Watch: Fan in tears as Sanju Samson's six hits her on face https://www.cricketwinner.com Star India batter Sanju Samson delivered a stunning performance during India’s fourth T20I against South Africa in Johannesburg on November 15, smashing his second century of the series. Sat, 16 Nov 2024 04:54:30 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html https://github.com/jpmonette/feed en Copyright © 2024 Cricket Winner. All Rights Reserved. <![CDATA[Watch: Fan in tears as Sanju Samson's six hits her on face]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/fan-in-tears-as-sanju-samsons-six-hits-her-on-face/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/fan-in-tears-as-sanju-samsons-six-hits-her-on-face/ Sat, 16 Nov 2024 04:54:30 GMT

Star India batter Sanju Samson delivered a stunning performance during India’s fourth T20I against South Africa in Johannesburg on November 15, smashing his second century of the series. However, his explosive innings also showed an unintended consequence when one of his huge sixes hit a fan on her face in the stands, leaving her in tears and requiring medical attention too. The fan was treated with an ice pack by the ground’s medical staff, making sure she was stabilised.

Sanju Samson made history

With his century in Johannesburg, Sanju Samson made history, becoming the first Indian male cricketer to score more than one century in a bilateral T20I series as well. He had earlier hit 107 runs in the series opener in Durban. His 51-ball century at the Wanderers Stadium was a stunning show of power-hitting and timing, captivating the packed crowd and setting the tone for a dominant Indian show as well.

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Tilak Varma smashed a ton

Meanwhile, Sanju Samson wasn’t the only Indian batter who smashed a ton. Young batter Tilak Verma also continued his remarkable form, scoring his second consecutive hundred in the series. The left-hander’s heroics, combined with Sanju Samson’s blistering knock, resulted in a record-breaking 210-run partnership for the third wicket as well. Moreover, they helped India post an imposing 283, their highest-ever T20I total on South African soil as well.

"Actually I wanted to tell one funny thing, last year when I played here, I got out first ball. This innings was very crucial for the team and the series. [on his plans for today] Just wanted to hold my shape and follow my basics as to what I did in the last game. I was calm. It's an unbelievable feeling. I can't express it right now. I never imagined that too, two 100s in South Africa in challenging conditions. Thanks to our captain Surya for this. As I said last match, I was injured in the last few games, I believe in God and my process, that's why I celebrated like that to God," Tilak said in the post-match presentation ceremony.
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