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India 'A' Crush New Zealand 'A' By 106 Runs In Third ODI To Sweep Series 3-0

Shardul Thakur's blazing 33-ball 51 was well complemented by debutant Raj Angad Bawa's fine bowling show (4/11) as India 'A' crushed New Zealand 'A' by 106 runs in the third and final unofficial ODI to clinch the series 3-0 in Chennai on Tuesday. Captain Sanju Samson (54 off 68 balls) and Tilak Varma (50 off 62 balls) also scored half-centuries after India opted to bat but it was Thakur's blitzkrieg down the order that took the home side to 284 all out in 49.3 overs.

Sanju Samson Likely To Be Named Vice-Captain For South Africa ODIs: Report

Wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson is likely to be named vice-captain of the Indian cricket team for the three-match ODI series against South Africa with many senior players expected to be rested ahead of next month's ICC T20 World Cup. India will take on South Africa in a three-T20I series followed by a three-match ODI series from September 28 to October 11. The Indian squad for the T20I series has already been announced and the Indian selectors are likely to finalise the squad for the ODI series in the next few days.

Watch: Suryakumar Yadav Shows Sanju Samson's Photo, Fans In Kerala Go Berserk

Sanju Samson's name was widely discussed ahead of Indian squad selection for the T20 World Cup in Australia. However, the talented wicketkeeper-batter did not make it to the squad. With less than a month to go for the 2022 T20 World Cup, the Indian cricket team has entered the final phase of its preparation. Starting Wednesday, the Rohit Sharma-led side will play its last series ahead of the marquee event in Australia. India's three-match contest against South Africa starts in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Samson's home state. While he is not part of the India squad for the South Africa series, his fan-following was evident from a recent video that has gone viral on social media.

Watch: Kuldeep Yadav Takes Hat-Trick For India A Against New Zealand A

Kuldeep Yadav took a sensational hat-trick, helping India A beat New Zealand A in the second unofficial One-day match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. With New Zealand A on 219 for 7, Kuldeep dismissed Logan Van Beek, Joe Walker and Jacob Duffy in the 47th over as the visitors were bowled out. Van Beek was caught at point by Prithvi Shaw, while Walker edged one behind to India A skipper Sanju Samson. Kuldeep then castles Duffy to complete his hat-trick.

2nd unofficial ODI: Kuldeep's hat-trick, Shaw's 77 help India A beat New Zealand A by 4 wickets

Prithvi Shaw's 77 runs off 48 deliveries and Ruturaj Gaikwad's 30 runs helped India A, chasing 220, put up an opening stand of 82 runs for the Indian team. For Kiwis Logan van Beek scalped three conceding 46 runs while Jacob Duffy bagged two wickets. India A led the three-match series 2-0.

Kuldeep Yadav bags hat-trick against New Zealand A

Yadav bagged the wickets of Logan van Beek, Joe Walker and Jacob Duffy in the 47th over of the innings. In the match, Yadav picked a four-wicket haul while taking a hat trick. Kuldeep took a hat-trick in the 47th over of the innings.

"Finding A Place In Indian Team...": Sanju Samson, Not Picked For T20 World Cup, Speaks On Road Ahead

Sanju Samson believes that in past few years he has prepared himself in a manner that no one terms him a one-dimensional cricketer. The dashing Kerala keeper-batter has missed the T20 World Cup ticket but understands that getting into the elite 15 of the national team is more challenging than ever with the kind of quality that Indian cricket is churning day in and day out. "Playing different roles is something I have worked on for a lot of years. I am confident of batting anywhere in the order." Samson believes that to be successful, one needs to be flexible. You should not fix a spot for yourself. You cannot tell people: 'I am an opener or I am a finisher.' In the last three-four years, playing in various roles and spots (in the order) has added a new dimension to my game," he added.

"BCCI Came Under So Much Pressure...": Ex-Pakistan Star On Why Sanju Samson Was Made India A Captain

Former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria feels that BCCI made Sanju Samson the captain of India A team for its unofficial ODI series against New Zealand due to the pressure built over them for not selecting the player for the upcoming T20 World Cup. It is worth noting that wicketkeepers Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik got a nod ahead of Samson in the 15-member Indian squad, while the 27-year-old youngster even failed to get a spot in the reserves. He will now be leading India A against New Zealand in a three-match series.

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India 'A' Crush New Zealand 'A' By 106 Runs In Third ODI To Sweep Series 3-0

Sanju Samson Likely To Be Named Vice-Captain For South Africa ODIs: Report

Watch: Suryakumar Yadav Shows Sanju Samson's Photo, Fans In Kerala Go Berserk

Watch: Kuldeep Yadav Takes Hat-Trick For India A Against New Zealand A

2nd unofficial ODI: Kuldeep's hat-trick, Shaw's 77 help India A beat New Zealand A by 4 wickets

Kuldeep Yadav bags hat-trick against New Zealand A

"Finding A Place In Indian Team...": Sanju Samson, Not Picked For T20 World Cup, Speaks On Road Ahead

"BCCI Came Under So Much Pressure...": Ex-Pakistan Star On Why Sanju Samson Was Made India A Captain