi on October 9, 2026.
The innings came after four consecutive low scores, with his previous T20I scores listed as 9, 7, 2 and 11 by Hindustan Times.
Samson said players should focus on preparation and training because the result in T20 cricket is not always within an individual’s control.
He said he takes responsibility for low scores and does not blame anyone else, adding that his job is to give India a strong start.
The West Indies chased India’s target of 250, winning by six wickets with nine deliveries remaining.
Questions about Samson’s place in the team had grown amid attention on 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who was waiting for an opportunity.
- Who
- Sanju Samson and the West Indies cricket team
- What
- Samson scored 82 off 41 balls in the second T20I and spoke about taking responsibility for his form.
- When
- October 9, 2026
- Where
- Ranchi, India
- Why
- Samson’s innings came amid scrutiny after four low scores and questions about his place in the team.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
I think we all know that in this format, the result isn’t in your hands; there is only one way to go.
I don’t blame anyone else for not scoring runs, actually. That is my job and I try to do it every time I step out onto the ground.
You just try to keep scoring runs. There's no other way.
Focus on what is in your control, keep the negative noise out, focus on the positives, and keep things simple.
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- Samson's score
- 82 runs off 41 balls
- Match
- Second T20I against the West Indies
- Venue
- Ranchi, India
- India's target
- 250 runs
- Result
- West Indies won by six wickets with nine deliveries to spare
- Previous scores
- 9, 7, 2 and 11, according to Hindustan Times
Sources
'I Am Taking The Blame On Myself': Sanju Samson Opens Up After Ranchi Knock vs West Indies
Sanju Samson Silences Critics With Ranchi Masterclass: 'Taking The Blame On Myself'
‘Taking the blame on myself’: Sanju Samson responds to ‘runs not flowing’ question after Ranchi masterclass
Sanju Samson breaks free in Ranchi to end lean patch with 41-ball 82
Under pressure, Sooryavanshi on standby: Samson silences doubters in Dhoni's hometown
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