2023-12-21 16:54:00
Sanju Samson Makes History as First Malayali Cricketer to Score Century for India in International Cricket
In a historic moment for Malayali cricket, Sanju Samson has become the first cricketer from Kerala to score a century for India in international cricket. The momentous occasion occurred during the third One Day International (ODI) match against South Africa at Boland Park.
Sanju’s brilliant innings saw him scoring a century off 111 balls, including six fours and two sixes. This achievement is especially significant as the pitch presented challenging conditions for batting. Sanju’s previous best score was 86 against South Africa, making this century an even more remarkable feat.
The star player reached his century from 110 balls in 44.5 overs of the match, with his innings featuring two sixes and six boundaries. In celebration, Sanju looked out on the deck and flexed his muscles, demonstrating his joy and gratitude for the achievement.
Sanju’s exceptional performance also saw him forming a solid partnership with Thilak Verma, with the pair adding 116 runs for the fourth wicket. Thilak scored 52 off 77 balls with five fours and a six.
Rajat Patidar, who made his ODI debut, also contributed with 22 runs off 16 balls, while Sai Sudarshan scored 10 runs and KL Rahul scored 21 runs.
Sanju, who has fans worldwide, has received overwhelming support from South Africa, with a post about him in the gallery going viral. Fans at the match also raised a poster in Malayalam, reading ‘Polik Machane.’ The gesture, written in the Malayalam language, is a clear demonstration of the support and pride of Malayalees for their cricketing icon.
Following the historic moment, a tweet from the ‘Sanju & Dhoni Official Fan Page’ praised Sanju’s performance under pressure, emphasizing his resilience in tough conditions.
Sanju’s century marks a significant milestone not only for his personal career but also for the representation of Malayali talent in the international cricket arena. As the first Malayali cricketer to achieve this feat, Sanju has undoubtedly made history and earned a special place in the hearts of cricket fans in Kerala and beyond.
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