'Take a bow': Netizens praise Sanju Samson after his match-winning knock against Punjab

Sanju Samson’s performance in Rajasthan vs Punjab match on Sunday not only contributed significantly to team but also won love of thousands of internet users. From denoting it “destructive batting” to Harsha Bhogle calling player an “artist”, Samson smashed boundaries after boundaries across stium. Owning scorecard of 85 runs in 42 balls, Rajasthan player shot 7 sixes and 4 fours with a strike rate of 202.38. 

As pressure mounted on Samson in match, Punjab’s Mohamm Shami got a significant wicket depriving former of a well-deserved century. While hundreds of internet users credited Samson for bringing Smith and Co “back in game”, many also wished BCCI to give Samson his place in Team India.

After Samson’s departure, Rahul Tewatia -- in an absolute come back -- changed his team's fortunes as he struck pacer Sheldon Cottrell for five sixes in 18th over. Tewatia scored a 31-ball 53 at a strike rate of 170.97 that included seven maximums. One of Twitter users even said that he’s gl he decided to watch specific match only because of Samson’s “terrific m hitting”. 

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Sanju Samson gets player of match

In aftermath of smashing performance of Rajasthan’s batsmen, Samson bagged player of match for his 42-ball 85. In his acceptance speech, player acknowledged how he has been “hitting it well” for last year and said he knows his game has changed. ding that he was “fed up” with things not working out for him and refore decided to “give my everything” for remaining ten years he has to play cricket. Samson even credited his game to his far who is a “very powerful man”.

Samson said, “Hitting it well for last one year. I can see a change in my game, and have played two-three practice games here. I was really fed up of myself for last one work with things not working out for me. So I decided I have 10 more years left in this wonderful game, and decided to give my everything to this sport. I believe it’s in my gene as my far’s a very powerful man and that’s why I have a lot of strength.”

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