Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson scored another brilliant half-century in the T20 World Cup 2026 final. He reached his fifty off just 33 balls in the title match against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The video of his powerful innings is rapidly going viral on social media.
Sanju Samson’s Third Consecutive Half-Century
Sanju Samson scored his third consecutive 50+ score in the T20 World Cup 2026, reaching his half-century off 33 balls. He had previously scored a brilliant half-century in the semi-final. With this, he joined the select group of players who have scored fifties in both the semi-final and final of the same T20 World Cup. This list includes Shahid Afridi (2009), Virat Kohli (2014), and now Sanju Samson (2026).
Record of Consecutive 50+ Scores in T20 World Cups
Many legendary players hold the record for scoring consecutive 50s or more in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. This list includes Mahela Jayawardene (2010), Virat Kohli (2016–2021), Babar Azam (2021), KL Rahul (2021), Kusal Mendis (2026), Sahibzada Farhan (2026), and Sanju Samson (2026). Samson’s innings proved crucial for Team India in the final.
