India's T20I Centurions: Sanju Samson Joins Elite List With 107 Against South Africa

Team India, the reigning T20 World Champions, is renowned for its powerful batting lineup. Players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Sanju Samson have consistently showcased their ability to dominate in T20I cricket. Their explosive style has often overwhelmed opposing teams.

Although Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have retired from T20Is after their 2024 World Cup victory in the Caribbean, Suryakumar Yadav continues to shine. As the current captain, he has set high standards with multiple centuries and is on track to be one of the greatest T20 batsmen.

Sanju Samson Scores 107 in T20I Against South Africa

Rohit Sharma remains India's top century-maker in T20Is with five hundreds. Suryakumar Yadav is closing in with four centuries in nearly half as many matches as Rohit. His performances are narrowing the gap between him and India's most prolific scorers.

Sanju Samson recently joined an elite group by scoring a rapid 40-ball century against Bangladesh on October 12. He further distinguished himself by becoming the first Indian to hit consecutive T20I centuries, scoring a 50-ball 107 against South Africa on November 8, 2024.

No.Player100sHighest Score
1Rohit Sharma (Retired) 4118
2Suryakumar Yadav4117
3KL Rahul2101*
4Sanju Samson2115
5Virat Kohli (Retired)1122*
6Deepak Hooda1104
7Shubman Gill1126*
8Yashasvi Jaiswal1100
9Suresh Raina (Retired)1101
10Ruturaj Gaikwad1123*
11Abhishek Sharma1100

Players With Multiple T20 Hundreds for India (Till November 8, 2024)

PlayerSpanMatches (Mat)Highest Score (HS)Strike Rate (SR)100s50s
RG Sharma2007-2024159121*140.89532
SA Yadav2021-202475117168.97421
SV Samson2015-202434111152.0622
KL Rahul2016-202272110*139.12222

This impressive list of players highlights India's depth in batting talent. The achievements of these cricketers reflect their skill and dedication to the sport. As new talents emerge, India's future in T20 cricket looks promising with such a strong foundation.

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