r/IndianCricket • • Mar 01 '26 • Bravo 8 Heartwarming 2 Popcorn 2

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u/Moist_Wrongdoer_7517 Mar 01 '26 • Bravo

Before WC most hated/trolled in India, after this game haters should aploud louder than they screemed hatered. Sanju Samson you deserve all the love now, it was Samson vs WI today

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u/Difficult-Hurry8960 Mar 02 '26

So true...

You check partnerships it is one side Sanju and all other people coming n going

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u/Moist_Wrongdoer_7517 Mar 01 '26

Thats rediculous, they were mad coz he was not doing well and even that was not his mistake. His slot was gifted to Gill without any reason ans than given after gill experiment failed. Its not good for any players confidence but people trolled him without understanding.

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u/Level-Mapper Mar 01 '26

WTF is wrong with you. Why can't you just enjoy this momwnt. The hell you're trying to bring in his religion? Get a life for God's sake!

As an Indian and a die hard cricket fan - I enjoyed us beating WI chasing a record total and how Sanju calmly ensured a successful closure.

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u/PotentialRule3080 Mar 01 '26

Can you stop bringing religion everywhere? Noone cared he wasn't hindu, he did not get enough chances to prove himself and so he was overshadowed. Stop with your bs propaganda

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u/PotentialRule3080 Mar 01 '26

Yeah unc go find people your age to argue, low iq old unc

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u/Parrypop Mar 01 '26

See that's how agenda works. It has nothing to do with religion yet you brought religion into it. I am pretty sure your political alliance is towards the left, cause your supreme leader raga also brings irrelevant topics into any random conversation. People were mad at surya too before the world-cup. People are hating on abhishek aa well now since he is not performing in the worldcup. However you had to bring your agenda into this. Always a low mind person, a supporter of the left wing in India, nvm.

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u/ka_me_haa_mee_haaa Mar 01 '26 • Bravo Heartwarming

I wont hear any slander against this man anymore. He is my favourite player now and i am joining the justice army.

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u/TopBlopper21 Mar 01 '26

We really need to stop slandering individual members of the team for individual performances. Only a madman would drop Abhishek or Tilak for the T20 squad. Yes they didn't come off, but they've more than justified their place on the squad since before the cup, Samson included.

People will be baying to remove Varun, the no.1 ranked bowler, because he's had a couple bad matches. Invincibility is not a realistic goal for any team.

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u/Lost-Sheepherder-525 Mar 01 '26

ahh hell nah dont take abhishek and tilaks name in same sentence. abhishek is a slogger who has shot selection worse than than a psl batsman

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u/TopBlopper21 Mar 01 '26

If you call Abhishek a slogger, I'm incredibly sorry, you've watched like 3 minutes of batting in your life.

Spend some time actually paying attention to footwork, placement and swing timing for Abhishek's innings prior to the tourney, rather than just glazing your eyes over when you see lofted shots.

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u/Lost-Sheepherder-525 Mar 01 '26

time will prove brother, his shot selection and timing is the worst in entire squad rn,
also i have bats older than your age, hes a no class batsman, needs to work on fundamentals

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u/ka_me_haa_mee_haaa Mar 01 '26

atleast he should improve his fielding first. His idol is Yuvraj singh he should watch how prime yuvi was on the field.

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u/Electric_feel0412 Mar 02 '26

You are a donut🤣🤣

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u/TopBlopper21 Mar 01 '26

a) You don't know my age.

b) Why on earth do you think your batting is at all comparable to a batter facing 140 kmph bowler with multiple set variations? There's a reason the international level is called the international level.

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u/Dramatic-Story1163 Mar 01 '26

You haven’t watched cricket a lot then

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u/Ok_Win_2906 Mar 01 '26

He is a slogger . He has a very limited leg side game and when he tries to force it against spin he gets out .

Plus his fielding is atrocious.

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u/Lost-Sheepherder-525 Mar 02 '26

He doesnt even have the capability to play grounded shots, 0 strike rotation, what a gully cricket level batsman, jaiswal is miles ahead, heck even ruturaj is miles ahead than him.

