Sanju Samson’s 82 powers India to 249/5 against West Indies in 2nd T20I

Sanju Samson roared back to form with a blistering 82 before Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Varma's rapid knocks powered India to 249/5 in the second T20I against the West Indies on Friday

Sanju Samson roared back to form with a blistering 82 before Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Varma's rapid knocks powered India to 249/5 in the second T20I against the West Indies on Friday

Sanju Samson was at his very best as India faced off against West Indies in the 2nd T20I in Ranchi. Facing CSK teammate Akeal Hosein, Samson did not let the left-arm spinner settle, smashing him for 22 runs in the 5th over to put India on track for a huge score. Sanju eventually reached his half-century in just 21 balls. Muscular and Intentful Sanju Samson made full use of the Powerplay ✅Updates ▶️ https://t.co/mZlyaWZsoe#TeamIndia | #INDvWI | @mflone_ | @IamSanjuSamson pic.twitter.com/ATcAq8UAX2— BCCI (@BCCI) October 9, 2026 India were dealt a huge blow after Roston Chase dismissed Abhishek Sharma. Sanju did not let the West Indians clinch the momentum, taking on Hosein in the very next over. The right-hander made room for himself and lifted the left-arm spinner for a four and a six over covers. He then followed it up with a stunning straight six down the ground. Samson proceeded to add another boundary thanks to an inside edge, making it 22 runs from the over. Sanju Samson Returns To Form After Lean Patch In IND Vs WI 2nd T20IDespite being the player of the tournament in the T20 World Cup, Sanju is under immense scrutiny with 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi waiting in the wings. In the 10 matches before the Ranchi T20I, Samson has scored 2 fifties, with 7 scores under 15.Even after Abhishek Sharma was dismissed, Samson continued his merry way, keeping India well above the par score. He reached his half-century in just 21 balls powering India to a powerplay score of 79/1.

In the thrilling second T20I against West Indies, Sanju Samson showcased his batting talent with a blistering fifty, equaling Virat Kohli's record for the fastest fifty by an Indian against this rival. This explosive performance helped propel India's stellar powerplay score in T20Is. Teaming up with Abhishek Sharma, he set a strong foundation for India, continuing their successful momentum after a prior victory in the series.

Sanju Samson returned to form with a stunning batting show in the IND vs WI 2nd T20I in Ranchi. The right-hander had come under criticism for his lean returns in the past few games, but silenced his doubters with a 21-ball half-century. Despite being the player of the tournament in the T20 World Cup, Sanju is under immense scrutiny with 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi waiting in the wings. In the 10 matches before the Ranchi T20I, Samson has scored 2 fifties, with 7 scores under 15. 2️⃣1️⃣-ball FIFTY Sanju Samson bossing it in the middle Updates ▶️ https://t.co/mZlyaWZsoe#TeamIndia | #INDvWI | @mflone_ | @IamSanjuSamson pic.twitter.com/589yRrgaPJ— BCCI (@BCCI) October 9, 2026 In the land of MS Dhoni, Samson looked far more comfortable and settled. A free-hit from Akeal Hosein allowed him to clear the boundary which set him on his way. The Kerala batter showcased his class, mixing power hitting with pure timing to power India to a perfect start. Even after Abhishek Sharma was dismissed, Samson continued his merry way, keeping India well above the par score. He reached his half-century in just 21 balls powering India to a powerplay score of 79/1.