Kolkata, March 2: Sanju Samson delivered an outstanding performance on Sunday, scoring an unbeaten 97 runs off 50 balls, including 4 sixes and 12 fours, leading India to the semifinals against the West Indies. For this remarkable display, he was awarded the ‘Player of the Match.’ Samson revealed that he had been waiting for such an innings since he started playing cricket.
In the Super-8 match of the T20 World Cup held at Eden Gardens, the West Indies batted first, scoring 195 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. In response, the Indian team secured victory with 5 wickets remaining in just 19.2 overs.
Previously, Samson had played in two other matches but failed to impress the fans, scoring only 22 runs against Namibia and 24 runs against Zimbabwe. This led to questions about his performance. However, he finally showcased his talent in this crucial match.
After India’s victory, Samson expressed, “Since the day I started playing cricket, I dreamed of representing my country. I have been waiting for this kind of innings. My journey has been special, filled with ups and downs. There were times I doubted my abilities, but today I am grateful to the Almighty for this blessing.”
Discussing his strategy during the innings, Samson stated, “I have been playing this format for many years. I learned a lot from legends like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Mahendra Singh Dhoni. I have observed how great players adapt their game to the conditions.”
He added, “In the last match, we batted first, so I was aggressive from the first ball. However, the conditions were different in this match. Whenever I took risks, wickets fell. I didn’t expect to play such a special innings, but this is one of the best days of my life.”
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