Sanju Samson equalled Virat Kohli’s record for the fastest half-century by an Indian batter against the West Indies in T20 Internationals during the second T20I at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on Friday.
Sanju Samson powers India to record powerplay score
his knock provided India with a strong platform in the second T20I and marked a significant turnaround after his struggles in the opening match Although Samson missed out on a century. South Africa’s Quinton de Kock holds the overall record for the fastest half-century against the Caribbean side in the format While Samson matched Kohli’s record among Indian batters against the West Indies in T20Is. Samson’s aggressive batting helped India score 79 runs for the loss of one wicket in the first six overs against the West Indies. The total surpassed India’s previous best powerplay score against the Caribbean side, 72 without losing a wicket, recorded at the Wankhede Stadium in 2019.
