New Zealand Drops Samson, But Samson Falls Again in India T20I Match
In the second T20I match against New Zealand, played in Raipur, Sanju Samson faced disappointment once again as an opener. He scored only 6 runs off 5 balls, continuing a trend that has left fans concerned.
Match Overview
Sanju Samson’s struggles at the top of the order persisted after he found limited success in the first match, where he managed only 10 runs off 7 balls. Both matches occurred in the absence of Shubman Gill.
Key Events of the Match
- Sanju blocked the first ball before successfully hitting a flick for six, thanks to a dropped catch by Devon Conway.
- After a promising start, he was out for a catch off a delivery that didn’t connect as intended.
- Mitchell Santner led New Zealand to a total of 208/6 with a solid performance.
Bowling Highlights
In response, India made strategic changes, resting Jasprit Bumrah and bringing in Harshit Rana. Rana struck early by dismissing Conway, who scored 43 off 31 balls. Kuldeep Yadav, also included in the XI, took two crucial wickets, claiming Rachin Ravindra, who scored 44, and Glenn Phillips, who managed 19 runs.
New Zealand’s Squad Changes
- Zak Foulkes
- Matt Henry
- Tim Seifert
These adjustments to their lineup seemed to benefit New Zealand, allowing them to execute their game plan effectively. As Samson continues to struggle, attention will focus on whether he can regain form in future matches.
