From beating MS Dhoni to becoming 1st player to do so: Here’s every record Sanju Samson broke in Durban

Sanju Samson has etched his name in the history books by becoming the first Indian cricketer to score consecutive T20I centuries. After a sensational 40-ball ton against Bangladesh, he followed it up with a breathtaking 47-ball hundred against South Africa. Once considered an underperformer, Samson is now doing what he is born to do – muster runs in exquisite fashion.

SA vs IND: Sanju Samson with special ton!

The Kerala-born batter’s recent form has been nothing short of extraordinary. His ability to effortlessly transition his weight and execute precise strokes has made him a joy to watch. Despite losing Abhishek Sharma early, Samson remained unfazed and formed crucial partnerships with Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma. His innings was a masterclass in aggressive batting, featuring a barrage of boundaries, including seven fours and ten sixes. With a strike rate exceeding 200, Samson propelled India to a formidable total of 202/8.

India’s batting heavily relied on Samson. In fact, while he made 107 off 50 balls, the other batters made just 87 runs off the rest 73 balls (including free-hits) collectively. On that note, let us look at all the milestones and records that Sanju Samson breached during his masterful second consecutive century in the first T20I between South Africa and India in Durban.

Records that Sanju Samson broke in 1st SA vs IND T20I

Players with consecutive T20I centuries ft. Samson

Fastest Indian to 7000 T20 runs ft. Dhoni & Samson

Most runs for India in Consecutive innings

Highest score by Indian WK (Overseas)

Most T20I sixes for India in an innings ft. Samson

Most sixes vs leg-spin in a calendar year (T20Is)