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Sanju Samson tees off: one over, five sixes
Top 10 overs of India's men's T20 against Bangladesh in Hyderabad on Saturday night, Sanju Samson completed a 40-ball century - the second fastest for an Indian batsman - and Bangladesh faced a great chase most of which came down to 30-run tens on Samson followed by legspinner Rishad Hossain with some easy length. Here’s how Siddharth Monga called that sixty-over in ESPNcricinfo’s ball-by-ball commentary.
9.1, Rishad Hossain to Samson, no runs
Good length, no build, beat his slog, hit the pad, but headed down the leg
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9.2, Rishad Hossain for Samson, six runs
It is very full as it was almost the last tournament. Samson clears the front leg, and eases it back over his head for another no-nonsense six look
9.3, Rishad Hossain for Samson, six runs
He has his way with Hussain. Again, it’s in the drop zone. This is poor spin bowling. You cannot bowl so full that the batsman can hit you on the ground without using his feet. This time it goes for a long time
9.4, Rishad Hossain to Samson, six runs
Dead straight, down the trajectory, but third straight six. Moreover, Samson doesn’t even have to exercise. It’s not a half-volley but this is a true pitch
9.5, Rishad Hossain to Samson, six runs
Goes slow in the wind, but he gives it another half volley. This is just average bowling. He washes off the front leg, and goes long for a fourth and a sixth in a row
Around the wicket.
9.6, Rishad Hossain for Samson, six runs
That’s five and six in a row. Not a bad ball, but Samson gets deep into the crease enough to pull with a vertical bat and goes deep to mid-wicket for a short six. Does it matter when it’s the fifth of the over? Samson in the 90
