Sanju Samson’s Top Knocks In IND vs SA Matches

Producer: Peuli Bakshi

[{"selector":"#anim-f9a57efe-3c4f-4b58-a3fc-bdf0173f0262 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(5.262393618573191%, -15.438100431956313%) scale(1.4545454545454546)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson turns 30 today, on Nov 11. On his birthday, here’s a look at two of his memorable innings against South Africa.

107 (50) vs South Africa, Durban, 2024

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[{"selector":"#anim-319db268-c5c0-4c03-be00-36f007a89b02 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(6.527446477739186%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] India rode on Sanju Samson’s century score 202/8 in the first T20I against South Africa on Friday (November 8).

[{"selector":"#anim-6b055bfb-48d2-4579-9fd9-4bef467ee920 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-3.0456738900654834%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Samson opened the innings for India and scored 107 runs from just 50 balls, including seven fours and 10 sixes.

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108 (114) vs South Africa, Paarl, 2023

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[{"selector":"#anim-c4a77701-9ba4-4df2-8788-bd3dfff244e0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(16.448833926569968%, 18.34139882713368%) scale(1.3875968992248062)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Sanju Samson’s maiden ODI century against South Africa in Paarl last year was a career milestone of his.

[{"selector":"#anim-b447437d-10c4-40be-b990-754452ea90ec [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-2.818073953704488%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] His 108 runs off 114 balls anchored India to 296/8, contributing to a 78-run victory alongside Tilak Varma’s support.

Sanju Samson’s Top Knocks In IND vs SA Matches

107 (50) vs South Africa, Durban, 2024

108 (114) vs South Africa, Paarl, 2023

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