Sanju Samson scripts history, rewrites record books to surpass Virat Kohli
Times of India
by TOI SPORTS DESKMarch 1, 2026
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Sanju Samson rewrote cricket history during India’s match against the West Indies in the T20 World Cup, scoring an unbeaten 97 in a high-pressure run chase. This remarkable innings not only set a new record for the highest score by an Indian in a chase but also surpassed Virat Kohli's previous marks of 82 and 89. Samson’s performance was pivotal in India’s successful pursuit of 196, leading them to victory and securing a semi-final spot against England.
The match took place at Eden Gardens in front of a record-breaking crowd of 67,000 fans. Samson arrived at the crease when India were struggling at 4
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Originally published on Times of India on 3/1/2026