[WATCH] Sanju Samson Hammers Back-To-Back Sixes Off Ben Shikongo In IND Vs NAM T20 2026

Sanju Samson gave India a flying start in their T20 World Cup clash against Namibia at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Thursday, February 12. The right-handed batsman began his T20 World Cup debut with a six and then punished Ben Shikongo with back-to-back sixes in the following over.

Samson’s power-hitting came to the fore in just the second over of India’s innings. Shikongo bowled a short ball, which Samson effortlessly flicked over backward square for a six into the stands. When the pacer bowled a similar delivery, Samson sent it even further for another towering six.

He added a boundary next but was dismissed on the final ball of the over.

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Sanju Samson Hits Back-To-Back Sixes

Sanju Samson scored a quick 22 runs off just eight balls at a strike rate of 275, hitting three sixes and one boundary. He got the chance to play as Abhishek Sharma was sidelined due to illness. Sharma’s participation in India’s high-stakes match against Pakistan in Colombo on Sunday, February 15, remains uncertain.

Sanju Samson’s Quickfire Innings End After Strong Start

Sanju Samson was dismissed after giving India a strong start against Namibia in their T20 World Cup 2026 encounter. Despite the early loss of his wicket, the hosts remain the favourites. At the time of reporting, India were 43/1 after four overs, with Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma at the crease.

The defending champions began their campaign with a 29-run victory over the USA. Suryakumar Yadav starred with an unbeaten 84 off 49 balls, while Mohammed Siraj claimed three wickets. India are aiming to secure their third T20 World Cup title.

The Men in Blue have not won a bilateral series since the last edition of the ICC event but did lift the Asia Cup 2025 trophy during that period. Namibia, meanwhile, lost their opener to the Netherlands by seven wickets.

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