Sanju Samson breaks records; Internet backs him for National team

Sanju Samson broke the record for the highest runs scored by an individual in a Vijay Hazare Trophy match. Samson scored an unbeaten 212 runs for Kerala in just 129 balls. His double century knock included 21 fours and 10 sixes, which helped Kerala post a total of 377 runs in 50 overs. Goa, however, could score only 273 runs, falling short by more than a hundred runs. 

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The reaction

Samson's knock won him a lot of praise on the field but also had him garner a lot of positivity on social media. He was praised by experts, analysts, and fans alike. 

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