NEW DELHI: Team India opens Sanju SamsonHe proved his batting prowess in high-pressure situations with his impressive 107 runs off 50 balls in the first T20I against South Africa on Friday.
Reflecting on his approach after the innings, Samson described how he had entered “a zone” and let his natural game shine through during his record-breaking innings in Durban.
“I was in a zone, it was flowing automatically, so I let it flow. If the ball is there to be hit, go for it. Focus on one ball at a time and that will help. The wicket actually plays a big role here.” “, extra bounce and coming from India, we take the time to understand the wicket. There is a strong wind blowing from one end and their bowlers bowled very well, our bowlers would also like to emulate it,” Samson remarked in the mid-innings interaction .
“When I think a lot, I get emotional,” he admitted, showing his desire to stay grounded and not think too much. “I've been waiting for this moment for ten years. I am very happy, grateful and blessed,” the batsman added.
Samson's innings, peppered with ten sixes and seven fours, was a draw Rohit Sharmais the record for most sixes by an Indian in a T20I innings.
The strong performance was also Samson's second consecutive T20I century, making him the first Indian to achieve the feat and adding him to an exclusive global list of players such as Gustav McKeon, Rilee Rossouw and Phil Salt to score back-to-back T20Is. Hundreds of hits have been scored.
“The wicket plays a big role here, extra bounce and coming from India we take the time to understand the wicket. There is a strong wind at one end and their bowlers bowled very well, our bowlers would also like to emulate it,” he further explained.
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Samson's innings took India to an impressive total of 202/8, setting the stage for a strong bowling performance.
With this century, Samson has now surpassed MS Dhoni and Rishabh pants With three 50+ T20I scores as a wicketkeeper, he joins KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan at the top of India's wicket-keepers.
