Samson slammed 121 runs from 51 balls in the 237-run chase.
Sanju Samson put on a show with the bat in the eighth match of the Kerala Cricket League 2025 at Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday (August 24).
Playing for Kochi Blue Tigers against Aries Kollam Sailors, the wicketkeeper-batter smashed 121 runs from 51 balls. His whirlwind knock came in the 237-run chase and it included 14 fours and 7 sixes.
Opening the innings, Samson completed his century in just 42 balls by taking a single on the fifth delivery of the 14th over. After crossing the three-figure mark, he acknowledged fans’ support and then hugged his elder brother, Saly.
Saly, like Sanju, is a cricketer and is also the captain of Kochi Blue Tigers. He was at the non-striker’s end when Sanju notched up his milestone.
The clip of the wholesome moment was shared social media X by the Kerala Cricket League, and within no time it went viral on the internet.
Here’s the video:
Coming to the match, Kochi Blue Tigers registered a four-wicket victory after Muhammad Ashik hammered a six on the last ball of the run chase.
With this knock, Sanju Samson strengthened his claims of opening the innings for India in the upcoming Asia Cup T20. Shubman Gill’s inclusion in the squad as vice-captain has put Samson’s place in playing XI in jeopardy.