Samson's Incredible Form Ahead Of Asia Cup

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Asia Cup 2025 will kick-start from September 9 in the UAE. Team India will open its campaign on September 10 against the hosts.

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Ahead of the tournament, wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson's position in the Playing XI is in focus.

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Samson's position as an opener came in trouble after the selectors named Shubman Gill's in the squad the vice-captain.

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However, Samson has been impressing his fans with his powerful hitting and great performances in the Kerala Cricket League.

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In six matches, Samson, who is playing as an opener for Kochi Blue Tigers, has scored 368 runs, at a strike rate of 186.80.

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He has hit one century (121 runs) and three half-centuries in six games. His tally also includes 24 boundaries and 30 sixes.

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Samson has registered big scores like 121 off 51, 89 off 46, 62 off 37, and 83 off 41 balls while playing as an opener.

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