Deepak Hooda and Sanju Samson are friends who grew up playing together at the under-19 level
Dublin, First Published Jun 29, 2022, 8:15 AM IST
Dublin: The highest wicket-taking partnership of any Indian batsman in the history of T20 cricket. One of them scored a century like a thunderbolt and the second a sensible fifty. The partnership between Deepak Hooda and Sanju Samson, who slaughtered Irish bowlers in the second T20I (IRE vs IND 2nd T20I) in Dublin, is nothing new.
Deepak Hooda and Sanju Samson are friends who grew up playing together at the under-19 level. Hooda himself made this clear after the match. ‘Sanju is my childhood friend. It is always a pleasure to bat with Sanju. Thanks to all the fans who came to support the team, ”Hooda said. ‘The best is coming after the IPL season. The goal was to continue that performance. Loves to attack and play. “I get a lot of time at the crease because of the promotion of batting,” Hooda said.
Hooda and Sanju added 176 off 85 balls for the second wicket, beating the Irish bowlers. Sanju and Hooda’s 176 runs in Dublin is India’s highest wicket – taking partnership in international T20I. In 2017, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul’s record of 165 for the first wicket against Sri Lanka in Indore became a legend.
Sanju and Hooda put on 225/7 in 20 overs to help India win the match by four runs and sweep the series 2-0. Ireland could only manage 221-5 in 20 overs. Hooda was the man of the match with 104 off 57 balls with nine fours and six sixes. This is Hooda’s maiden international century. Sanju hit 77 off 42 balls, including nine fours and four sixes. This is the highest score of Sanju’s international T20 career.
Last Updated Jun 29, 2022, 8:26 AM IST
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