Sanju Samson scripts history, rewrites record books to surpass Virat Kohli

Sanju Samson delivered a historic unbeaten 97, the highest T20 World Cup chase score by an Indian, to guide the team to a thrilling victory against the West Indies.

1 Mar, 23:30 — 2 Mar, 05:00

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Why this matters

Sanju Samson's record-breaking performance in the T20 World Cup is significant as it marks a new high for an Indian player in a chase, surpassing the benchmark set by cricketing icon Virat Kohli. This achievement not only secured a crucial victory for his team against the West Indies but also elevates Samson's standing in international cricket.

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Sanju SamsonRecord-breaking cricketer Virat KohliPrevious record holder, prominent cricketer West IndiesOpponent team IndiaSanju Samson's team T20 World CupMajor international cricket tournament

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First report: Times of India · 1 Mar, 23:30|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 6h|Window: 6h

Times of India1 Mar, 23:30First to report