Dec 21, 2023, Paarl: In a thrilling series-deciding third one-day international (ODI) against South Africa at Boland Park in Paarl, Sanju Samson stole the show with a sublime century, ending an arduous eight-year wait for his maiden ODI hundred since making his international debut. The Kerala batter’s stellar knock of 108 off 114 deliveries not only anchored India’s innings but also left fans and cricket experts in awe.
India’s decision to bat first brought a surprise with the debut of Rajat Patidar, who opened alongside Sai Sudharsan for the Men in Blue. While Patidar contributed 22 on his debut, Sudharsan had a forgettable day, managing only 10 runs off 16 balls. With skipper KL Rahul departing for 21, the spotlight shifted to Sanju, who was promoted to the No.3 position.
Arriving at the crease with India at 49/2, Samson showcased resilience, compiling his first half-century of the series against the Proteas. The Rajasthan Royals skipper, who has struggled in international cricket, faced the challenge head-on. The question lingered: Can Samson convert his fifty into a century? The answer came in emphatic fashion as he smashed his way to a brilliant hundred in 110 balls, flexing his muscles in celebration.
Samson’s innings was a testament to his determination and skill, earning praise from former India opener Wasim Jaffer. “Promoted to no.3 in the series decider and he rises to the challenge with a century! Well played @IamSanjuSamson #SAvIND,” Jaffer tweeted, capturing the sentiment of many cricket enthusiasts.
Reflecting on his performance, Samson acknowledged the emotional significance of the moment. “Feels an emotional one. There’s been a lot of work I’ve been putting in physically and mentally over the past year,” he shared during the innings break. Samson also credited the Proteas bowlers, acknowledging the challenges posed by the new ball and the spin of Keshav Maharaj.
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The celebration that followed Samson’s century was not just confined to the cricket field; it broke the internet. The images of him flexing his muscles went viral on social media, adding a touch of exuberance to his already memorable feat.
India reached a total of 296/8 in 50 overs, with Samson’s contribution playing a pivotal role. South Africa, in response, were bowled out for 218. Arshdeep Singh‘s 30/4 helped India to beat SA with ease and helped India to clinch the series by 2-1.
Twitter celebrated with joy after India’s series victory. India is on tour of South Africa for 3 T20s, 3 ODIs and 2 Test matches. You can find the complete schedule here.
Samson’s century marked a significant milestone in his international career, and the cricket fraternity now eagerly awaits more such stellar performances from the talented wicketkeeper-batsman.
Sanju Samson: Man of the Match
Samson was rightly named as Man of the Match and Arshadeep bagged Man of the series with 10 wickets in 3 innings.
FAQs on Sanju Samson
What is the Sanju Samson net worth?
As of 2023, Sanju Samson’s net worth is estimated to be $10 million or approximately 75 Crore INR, according to this source.
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Charulatha Samson is the Sanju Samson’s wife.
How old is Sanju Samson?
Sanju Samson is 29 years as on 2023.
Sanju Viswanath Samson ·
Date of Birth:11 November 1994
Place of Birth: Pulluvila, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India ·
Height: 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
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