Touring India posted a challenging total of 296 runs in the series-deciding third ODI against hosts South Africa at Boland Park, Paarl on Thursday, December 21.
Meanwhile, India’s promising batsman Sanju Samson scored his maiden ODI century. Sanju Samson made his international debut in July 2015 and the Kerala batsman had to wait 8 years and 4 months to score his maiden century.
Sanju Samson scored 108 runs off 114 balls with 6 fours and 3 sixes. Was in complete control against the South African bowlers and his partnership with Tilak Verma was instrumental in stabilizing India’s innings.
After completing his century, Sanju Samson flexed his muscles to celebrate the memorable feat and his celebration quickly went viral on social media.
Sanju Samson suppressed his natural aggressive style of batting and played according to the conditions on the sluggish pitch in Paarl. Sanju Samson lived up to the faith shown in him by the Indian team selectors