Samson's 111 in 47 Balls: The Century That Silenced Critics and Brought India’s Highest T20I Total to a Record-Breaking 297/6

Samson's 111 in 47 Balls: The Century That Silenced Critics and Brought India’s Highest T20I Total to a Record-Breaking 297/6With

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Sanju Samson's performance in the third T20I has set the stage on fire.

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Samson's final score was 111 in 47 balls.

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He responded to his critics in fine style in the third T20I.

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Cricket analysts like Akash Chopra and Harsha Bhogle praised his innings.

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