Fans on Twitter erupted with excitement after Sanju Samson delivered a stellar century in the ongoing T20I match against South Africa at Kingsmead in Durban. With an impressive display of power and finesse, Samson showcased his batting prowess, making a clear statement to selectors about his place in Indiaโs T20 squad. He has taken firm control of the opening spot and played one of his most impressive innings to date in the shortest format, proving himself as a key asset at the top of the order.
Samson, already in prime form, wasted no time in going after the South African bowlers. From the outset, he adopted an aggressive stance, displaying powerful six-hitting skills that kept the bowlers under constant pressure. Building on his recent success against Bangladesh, where he scored a superb century, Samson repeated his feat with another remarkable hundred in this match. His calculated yet explosive approach kept fans and critics alike on the edge of their seats.
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This latest century made history, as Samson became the first Indian batter to score back-to-back centuries in T20 internationals. With a final score of 107 off just 50 balls, he finished with an astonishing strike rate of 214. His innings included seven boundaries and ten towering sixes, making it the fastest century by an Indian against South Africa in T20I history, reached in just 47 balls.
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Watch the 1st #SAvIND T20I LIVE on #JioCinema, #Sports18, and #ColorsCineplex! ๐#TeamIndia #JioCinemaSports #SanjuSamson pic.twitter.com/yfyze8Me9s
โ JioCinema (@JioCinema) November 8, 2024
Tiger hain tu Sanju Tigerโฆ Score, Score, Score! ๐ฅ
Sanju Samson smashed 5๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ in no time! Watch the 1st #SAvIND T20I LIVE on #JioCinema, #Sports18, and #ColorsCineplex! ๐#TeamIndia #JioCinemaSports pic.twitter.com/RTIvckGRsc
โ JioCinema (@JioCinema) November 8, 2024
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Sanju Chetta is on fire! ๐ฅ๐ฅ
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โ JioCinema (@JioCinema) November 8, 2024
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Twitter was abuzz as fans celebrated his achievement, praising Samsonโs calm, aggressive style and remarkable consistency. Many noted how his innings not only demoralized the South African bowlers but also elevated India to a commanding position in the match.
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Fans and analysts shared their admiration for his stellar performance, with some suggesting Samsonโs continued inclusion in the team as he proves his ability to lead Indiaโs batting lineup in T20 cricket. Samsonโs memorable performance has reinforced his reputation as a powerful hitter, a reliable opener, and one of the most exciting players in Indiaโs T20 setup.
Special player. Special talent. There is a reason he should be in your T20 team everyday. So happy that it is all coming together for #SanjuSamson. You get landmarks when you don’t play for them. #Back2BackT20Centuries.
โ Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 8, 2024
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Sanju Samson tonight. What an innings @IamSanjuSamson ๐๐ป #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/cZCQepmluL
โ Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) November 8, 2024
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No better sight, and result seeing Sanju Samson bat the way he has been of late. Maybe he competes with Pant for โkeepers slot in T20s but if heโs given the confidence his impact as a batsman is multifold; not just T20s, Sanju is a fine ODI batsman as well #IndvsSA #T20
โ Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) November 8, 2024
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Sanju Samson to haters pic.twitter.com/a6RNSL71Bo
โ Sagar (@sagarcasm) November 8, 2024
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Team India has found a permanent opener atleast till 2026 WC
Justice served by Sanju Samson to his fans ๐ pic.twitter.com/UwkjLXhrsF
โ Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) November 8, 2024
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Sanju Samson has such a style that you wanna watch him play every time he bats.
โ Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 8, 2024
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Chetta lighting Kingsmead up๐ฅ#INDvSA
โ Riyan Paragg (@ParagRiyan) November 8, 2024
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Even Sanju Samson’s heart touching divine shots is failing to distract me from that purple, blue, light blue, yellow and green color combination in scorecard.
โ Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) November 8, 2024
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From demanding Justice for Sanju to now happily shouting Just See as he scores a remarkable hundred, we all have come so far. Take a bow #SanjuSamson. #SAvIND #indiancricket #Cricket
โ Aayush Mahajan (@CricGlance) November 8, 2024
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Sanju Samson to haters #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/RuXaHhjual
โ เคญเคพเค เคธเคพเคนเคฌ (@Bhai_saheb) November 8, 2024
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