Samson celebrates record T20 innings with Rajinikanth tribute
Indian cricket star marks 67-run performance against New Zealand with social media post featuring film song.
At a glance
- Samson scored 67 from 33 balls with eight fours and four sixes
- India chased 225 to win by four wickets in 19.4 overs
- The victory marked India's highest successful T20 run chase
- Samson was named Player of the Match
Sanju Samson scored 67 runs from 33 deliveries as India chased down New Zealand's total of 225 for four in a T20 international match in Christchurch. India reached 230 for six in 19.4 overs to secure a four-wicket victory, completing their highest successful run chase in T20 cricket.
Samson celebrated the performance by posting on Instagram featuring a song from a recent film. His former India captain Suryakumar Yadav responded to the post with a comment in Malayalam. Samson was named Player of the Match after reaching his half-century in 23 deliveries.
Why it matters
The result represents a significant achievement in T20 international cricket, with India successfully pursuing a substantial target in a high-scoring match.
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