T20 WC 2026: Sanju Samson’s blast, led India to victory by scoring 97 runs; Video of emotional celebration goes viral

In the important match against West Indies, Sanju Samson played such an inning, which not only led Team India to victory but also gave a befitting reply to their critics. Playing at a strike rate of 198, he played an unbeaten inning of 97 runs and took India to the semi-finals by hitting the winning four.

Match winning innings played with a strike rate of 198

Team India needed 7 runs to win in the last over. In front was West Indies fast bowler Romario Shepherd. Sanju Samson hit a brilliant six on the very first ball and ended the match by hitting a four on the second ball. His unbeaten inning of 97 runs included 4 sixes. He showed an excellent balance of patience and aggression and took the team to the target.

Emotional celebration after victory

As soon as the winning boundary was reached, Sanju Samson’s emotional celebration was worth seeing. Immediately after playing the shot, he sat down on his knees on the pitch. Took off the helmet and kept the bat aside. He raised both his hands towards the sky and thanked God. After this Shivam Dube came on the field and hugged him. After returning to the dressing room, Samson made this special moment more memorable by kissing his bat. This video is becoming increasingly viral on social media.

Strong comeback from difficult times

Sanju was definitely a part of the team in the 2024 T20 World Cup, but he did not get a chance to play a single match. This time too he joined the team as a wicketkeeper-opener, but was not the first choice in the playing eleven. In such a situation, when he got a chance in the big match against West Indies, he left no stone unturned to prove himself.

Great mix of restraint and aggression

This innings of Sanju will be remembered not only for the big shots but also for his intelligent batting. He did not show haste, played according to the circumstances and took the team to the threshold of victory. This innings is considered to be one of the most memorable innings of his career – an innings that proved that Sanju Samson is a player on the big stage.