In the 2nd ODI between India and South Africa at St George’s Park, the Gqeberha Indian batters failed to put up a show. From opener Ruturaj Gaikwad to wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, all failed to outplay the Proteas bowling line-up. However, fans were especially disappointed with Samson’s batting performance.
The Rajasthan Royals skipper has constantly failed to perform up to his mark on the international stage. In today’s game, he scored 12 runs off 23 balls with the help of a four. His lacklustre performance might lead India to see beyond him in the upcoming games. It’s worth noting that he is one of the contenders for a place in India’s squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the USA and Caribbean.
In his short ODI career, Samson has scored 402 runs in 15 games at an average of nearly 50. He has a great number in the format but has failed to perform consistently. However, team management might expect him to perform up to expectations.
Indian batters failed to perform against South Africa
Earlier, in the game, South African skipper Aiden Markram won the toss and opted to bowl first. India, being forced to bat first, had a poor start. The visitors lost two wickets for a mere 46 runs as openers Ruturaj Gaikwad and Tilak Varma failed to put up a show. They were dismissed by pacer Nandre Burger for 4 and 10 runs exclusively.
After their departure, Sai Sudarshan and skipper KL Rahul added 68 runs for the third wicket. Sudarshan, in his innings, scored 62 runs off 83 balls with the help of seven fours and a six. Rahul, in his innings, scored 56 runs off 64 balls with the help of seven fours. In the end, India failed to control their innings as they lost nine wickets for a mere 204 runs in 45 overs.
Here is how fans react to Sanju Samson’s batting performance:
He Is always Failing Whenever He Get Chance to Show Performance and then People Will Abuse To Selection committee
I think He Is Responsible Himself For Not Selecting Due To Non Consistent Performance
Whenever He Got Chance He must have To Proof himself
But bad Luck ? Continued— Ajay Gautam (@gautam_ajay007) December 19, 2023
He will comeback soon
— CONTEXTUAL MEME (@Contextual_Meme) December 19, 2023
When will he learn ?
— CricXtra (@CricXtra_) December 19, 2023
Will he ever learn from his past mistakes? Why is he wasting himself like this? He has so much potential.
— Baatein (@TeriMeriBaatein) December 19, 2023
I am Sanju Samson,
Whenever I get opportunity I couldn’t perform.
Still all the political leaders from Kerala day and night cries to give opportunities to me.— Vinay Prabhakar (@akkivinaya) December 19, 2023
? Unlucky for years ! Sanju samson for you
— Saeed? (@iamsid_b) December 19, 2023
He missed another chance.
— Virat Kohli Worldwide (@ViratianPost) December 19, 2023
Tima aa gya hai ab pic.twitter.com/anY5v6gblF
— Groot ? (@IAmGrootX18) December 19, 2023
Overhyped player.
— Naveen (@_naveenish) December 19, 2023
Sanju Samson dismissed for 12 from 23 balls.
Then his army cry
He didn’t get enough chances ? pic.twitter.com/x1m3u39847— Secular Chad (@SachabhartiyaRW) December 19, 2023
