Sanju Samson seized his opportunity as an opener at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi Stadium with a stunning performance. The aggressive wicketkeeper-batter lit up the field, delivering a breathtaking display that set the ‘Diwali fireworks’ off a little early, leaving cricket fans around the world in awe.
In one over from Rishad Hossain, Samson hit five sixes, bringing his total to eight maximums in the innings. However, the highlight of Sanju’s innings was a powerful shot against Mustafizur Rahman. Samson struck a remarkable six over the cover area in the pacer’s over, stunning the crowd and commentators alike.
The remarkable shot occurred in the eighth over when Mustafizur delivered a ball outside the off-stump. Samson stepped back and, with ease, sent the ball soaring over the cover field, almost effortlessly. This six, in particular, amazed viewers, including former cricketer and coach Ravi Shastri, who was commentating at the time. His astonishment was palpable as he described the shot with awe.
Later, commentator Harsha Bhogle also praised the performance, particularly the six against Mustafizur. He noted that incredible talent can’t be ignored for long. Bhogle highlighted the rare skill required to hit such a shot, commending Samson’s exceptional batting ability.
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Samson’s impressive performance not only earned him accolades from fellow players and commentators but also solidified his reputation as one of the most talented and powerful batters in the game.
