Sanju Samson has been one of India’s standout players in the World Cup, scoring 97* against West Indies and 89 against England in the semifinal. The 31-year-old credits his experience and clarity about his role for the performances.

In the semifinal against England, Sanju Samson was dropped on 15 by England captain Harry Brook, and he ended up hammering 89 off 42 balls.

After winning two back-to-back Player of the Match awards, Sanju Samson explained how he reworked his batting and reflected on missing two centuries in the last two T20 World Cup matches.

Suryakumar Yadav showered praise on Sanju Samson ahead of the T20 World final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, March 1.

Sanju Samson has so far scored 232 runs in the T20 World Cup 2026, becoming the third-highest run-scorer for India.

Mohanlal sends a special message to Sanju Samson ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 final. Read how India prepares to face New Zealand for the historic title.

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav praised Sanju Samson’s inclusion ahead of the T20 WC 2026 final, saying it changed the game’s direction. He highlighted Samson’s form, two consecutive Player of the Match awards,

Sanju Samson delivered a match-winning 97 against the West Indies. This performance marks a significant turnaround for the Indian opener. However, former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis points to a vulnerability.