Sanju Samson's Powerplay Stats:
The first T20 match between India and New Zealand was held in Nagpur on Wednesday (21st February). The Indian team chose to bat first, but opener Sanju Samson couldn't capitalize and was dismissed after scoring 10 runs in 7 balls. A critical weakness in his game emerged during the match.
Indeed, since 2025, Sanju Samson's performance while opening during the Powerplay in T20I cricket has not met expectations. He has faced 63 balls across seven innings, scoring just 88 runs. His average of 14.66 is considered very low for an opening batsman.
Although his strike rate stands at 139.68, the frequency of wickets tumbling has not allowed the team to gain a solid start. Samson has been dismissed six times, stirring questions about his consistency.
As the T20 World Cup approaches, India emphasizes the necessity for a swift and stable start in the powerplay, yet Samson's record has become a concern for team management. His performance in upcoming matches will be closely scrutinized. Remember, the Powerplay in T20 format represents the initial phase from over 1 to 6, wherein only two fielders are permitted outside the 30-yard circle during fielding.
India's Playing XI in Nagpur T20:
Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah
New Zealand's Playing XI in Nagpur T20:
Tim Robinson, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (Captain), Kristian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy.
