IND vs SA / Samson created history by scoring a century, becoming the first Indian player to do so

IND vs SA: The first T20 match between India and South Africa saw a thrilling match. In this match, South Africa captain Aiden Markram won the toss and decided to bowl first. Opener Sanju Samson performed brilliantly for India and scored a brilliant century. He dominated the South African bowlers and played powerful strokes and won the hearts of Indian fans.

Sanju Samson's explosive century

Sanju Samson completed his century in just 47 balls in this match. He batted in excellent rhythm and scored 107 runs in 50 balls. In this innings, he hit 7 fours and 10 sixes. However, after scoring a century, he could not stay at the crease for long and got out. This century of Samson was the second century of his T20 international career, and it put India firmly in its place.

Century in two consecutive T20I matches

With this century, Sanju Samson also made the record of scoring centuries in two consecutive matches in T20 International. Earlier, he had scored a century against Bangladesh. He has become the first Indian player to do so. Overall, Sanju Samson has become the fourth batsman in the world to score centuries in two consecutive T20I matches. Earlier, Gustave Macon of France, Riley Rousseau of South Africa, and Phil Salt of England have done this feat.

Players who scored two consecutive centuries in T20I

Gustave Macon (France) – 2022

Riley Rousseau (South Africa) – 2022

Phil Salt (England) – 2023

Sanju Samson (India) – 2024

This performance of Sanju Samson is definitely an important milestone for the Indian team. His brilliant innings has given him a special place and made him even more popular among his fans.