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Top five highest scores by Sanju Samson in T20I cricket

Sanju Samson made his T20I debut against Zimbabwe in 2015 in Harare; however, it took nearly ten years for him to secure a permanent position in the team. He ultimately thrived in late 2024, finally establishing himself in the opening role within the T20I squad.

Samson's uniqueness lies in his remarkable capacity to effortlessly score sixes, regardless of whether he is up against fast bowlers or spinners. He is currently regarded as one of India's pivotal players and is anticipated to be included in the squad for the T20 World Cup 2026.

In this article, let’s take a look at the top five highest scores by Sanju Samson in T20I cricket.

5. 58 vs Zimbabwe, Harare, 2024

Top five highest scores by Sanju Samson in T20I cricket
Sanju Samson (Credits - India Today)

Sanju Samson, batting in the fourth position, achieved an impressive half-century, scoring 58 not out, during the match against Zimbabwe in Harare in 2022.

India, batting first, set a formidable target of 167 runs for the loss of 6 wickets, largely due to Samson's exceptional innings of 58 runs from 45 deliveries, featuring one boundary and four sixes. The match concluded with India securing a convincing victory by 42 runs.

4. 77 vs Ireland, Dublin, 2022

Top five highest scores by Sanju Samson in T20I cricket
Sanju Samson (Credits - ESPN)

Samson delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 77 runs against Ireland in Dublin in 2022. Batting first, India posted a total of 225 runs for the loss of 7 wickets, courtesy of Samson's impressive innings of 77 runs off 42 balls, which featured nine boundaries and four sixes.

He played the anchor role, adding 176 runs with Deepak Hooda for the second wicket partnership. India secured a dramatic victory, winning the match by a mere two runs.

3. 107 vs South Africa, Durban, 2024

Top five highest scores by Sanju Samson in T20I cricket
Sanju Samson (Credits - ESPN)

Samson scored his second T20I century in Durban while India was touring South Africa in 2024. Opening the batting, Sanju Samson spearheaded the Indian innings with an impressive score of 107 runs off just 50 deliveries.

The wicket-keeper joined hands with Tilak Varma to add 77 runs for the fourth wicket. Samson’s superb innings included seven fours and 10 sixes. India won the game by 61 runs.

2. 109* vs South Africa, Johannesburg, 2024

Top five highest scores by Sanju Samson in T20I cricket
Sanju Samson (Credits - NDTV Sports)

One of Samson’s most memorable T20I innings came in Johannesburg against South Africa in 2024.

Samson's impressive innings of 109 runs, featuring six fours and nine sixes, led the visiting team to a substantial first-innings total of 283 runs. Although he achieved a century, Samson's performance was unexpectedly eclipsed by Tilak Varma, who captivated attention with a remarkable 120 runs off merely 47 balls. India won the match by 135 runs.

1. 111 vs Bangladesh, Hyderabad, 2024

Top five highest scores by Sanju Samson in T20I cricket
Sanju Samson (Credits - India Today)

Sanju Samson registered his career-best T20I score of 111 in the third T20I match of the Bangladesh tour of India in 2024.

Choosing to bat first, India notched up a remarkable total of 297 runs for the loss of 6 wickets on the back of Samson's stunning century, which featured 11 boundaries and eight sixes. He formed a crucial partnership of 173 runs with Suryakumar Yadav for the second wicket, paving the way for Hardik Pandya to complete the innings effectively.

The home team won the game by 133 runs and Samson was named Player of the Match for scoring his maiden T20I ton.

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