Delhi: Sanju Samson created such a stir with his bat in the second T20I against West Indies that even his fans were waiting for. Samson, who scored only 11 runs in the first match played in Lucknow, attacked the Caribbean bowlers as soon as he arrived in Ranchi. He batted in a stormy manner and scored 82 runs in 41 balls, which included 9 fours and 4 skyscraper sixes.

During this innings, Samson equaled the tremendous record of Virat Kohli by scoring a half-century in just 21 balls.

Sanju Samson scored half century in 21 balls

The Indian team came out to bat first at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi. Captain Shreyas Iyer had told after losing the toss that he also wanted to bowl first, but the team would have to adapt itself according to the conditions. In such a situation, Sanju Samson adopted an aggressive stance from the beginning and put the West Indies bowlers under pressure.

Samson completed his fifty in just 21 balls. With this, he equaled Virat Kohli in the list of Indian batsmen who have scored the fastest half-century against West Indies in T20 International cricket.

King Kohli had achieved this feat in 21 balls at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai in 2019.

Samson's innings included 6 fours and 3 sixes. He showed with his batting that when he is in rhythm, it is not easy for any bowling attack to stop him.

Got life support twice, then thrashed the bowlers.

Along with Samson's aggressive batting, luck also favored him in this innings. He escaped being out on a personal score of 6 runs in the third over, when the West Indies fielder dropped his catch.

After this, he got another lease of life in the sixth over at the score of 42 runs.

The West Indies team soon had to suffer the consequences of these mistakes. After getting the second chance, Samson did not waste much time and completed his half-century by hitting fours on two consecutive balls. In Romario Shepherd's over, he completed 50 runs in 21 balls by hitting a brilliant four over extra cover.

India made the biggest score in powerplay

Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma added 42 runs for the first wicket. This partnership between the two lasted for four overs.

Abhishek scored 20 runs in 12 balls and provided good support to Samson in scoring runs quickly.

Samson's aggressive style continued even after Abhishek was out. Along with Ishan Kishan, he maintained the pace of scoring runs and did not give the West Indies bowlers a chance to bowl freely.

The Indian team scored 79 runs after losing one wicket in 6 overs of powerplay. This was India's biggest powerplay score so far against West Indies in T20 International cricket. Earlier in 2019, the Indian team had scored 72 runs without losing any wicket at Wankhede Stadium.