Sanju Samson hits a record six, matching a massive effort from Rohit Sharma | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson’s explosive knock in T20 cricket reached new heights on Friday when he hit 10 sixes in his powerful knock against South Africa in Durban, equaling a remarkable record set by Rohit Sharma.
Samson’s ten sixes matched Rohit’s feat from his legendary 118 runs innings against Sri Lanka in Indore in 2017, making Samson only the second Indian to hit that many sixes in a T20I innings.
This sensational 107-run knock off just 50 balls was packed with bold shots that lit up the stadium and stunned the South African bowlers.
Samson’s innings also marked his second consecutive T20I hundred, a milestone that makes him the first Indian to score consecutive centuries in the shortest format.

His innings also included seven fours and a strike rate of over 200, helping India to a competitive total of 202/8.
The fireworks started early and although a few wickets fell around him, Samson stood firm, dominating the bowlers and giving India a strong platform to defend from.
South Africa won the toss and opted to bowl, probably underestimating the momentum that Samson would bring.
His aggressive approach kept the South African attack on the defensive, with bowlers such as Marco Jansen and Gerald Coetzee struggling to find a response to his blistering strikes.

Samson’s powerful play allowed India to pile up runs quickly, ensuring they had an important target for South Africa to chase.
This remarkable figure adds Samson to an elite list of players worldwide to have scored consecutive hundreds in T20Is, joining the likes of Gustav McKeon, Rilee Rossouw and Phil Salt.
Furthermore, Samson’s century secured him a place among the best Indian wicketkeepers in T20I history.
His three 50+ scores in T20Is now place him ahead of legends MS Dhoni and Rishabh Pant, as well as alongside Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul.