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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Was quick. The owl also moved his fingers at the ball to slow it down and Abhishek tucked it down the leg side and stole a run. 14 wickets were lost due to fast bowling (below 128 kmph), the most by any team.
Male Brian Bennett stepped out of his crease for the first time and hit a six over the fielder at long-on.
Echoed – a dramatic, pun-filled rendition of their three-syllable first name.
This is what Sitanshu Kotak said about Abhishek before the game.
Was quick. The owl also moved his fingers at the ball to slow it down and Abhishek tucked it down the leg side and stole a run. 14 wickets were lost due to fast bowling (below 128 kmph), the most by any team.
Male Brian Bennett stepped out of his crease for the first time and hit a six over the fielder at long-on.
Echoed – a dramatic, pun-filled rendition of their three-syllable first name.
This is what Sitanshu Kotak said about Abhishek before the game.
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When Mitchell Santner and Cole McConchie joined hands at 84/6 and took @L0$.
Explains that through Super 8, you cannot always win. Prepare for a potential “slugfest” for those who have already qualified but the adjustment they need will be swift. -What a good choice you have made to join a favorable place.
There are many options on the C surface."
Is. Adil Rashid
I think you feel a little more pressure, but he is hitting equally well in the nets. Be it or in the 15th over.
When Mitchell Santner and Cole McConchie joined hands at 84/6 and took @L0$.
Explains that through Super 8, you cannot always win. Prepare for a potential “slugfest” for those who have already qualified but the adjustment they need will be swift. -What a good choice you have made to join a favorable place.
There are many options on the C surface."
Is. Adil Rashid
I think you feel a little more pressure, but he is hitting equally well in the nets. Be it or in the 15th over.
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R. The markets are crowded and colourless. It is contained in less land than a pond. Nick's form is left to guesswork. Ouch."
Came in Daasa.
Has gone. A. Just like the neighborhood around the stadium. Let's stand again. It bends but doesn't flatten, which asks players to think as much as they swing. It doesn't end until it ends.
Came in Daasa.
Has gone. A. Just like the neighborhood around the stadium. Let's stand again. It bends but doesn't flatten, which asks players to think as much as they swing. It doesn't end until it ends.
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Told about desire. Cards remember the "hand-to-mouth" days.
and will yield fruits that they have never tasted.
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Told about desire. Cards remember the "hand-to-mouth" days.
and will yield fruits that they have never tasted.
Lived. Was scolded a lot for playing cricket.
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Reached 222 runs on the bat, but continued to attack. Scored a century in the final match.
The major difference is in the slow-paced competition. Have made it a forest. Started from. But Agarwal had moved quickly from the crease and made a comeback. Trophy in one season of 92 years of cricket.
Had his best first-class performance.
The anger and anger of the powerful Vijaykumar Vaishya will increase three days in advance.
Reached 222 runs on the bat, but continued to attack. Scored a century in the final match.
The major difference is in the slow-paced competition. Have made it a forest. Started from. But Agarwal had moved quickly from the crease and made a comeback. Trophy in one season of 92 years of cricket.
Had his best first-class performance.
The anger and anger of the powerful Vijaykumar Vaishya will increase three days in advance.
