Sanju Samson Shatters Records with Century Against Mumbai Indians
Samson Makes CSK History vs MI; Not Even Dhoni, Raina, Hussey Come Close
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Sanju Samson scored an unbeaten 101 runs off 54 balls, marking his second century in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) against Mumbai Indians (MI). This achievement makes him the first CSK player to score a century against MI and the second CSK batter to hit two centuries in a single season.
- 01Sanju Samson scored 101 not out, becoming the first CSK player to score a century against MI.
- 02This is Samson's second century for CSK in the IPL, making him the second player to achieve this in a single season.
- 03Samson's innings included six sixes and ten fours, showcasing his aggressive batting style.
- 04CSK scored 207 runs for six wickets, with Samson anchoring the innings amid a batting collapse.
- 05The match was played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, with CSK players wearing black armbands in tribute to Mukesh Choudhary's mother.
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In a thrilling match at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper-batter for Chennai Super Kings) made history by scoring an unbeaten 101 runs off 54 balls against Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL). This remarkable innings featured six sixes and ten fours, making him the first CSK player to score a century against MI. Samson's performance also marked his second century of the season, joining Shane Watson as the only other CSK player to achieve two centuries in a single IPL season. Despite a shaky start and a batting collapse from his teammates, Samson's steady approach guided CSK to a competitive total of 207 runs for six wickets. The match was also significant as CSK players wore black armbands in memory of Mukesh Choudhary's mother, who recently passed away.
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Samson's performance boosts CSK's morale and enhances fan engagement, especially in a high-stakes rivalry against MI.
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