8 balls, 3 sixes, 1 four: Sanju Samson's superb T20 World Cup debut in the second over during India vs Namibia match
India opener Sanju Samson's T20 World Cup debut against Namibia lasted only eight balls where he scored 22 runs in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group A match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium Built on Thursday in New Delhi. Samson placed Abhishek Sharma in the playing XI due to stomach upset and viral fever.
Samson's whirlwind had three sixes and a four before he was dismissed in the second over also get through the run boundary.
Samson's first run in the T20 World Cup came through a six. After almost a second delivery, Seed, Samson hit Reuben Trumpleman in the first over He threw it under the ground and on the sightscreen, who had previously played three dot balls. The second over was even more eventful. Samson, striking the third ball after the gate, bang, bang against Ben Shikongo TheDar, batting explosively, hit two consecutive sixes behind the square and then four sixes on the extra cover, MP on the deep mid-wicket on the final delivery before hitting Lauren Steenka for a six.
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Ishaan Kishan opens with Abhishek Sharma in the first match of India's tournament against USA in Mumbai, where Samson has a multi-national showpiece event He was dropped from the XI after a disappointing five-match T20I series against New Zealand in the lead.
Providing an update on Abhishek's health Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav said before the toss , "Abhishek is still not well; he will not be able to play one or two matches. Sanju comes in, that kind of batter, explosive.”
As reported by The Indian Express, Abhishek reached New Delhi after the stomach insects require an examination. Despite being discharged from the hospital, he could not participate in the team's second T20 World Cup group-stage match against Namibia. Wednesday at Arun Jaitley Stadium The left-handed player was not seen during India's training session.
Samson's whirlwind had three sixes and a four before he was dismissed in the second over also get through the run boundary.
Samson's first run in the T20 World Cup came through a six. After almost a second delivery, Seed, Samson hit Reuben Trumpleman in the first over He threw it under the ground and on the sightscreen, who had previously played three dot balls. The second over was even more eventful. Samson, striking the third ball after the gate, bang, bang against Ben Shikongo TheDar, batting explosively, hit two consecutive sixes behind the square and then four sixes on the extra cover, MP on the deep mid-wicket on the final delivery before hitting Lauren Steenka for a six.
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Ishaan Kishan opens with Abhishek Sharma in the first match of India's tournament against USA in Mumbai, where Samson has a multi-national showpiece event He was dropped from the XI after a disappointing five-match T20I series against New Zealand in the lead.
Providing an update on Abhishek's health Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav said before the toss , "Abhishek is still not well; he will not be able to play one or two matches. Sanju comes in, that kind of batter, explosive.”
As reported by The Indian Express, Abhishek reached New Delhi after the stomach insects require an examination. Despite being discharged from the hospital, he could not participate in the team's second T20 World Cup group-stage match against Namibia. Wednesday at Arun Jaitley Stadium The left-handed player was not seen during India's training session.
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A. A thump on the pads gave USA four wickets in the powerplay. Used all my experience. Decided to take precautions from now on. ng.
Recovered from. Sansak will prove to be prominent.
A. A thump on the pads gave USA four wickets in the powerplay. Used all my experience. Decided to take precautions from now on. ng.
Recovered from. Sansak will prove to be prominent.
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ा 16वां एकदिवसीय अर्धशतक पूरा किया। Up to 182.
Fell victim to pressure while attempting to break the pressure after quiet overs. Struggling at the ends, Malan Kruger kept the pot boiling for Namibia by punishing some loose balls from Harmeet Singh and Kenzige.
Mbia's resistance was further broken, quickly ending proceedings by trapping Smit, Lofty-Eaton and Kruger.
Stump back.
ा 16वां एकदिवसीय अर्धशतक पूरा किया। Up to 182.
Fell victim to pressure while attempting to break the pressure after quiet overs. Struggling at the ends, Malan Kruger kept the pot boiling for Namibia by punishing some loose balls from Harmeet Singh and Kenzige.
Mbia's resistance was further broken, quickly ending proceedings by trapping Smit, Lofty-Eaton and Kruger.
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SA got immediate benefits after doing this. trait drive but later he decided to waste his time trying to regain his lost touch. Not before the USA captain scored a convincing half-century and put them in the driver's seat. Made it as he deceived Shayan to hole out to deep square leg. After that his stumps cracked. Dale hit several boundaries which forced USA to come back into the game. Made a partnership of 98 runs due to ineffectiveness of batsman. Caught the end of the bat.
Initiated a series of scoops and sweeps to keep the boat with itself. The Nepal captain's brilliant batting effort may have failed due to some tactical errors.
SA got immediate benefits after doing this. trait drive but later he decided to waste his time trying to regain his lost touch. Not before the USA captain scored a convincing half-century and put them in the driver's seat. Made it as he deceived Shayan to hole out to deep square leg. After that his stumps cracked. Dale hit several boundaries which forced USA to come back into the game. Made a partnership of 98 runs due to ineffectiveness of batsman. Caught the end of the bat.
Initiated a series of scoops and sweeps to keep the boat with itself. The Nepal captain's brilliant batting effort may have failed due to some tactical errors.
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It was over as they lost their next three wickets within eight balls. Mentally with the back boundary. America was reduced to 59 runs for 8 wickets. Calmed down which helped in the resistance of both. . ck for ne.
Took full advantage of Nzenige's left arm spinning pair. Andrew Hope 98*) lost by 10 wickets
It was over as they lost their next three wickets within eight balls. Mentally with the back boundary. America was reduced to 59 runs for 8 wickets. Calmed down which helped in the resistance of both. . ck for ne.
Took full advantage of Nzenige's left arm spinning pair. Andrew Hope 98*) lost by 10 wickets
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iya. The score was solid, courtesy a stroke-filled innings from the captain that included half a dozen maximums. Partnership of 42 runs for the second wicket with Pargat Singh and 54 runs with Harsh Thakar took the team beyond 100 runs. Most of the scoring was done by Jedhari, who changed gears soon after. Counterattacked by playing a brilliant innings. Wait.
Helped in an emphatic victory. से पांच रन की श्रमसाध्य पारी खेली। ा अच्छा उपयोग किया। Pulled out of a deep pit. Pay attention. He lost his rhythm after hitting two sixes in the first two overs. He displayed several entertaining drives from mid-on to extra cover as he completed his half-century off 69 balls.
Showed a joke.
iya. The score was solid, courtesy a stroke-filled innings from the captain that included half a dozen maximums. Partnership of 42 runs for the second wicket with Pargat Singh and 54 runs with Harsh Thakar took the team beyond 100 runs. Most of the scoring was done by Jedhari, who changed gears soon after. Counterattacked by playing a brilliant innings. Wait.
Helped in an emphatic victory. से पांच रन की श्रमसाध्य पारी खेली। ा अच्छा उपयोग किया। Pulled out of a deep pit. Pay attention. He lost his rhythm after hitting two sixes in the first two overs. He displayed several entertaining drives from mid-on to extra cover as he completed his half-century off 69 balls.
Showed a joke.
