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The Suryakumar Yadav-led Men in Blue clean swept the three-match T20I series 3-0 after registering a 133-run victory in the final match on Saturday, October 12. Sanju Samson played a match-winning knock of 111 off 47 deliveries, with his innings including 11 boundaries and eight sixes at a strike rate of 236.17.
During his 47-ball stay in the middle at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, Samson also hit Rashid Hossain for five consecutive sixes. With Bangladesh re-introducing wrist spinner Rishad Hossain in the attack in the 10th over, Samson turned on the beast mode as he hit Hossain off five back-to-back sixes.
Sanju Samson hit Rishad for five back-to-back sixes
The 29-year-old put up an unforgettable display as he smashed his maiden T20I century, helping the side put up their fastest 100 in T20Is. Speaking of the onslaught, Samson hit Hossain for the first six into the sightscreen. He then smoked the Bangladesh wrist spinner over long-off for a six. The 29-year-old made it three in a row, following it two sixes to finish the over with 30 runs.
Watch Sanju Samson hit back-to-back sixes:
Three weeks of preparation definitely helps: Sanju Samson
After registering the second fastest 100 in T20Is for India, Sanju Samson opened up on his preparations coming into the three-match series. Speaking after India’s dominant win against Bangladesh, Samson spoke about the role clarity given to him." Three weeks before the series, I was fortunate to get a message from the leadership group. I think Surya, Gautam bhai and Abhishek Nayar told me three weeks ago that I would be opening,” he revealed.
“That gave me some kind of proper preparation. I went back to Rajasthan Royals academy, I was playing lots and lots of new-ball bowlers. That preparation definitely helps you. I was coming in 10 per cent more ready in this series than any other series. I think that communication helps you to be prepared better," Samson further said in the post-match press conference.
