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Sanju Samson shines with blistering 82-run knock against West Indies
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News18•09-10-2026, 20:22
Sanju Samson shines with blistering 82-run knock against West Indies
- •Sanju Samson scored a blazing 82 runs off just 41 balls in Ranchi, missing his century by 18 runs.
- •He capitalized on two dropped catches by Akeal Hosein and Romario Shepherd to punish the Caribbean bowlers.
- •Samson completed his half-century in just 21 balls and hit nine fours and four sixes during his innings.
- •He added a crucial 97-run partnership off 43 balls for the second wicket along with Ishan.
- •His aggressive batting style and brilliant footwork drew comparisons to his memorable World Cup innings against the same team.
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Sanju Samson played a magnificent knock of 82 runs off 41 balls in Ranchi against the West Indies, narrowly missing his century by 18 runs.
Two catches were dropped during his innings, with Akeal Hosein dropping him early at 6 runs and Romario Shepherd giving him a second reprieve at 42 runs.
Sanju Samson completed his 2,000 international cricket runs during a match against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where he scored an explosive 57 off 22 balls.
