Sanju Samson Dismissed Cheaply as England's Tom Banton Takes Stunner
India opener's string of low scores continues after brilliant catch by England's Tom Banton in first T20I.
Sanju Samson's poor run with the bat persisted as he was dismissed for just 1 off 7 balls in the first T20I against England. Chasing a modest start, Samson attempted a drive off Saqib Mahmood but edged the ball to backward point, where Tom Banton dived to his right and held a sharp two-handed catch. The dismissal left Samson walking back with his head down, his third consecutive single-digit score.
India captain Shreyas Iyer opted to bat first on a balanced pitch, but the decision backfired when Samson fell cheaply in the second over. The opener had scored 5 and 0 in the previous T20I series against Ireland, and fans have grown frustrated with his lack of runs. Social media erupted with calls to give Vaibhav Sooryavanshi a debut, as the youngster has been waiting in the wings despite India's recent loss to Ireland.
Samson's early departure put India in a spot of bother, but the team will hope the middle order can stabilize the innings. The focus remains on Samson's form, as the experienced batter has not justified his place in the playing XI.