Sanju Samson Hits Milestone, Joins Kohli And Sharma In Elite T20 List
Sanju Samson delivered an outstanding performance for India in the fifth T20I against Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club. His batting prowess was on full display as he played a crucial knock.
Samson's innings of 58 runs from 45 balls included one four and four sixes. This effort helped India post a total of 167 for six in their allotted 20 overs.
During his remarkable innings, Samson reached a significant milestone by hitting his 300th six in T20s. He became the seventh Indian to achieve this feat, joining cricketing legends like MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli. In total, Samson now boasts 302 sixes in 276 T20 matches.
Rohit Sharma tops the list with an impressive 525 sixes in T20s from 448 matches. Virat Kohli follows with 416 sixes in 399 games. Former captain MS Dhoni is third with 338 sixes, while Suresh Raina (325), Suryakumar Yadav (322), and KL Rahul (311) also feature prominently on this list.
| Batter | Sixes |
|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 525 |
| Virat Kohli | 416 |
| MS Dhoni | 338 |
| Suresh Raina | 325 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 322 |
| KL Rahul | 311 |
| Sanju Samson | 302 |
The partnership between Samson and Riyan Parag was pivotal as they added 65 runs for the fourth wicket. This stand significantly boosted India's score in the final match of the tour. The 29-year-old wicketkeeper-batter's knock marked his second T20I fifty for India.
A key player for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, Samson is their all-time leading run-scorer with 3742 runs from 140 matches. He has been integral to the team since joining them and even led them to the final in the 2022 season after being appointed captain in 2021.
The wicketkeeper-batter's leadership skills have been evident as he is the most successful captain in Rajasthan Royals' history with 31 wins out of 61 matches. This latest achievement adds another feather to Sanju Samson's cap as he continues to make significant contributions both internationally and domestically.
Samson is expected to be a part of the India squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka. New head coach Gautam Gambhir is set to take up the role for the first time in the island country as the series starts from July 27.
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