Ravi Thakur - Monday, Sep 01, 2025Sanju Samson's excellent form continues even after the announcement of the Asia Cup 2025 team. Playing as an opener for Kochi Blue Tigers in the 22nd match of the Kerala Cricket League at the Greenfield International Stadium, he scored 83 runs in just 41 balls.
In this innings, Samson hit 9 sixes and 2 fours. One of these sixes was very special, in which he hit the shot without looking. He sent the ball out by bowing his head. This shot has gone viral on social media.
This was Sanju Samson's fourth consecutive half-century score in the tournament. Prior to this, he had scored 121(51), 89(46) and 62(37). Currently, he is the second-highest run-scorer in the tournament with 368 runs in five innings at a strike rate of 186.80.
On August 31, while opening the innings in the match played between Kochi Blue Tigers and Alleppey Ripples, he scored 83 runs in 41 balls at a strike rate of 202.44. Which also included a no-look six.a
This form of Sanju before Asia Cup 2025 is considered very special for him. Let us tell you that the Asia Cup will start in UAE from 9th September. However, the competition for the opening slot of Team India is tough.
Shubman Gill has also been included in the team. Gill scored the second most runs while opening for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025, while Samson was out of many matches due to injury and his performance was poor. The most important thing is that Gill is also the vice-captain of the team. In such a situation, if Gill is made to open, then either Samson or Abhishek Sharma may have to sit out.
