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Sanju Samson’s 97 powers India to T20 World Cup semifinals

Sanju Samson led India to a thrilling five-wicket victory over West Indies in a virtual quarter-final at the T20 World Cup, scoring an impressive 97 runs off 50 balls at Eden Gardens. His performance not only ensured India's place in the semifinals but also set a new record for the highest score by an Indian in a run chase during the tournament's history.

Sanju Samson’s 97 powers India to T20 World Cup semifinals

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Key Highlights

  • Samson scored 97 runs off 50 balls, hitting 12 boundaries and four sixes.
  • His innings is the highest by an Indian in a T20 World Cup run chase, breaking Virat Kohli's previous record of 82.
  • India's chase of 196 runs marked their highest successful run chase in T20 World Cup history.
  • The match was a do-or-die situation for both teams, with the loser being eliminated from the competition.
  • Tilak Varma was the second-highest scorer for India with only 27 runs.
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Sources

  1. ‘Sanju has faced a lot of injustice earlier despite having performances’: Former Pakistan opener on Samson’s impactful knock vs West Indies
  2. ‘You had everything; you had timing, you had placement…’: Ravi Shastri showers praise on Sanju Samson
  3. Sanju Samson Creates History, Breaks 19-Year-Old Record; Becomes First Player In World To Achieve Massive Feats
  4. Sanju Samson’s 97 powers India to T20 World Cup semifinals

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