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"Had So Many Failures...": Sanju Samson's Emotional Message After Historic Ton vs South Africa

After playing a stupendous knock against South Africa in the fourth T20I match of the series, India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson said that he had a lot of failures in his life and the century against the Proteas meant a lot to him. Samson played an unbeaten 109-run knock from 56 balls. Samson smashed 6 fours and 9 sixes at a strike rate of 194.64. Speaking at the inning break, Samson said that he kept believing in himself and worked hard to perform on Friday. He revealed that there were a lot of things going in his head before the match. The India wicketkeeper-batter praised Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma and said that they helped him a lot in the first inning in Johannesburg.

Virat Kohli Receives Major 'Attack' Warning Ahead Of Border Gavaskar Trophy: "Will Target His..."

The upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy holds immense importance for Virat Kohli as the former India captain is under pressure to regain his form. After failures in back-to-back home series' against Bangladesh and New Zealand, respectively, the five-match rubber against Australia is being viewed as a make-or-break tour of his illustrious career. Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar feels Australia are well-aware of Kohli's lean patch, suggesting that the hosts will not give him enough room to settle.

India vs India A Practice Match Live Updates, Day 2: Jasprit Bumrah Bowls Opening Spell, India Batter Departs

India vs India A Simulation Match Live Updates, Day 2: India are playing against India A in a three-day simulation match behind closed doors. For the Indian cricket team, the game is working as a dress rehearsal for the Border Gavaskar Trophy, set to kick off on November 22 in Perth.

Watch: Sanju Samson's Massive Six Hits Female Fan On Face, India Star Does This

A huge six from India wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson's hit a female fan in the crowd leaving her in tears during the fourth T20I encounter against South Africa on Friday. Samson was in tremendous form as he slammed 9 sixes to remain unbeaten on 109 off just 56 deliveries. The incident took place during the 10th over of India's innings as Samson hit a mammoth six off Tristan Stubbs. The ball sailed over deep mid-wicket but ended up striking the woman directly on her face. The fan was visibly distressed as she was given some ice to apply on the injury. Even Sanju looked extremely apologetic when he realised that the fan was injured and the video of the entire incident has already gone viral on social media.

India Defeat South Africa By 135 Runs In 4th T20I, Clinch Series 3-1

Sanju Samson's breathtakingly beautiful stroke-play was matched by Tilak Varma's understated brilliance as India, riding on their record breaking twin tons, bullied a listless South Africa with a series-winning 135-run victory in the fourth and final T20 International on Friday. India thus ended this year's T20I campaign by winning all bilateral series along with the T20 World Cup triumph and victory percentage of 92. Samson's 109 not out off 56 balls was complemented by Varma's 120 not out in only 47 balls as they took India to an unsurmountable 283 for 1 in 20 overs, their highest total on overseas soil. In South Africa's run chase, Arshdeep Singh (3/20) swung the ball prodigiously under lights during an opening spell that reduced the hosts to 10 for 4 and were eventually shot out for 148 in 18.2 overs.

India thump woeful South Africa to win T20 series

:Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma smashed scintillating centuries as India thumped South Africa by 135 runs in Johannesburg on Friday to claim the four-match Twenty20 International series 3-1 and inflict a heaviest ever defeat in the format on their hosts.

Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Fight Live Streaming India: Full Match Card, Time In IST And More

Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Fight Live Streaming India: Former Heavyweight world champions Mike Tyson will make his return to in-ring action after a gap of 19 years when he faces YouTuber Jake Paul at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Saturday (Nov 16 IST). Mike Tyson, 58, was last seen in action against former Irish heavyweight Kevin McBride on June 11, 2005. The bout ended in a sixth-round retirement despite Tyson leading on two of the judges' scorecards. On the eve of the fight, the two had a face-off where Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs) slapped Paul (10-1, 7 KOs), who was rattled as Iron Mike had to be restrained by people.

Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma Shatter Massive World Record With Explosive Show Against South Africa

Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma produced a sensational batting performance as the duo shattered a massive world record during the fourth T20I encounter between India and South Africa on Friday. Both batters looked in brilliant form as they slammed centuries to take India to a mammoth total of 283/1 in 20 overs. They also stitched together a 210-run partnership for the second wicket and that was the highest T20I partnership for India ever. The 210-run stand was also the highest ever against South Africa in T20Is and the highest for second wicket or below by any side in the shortest format.

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"Had So Many Failures...": Sanju Samson's Emotional Message After Historic Ton vs South Africa

Virat Kohli Receives Major 'Attack' Warning Ahead Of Border Gavaskar Trophy: "Will Target His..."

India vs India A Practice Match Live Updates, Day 2: Jasprit Bumrah Bowls Opening Spell, India Batter Departs

Watch: Sanju Samson's Massive Six Hits Female Fan On Face, India Star Does This

India Defeat South Africa By 135 Runs In 4th T20I, Clinch Series 3-1

India thump woeful South Africa to win T20 series

Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Fight Live Streaming India: Full Match Card, Time In IST And More

Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma Shatter Massive World Record With Explosive Show Against South Africa