Ahmedabad, March 9: Sanju Samson played a pivotal role in India’s T20 World Cup 2026 victory, scoring 97*, 89, and 89 runs in the last three matches. He amassed a total of 321 runs in the tournament, averaging 80.25, earning him the title of ‘Player of the Series.’
In the final match held at Narendra Modi Stadium, India posted a total of 255 runs, losing 5 wickets. In response, New Zealand was bowled out for just 159 runs in 19 overs.
After the championship win, Samson expressed his joy, stating, “It feels like a dream. I am very happy and grateful. I am at a loss for words; I can’t even express my emotions.”
Reflecting on his three half-centuries, Samson mentioned, “To be honest, this journey started a year or two ago. I was part of the T20 World Cup 2024 team but didn’t get a chance to play. Since then, I have been imagining this moment and working hard. I wanted to achieve exactly what I accomplished today.”
In January 2026, during the T20 series against New Zealand, Samson had a disappointing performance, scoring only 46 runs across five matches. He admitted, “After the New Zealand series, I was completely shattered. My dreams felt shattered, and I was wondering what to do next. But God had a different plan. Perhaps I was rewarded for having the courage to dream big.”
Amidst his poor form, Samson received support from legendary players, which he revealed after winning the World Cup title. He said, “Many former players reached out to me and tried to help. I have been in touch with Sachin Tendulkar for the past few months. I contacted him myself, and we had long conversations. What could be better than receiving guidance from such a great player? I am very grateful to everyone who supported me.”
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