WATCH: Star player from MS Dhoni's CSK unleashes STORM at Wankhede, hammers 26-ball against England
Sanju Samson played an explosive knock at the Wankhede Stadium in the second semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, blasting a sensational 26-ball century against England
Star player from MS Dhoni's CSK unleashes STORM at Wankhede (Source: IANS)
T20 World Cup 2026: Sanju Samson has unleashed a brutal assault at the Wankhede Stadium with explosive power-hitting in the second semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Samson carried forward his red-hot form from the virtual quarter final, where he played a match-winning knock of 97 to guide the team into semi-finals.
During the third over, when Jofra Archer was into his spell. Archer delivered a fuller ball to Sanju Samson, who attempted to loft it through the air. However, the bat twisted slightly in his hands and the shot went straight towards mid-on. England skipper Harry Brook moved in and managed to get both hands to the ball, but the catch slipped through, leaving the fielding side frustrated. Samson made full use of the dropped catch and smashed a 26-ball half-century. His clean striking and fearless approach set the tone for what promises to be a high-scoring thriller.
India faced early setback as opener Abhishek Sharma was dismissed by Will Jacks in the second over, dismissing Sharma for 9 to leave India at a precarious position. Samson steadied the innings, he also received excellent support from the other end as Ishan Kishan and Shivam Dube played the ideal supporting roles. Kishan contributed a quickfire 39 off 18 balls, while Dube will be looking to finish strongly.
However, Sanju Samson's brilliant innings came to an end just short of a century as Will Jacks provided England with a timely breakthrough. Bowling from around the wicket, Jacks tossed one up and pushed it wide outside off, forcing Samson to reach for the inside-out drive. He failed to get the timing right and toe-ended the shot, sending the ball straight to Phil Salt at deep cover, who completed a simple catch.
Samson departed after a superb knock of 89 off 42 balls, an innings laced with eight fours and seven sixes, leaving the Wankhede crowd applauding his explosive effort. India were 160/3 when Samson departed, and it now presents a perfect opportunity for Suryakumar Yadav to walk in and stamp his authority on the game
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