In a surprising twist, Sanju Samson's performance in the T20I series against New Zealand has led to his exit from India's playing XI. Captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and opted to bat first in a warm-up game against South Africa, with Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma opening. Kishan shined with 215 runs, while Samson struggled with just 46 runs. Now, it's time for Samson to watch from the sidelines!
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EnglishQuick rundown
- 1.Kishan makes a sensational comeback, blasting NZ bowlers while Samson struggles to find form.
- 2.Kishan finishes as the No.2 run-scorer with 215 runs at 53.75, SR 231.18 across four games.
- 3.Kishan slams a century at Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, turning the venue into a happy hunting ground.
- 4.Team shuffles: Kishan promoted to open/No.3 with Tilak Varma expected at No.3 in warm-ups, Samson benched.
- 5.Toss notes and dew factor set the stage for strategic planning in the India vs South Africa warm-up encounter.