India's Sanju Samson scripts this unwanted record in T20Is
Sanju Samson had another off day with the bat in the 3rd T20I versus South Africa held in Centurion. Samson was out for a two-ball duck, being dismissed by Marco Jansen. Notably, this was Samson's 2nd successive duck in the series and it comes after he spanked a hundred in the opener. Jansen has had the better of Samson in successive games.
Jansen cleans up Samson
A good length delivery by Jansen saw Samson stay rooted to the crease as the ball sneaked through and hit the top of off-stump. He expected the ball to bounce more but it kept tad low.
Five ducks in a calendar year for Samson
As per Cricbuzz, Samson is the second batter from a Full Member side to bag five ducks in a calendar year after Zimbabwe's Regis Chakabva in 2022. Overall, Samson owns six ducks for India from 32 innings. It's the 3rd most by an Indian batter after Rohit Sharma (12) and Virat Kohli (7). Samson was tied with KL Rahul (5 ducks) before this contest.
24th duck in 20-over format for Samson
As per ESPNcricinfo, Samson posted his 24th duck in the 20-over format, including six for India. He has featured in 271 innings in T20 cricket.
India score 219/6 versus SA
India scored 219/6 versus the Proteas. Abhishek Sharma (50) and Tilak Varma (107*) shone for the visitors. Ramandeep Singh, who made his debut, scored a vital 15-run knock. For SA, Andile Simelane claimed 2/34.
