IND vs SA, 3rd ODI: Sanju Samson flexes his muscles after maiden ODI ton, breaks internet with gesture (WATCH)
By Ovaise Shariff | First Published Dec 21, 2023, 8:02 PM ISTCricket enthusiasts are ablaze with excitement as Sanju Samson delivers a stellar performance, slamming his maiden ODI century in the thrilling encounter between India and South Africa in the 3rd ODI.
Sanju Samson showcases an outstanding performance, achieving his maiden ODI century in the enthralling clash between India and South Africa during the 3rd ODI. Supporters convey their delight with a unanimous chorus of 'Well played,' recognising Samson's remarkable impact on the match against the Proteas.ย Sanju Samson has also become the first cricketer from the state of Kerala on the back of this outstanding knock.
A maiden international ton - near flawless from Sanju Samson ๐ฏ
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Although the openers fell early, they provided India with a solid start. Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma faced a challenging period but weathered the storm, contributing significantly for India. The duo amassed 116 runs for the fourth wicket, with Varma departing after scoring 52 off 77. Rinku Singh then entered aggressively, while Samson approached the 90s.
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In the midst of the IPL auction spectacle, South Africa bounced back, securing a victory in the second ODI against India, preventing the visitors from securing a consecutive win. With each team having claimed a victory, the upcoming third ODI presents an equal opportunity for both sides.
This series has prominently featured young players striving to make their mark. In the initial game, Arshdeep Singh marked his debut in ODI cricket with a remarkable five-wicket haul. The second match witnessed South Africa's Tony de Zorzi's outstanding innings of an unbeaten 119 off 122 balls leading his team to victory. While the focus may not be on the next ODI World Cup, preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy are undoubtedly underway. These matches serve as auditions for players eyeing a spot in those tournaments, even if they belong to a different format.
The second ODI, somewhat overshadowed by the IPL auction, will likely garner more attention this time, especially with the series at stake. The probability of India making significant squad changes remains low, but with the series outcome uncertain, there might be considerations, possibly providing Rajat Patidar an opportunity in the third ODI.
Here are some of the other tweets:ย
The century celebration from Sanju Samson. ๐ช pic.twitter.com/HSoIIhwje9
โ Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)Sanju Samson becomes the first Kerala cricketer to score a hundred in International cricket. ๐ฎ๐ณ pic.twitter.com/gfu6cIvsRD
โ Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)A standing ovation for Sanju Samson. ๐ฅ pic.twitter.com/GmkPAedQXW
โ Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)The first ones are always ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐! โจ
Congratulations to Sanju Samson on achieving his Maiden International Century! ๐ฏ๐ช pic.twitter.com/avp87pIkX6
Sensational Sanjuโs comeback statement ๐ช
Maiden international ton for Samson in the series decider ๐ฏ pic.twitter.com/IVffNuijEj
Had Sanju Samson got a blazing 100 in 80 balls, you would have said well done Sanju! But that he came into bat in the 5th over & got his 100 in the 44th over & played to the team needs, seemingly against his nature, my admiration for Samson has grown considerably today! ๐๐๐
โ Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar)Sanju *๐๐ค๐ข๐๐๐๐๐ * Samson ๐ฎ๐ณ๐
โ Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals)The Maiden Century By Sanju Samson in ODIS in SA
3rd ODI and ๐ฏ in Important Match
Great Comeback and Great Innings from Sanju ๐ฅโค Love you pic.twitter.com/C69ZpBY724
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