Sanju Samson smashes first T20 century for Chennai Super Kings; decimates RCB in Chepauk
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- •Sanju Samson, Chennai Super Kings’ wicketkeeper-batter, registered his first T20 century.
- •In the Chepauk match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, he scored 102 runs off 55 balls.
- •Samson became the first Kerala batter to score 100 runs in T20 cricket.
- •Chennai Super Kings won by 42 runs, increasing their chances of making it to the playoffs.
In the Indian Premier League (IPL), wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson struck his first-ever T20 century while playing for Chennai Super Kings. In the match held at Chepauk, the home ground of Chennai Super Kings, Samson opened the innings against Royal Challengers Bangalore. After taking a single off the first ball, he gradually shifted into an aggressive mode, smashing 102 runs off 55 deliveries and remaining unbeaten. His innings included 10 fours and 4 sixes.
This was Samson’s first T20 century in the format. His performance was also significant for Chennai Super Kings. With his extraordinary knock, the 102 off 55 balls became one of the fastest centuries in T20 cricket. Additionally, Samson became the first Kerala batter to score 100 runs in T20 cricket.
Chennai Super Kings batted first and posted a total of 192 runs in 20 overs. Chasing the target, Royal Challengers Bangalore were led by opener Faf du Plessis, but their innings collapsed under Chennai’s tight bowling, managing only 150 runs in 15.4 overs. Chennai Super Kings won the match by 42 runs, strengthening their chances of qualifying for the playoffs.
