IND vs ZIM: How did Sanju Samson fare in Super 8 clash of T20 World Cup 2026?
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Sanju Samson was back in the Indian XI for the IND vs ZIM Super 8 clash of T20 World Cup 2026.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Super 8 fixture between India and Zimbabwe will determine which team keeps their hopes of securing a semi-final berth alive. Both teams suffered one-sided losses in their previous match.
Defending champions India were upset by 2024 finalists South Africa, who exposed the Indian batting lineup with their smart tactics and executions. David Miller attacked India’s best spinner in Varun Chakravarthy, and bowlers led by Lungi Ngidi used their variations to hand India one of their biggest defeats.
West Indies, meanwhile, posted a score of 254 against Zimbabwe to bat them out of the contest. Taking advantage of dropped chances and poor bowling, the two-time champions proved to be too good on the day.
Hence the equation is simple for both teams now. The winner of this match, taking place in Chennai’s iconic M. A. Chidambaram Cricket Stadium, stays alive, while the loser goes home, making it a high-stakes encounter.
How well did Sanju Samson perform in IND vs ZIM match in T20 World Cup 2026?
Upon his return, Sanju Samson was sent to open the innings alongside Abhishek Sharma. Samson got off the mark on the second ball with a special maximum, and went on to smash a boundary (leg byes) the very next delivery.
Samson looked in superb touch while he was at the crease, and scored 24 off 15 balls before falling to a short slower ball against Blessing Muzarabani. The CSK batter’s role was to lay a foundation and solid start for his team, something India have struggled to do in this competition so far.
Hence, he was successful in his objective, however would have liked to continue his form into a big innings. Samson has the ability to strike the ball cleanly, but is unable to convert quick starts into match-winning knocks, as a result of which his place in the playing XI is constantly under threat.
After Samson’s wicket, Abhishek Sharma carried the momentum to hammer his maiden T20 World Cup half century.
Who did Sanju Samson replace for IND vs ZIM clash?
Sanju Samson replaced Rinku Singh, and was sent to open the Indian innings.
How fair did Sanju Samson do in IND vs ZIM?
The Keralite batter scored 24 runs off 15 balls.
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