Brief
Sanju Samson scores 56 off 23 balls, joins Indian six‑hitting elite as India lose
Samson's explosive innings put him among India's top six‑hitters, yet India were bowled out for 223 in Hyderabad.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Sanju Samson struck 56 from 23 balls, including six fours and four sixes, in India's fourth T20I against West Indies in Hyderabad on Wednesday, Gulf News reported.
The knock took his T20I six tally to 102, making him the sixth Indian to pass the 100‑six mark alongside Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya and Abhishek Sharma. He also matched his personal fastest fifty, achieved previously against Afghanistan in September.
Despite the burst, India could not chase the 248‑run target set by West Indies. Samson was dismissed by Keemo Paul, and West Indies won by 24 runs, leveling the five‑match series 2‑2 and setting up a decider in Bengaluru on Saturday. For more on Samson's recent milestones, see his six in Ranchi.
Key facts
- Sanju Samson scored 56 off 23 balls with six fours and four sixes. (gulfnews.com)
- The innings took his T20I six count to 102, joining five other Indians with over 100 sixes. (gulfnews.com)
- India were bowled out for 223, losing to West Indies by 24 runs. (gulfnews.com)
- The series is now tied 2‑2 with a deciding match in Bengaluru. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Sanju Samson creates T20I record, joins Rohit and Kohli but India lose”