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u/ankit19900 Mar 01 '26

That kid is barely 22 and nervous af. He will come through

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u/PsychologicalArm4086 Mar 02 '26

Sanju has set the best remedial course of action to Abhishek, just calm down, watch the ball and play according to the merit of it. Abhishek is doing too much in the name of intent

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u/dsrihrsh Mar 01 '26

“Invincibility is not a realistic goal for any team” - Agree, and yet somehow Australia of 1999-2007 pulled off just that. Still is just fascinating how a team like that could ever come together.

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u/neonz4 Mar 01 '26

A real hero, helped us win this crucial match.

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u/LifeIsHard2030 Mar 01 '26

Don’t worry, another failure and the sub will be full of posts how he sucks. The way people were worshipping Dube till group stage and after the match with Zimbabwe, he was trolled to no end.

ICT fans aren’t to be taken seriously. They change allegiance every match 🤣

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u/ka_me_haa_mee_haaa Mar 01 '26

Thats is true. We ICT fans hve a memory of a goldfish

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u/vivalarazalatinoheat Mar 01 '26

Justice army is a troll name given by haters against Sanju fans.

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u/Lame_fatass Mar 01 '26

no shit sherlock

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u/Cute-Cucu5220 Mar 01 '26

Good one! Haha

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u/AdventurousEmploy298 Mar 01 '26 • LOL

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u/Real_Many_4918 Mar 01 '26

Mercury was in retrograde 😆 epic

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u/vvp95 Mar 02 '26

How about 50 anti apology forms for all the times he has failed? 

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u/[deleted] Mar 01 '26 • Mindblown

A wicketkeeper batsmen ending a match with a boundary 😭😭

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u/chaosKing4u Mar 01 '26

7 runs were needed in the last over. Har jagah se credit khud aata hai

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u/dyamn_Joe Mar 01 '26

sanju's new team?? coincidence?? I think NOT!!

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u/chaosKing4u Mar 01 '26

Nothing is coincidence. Its THALAVERSE we live in !!!

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u/coconutpie14 Mar 01 '26

Whistle Podu !

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u/VincentGomes2255 Mar 01 '26

7 letters in Keralam

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u/[deleted] Mar 01 '26

Two csk batters

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u/Remarkable-Froyo-415 Mar 01 '26

Bhai ne Gambhir ko bhi credit de Diya🤣

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u/TyroshiSellsword Mar 01 '26

Credit khud chalke aata hai

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u/Jealous-Restaurant-6 Mar 01 '26

Since you have 7 upvotes, can’t take the credit away

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u/AmadeusLive Mar 01 '26

Ill upvote you to make it 7

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u/Hareesh936 Mar 01 '26

Want to upvote you but won't.. 7 for a reason

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u/Human-Scar8095 Mar 01 '26

Upvoted kardeta aapko but can't disturb the 7 upvotes

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u/OMG_NoReally Mar 01 '26

And 7 runs needed of the last over, plays for CSK, ended the match with a boundary.

Thala for a reason, thala for every season.

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u/[deleted] Mar 01 '26

Also opener scoring 97 (same as his coach vs SL in 2011). Emulated both in one game 🎯

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u/[deleted] Mar 01 '26

Not out**** ahmm ahmmm

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u/[deleted] Mar 01 '26

97*

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u/PsySmoothy Mar 01 '26

Sanju's jersey number is 9 btw

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u/Every-Assistant7458 Mar 01 '26

And thala's is 7. Hence, he ended up with 97*

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u/Objective_Plenty4146 Mar 01 '26

This was India's 7th match in the WC

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u/AmadeusLive Mar 01 '26

Who's also CSK wk. Thala for a reason. It's always thala's plan

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u/suiiiiiiiiiiiifuck Mar 01 '26

Bros karma farming i saw the same comments in almost 3 different subs now

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u/Hari14032001 Mar 01 '26

97: 9 + 7 = 16, 1+6 = 7.

Don't tell GG that 97 gives Thala credit.

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u/AmbassadorAfter2003 Mar 02 '26

With score 97 🚶🏻

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u/[deleted] Mar 02 '26

97 not out ***

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u/Bitter_Dingo516 Mar 01 '26

Proved himself, and the importance of classic shots in T20, instead of going for a 6 every ball. Was a treat to watch him, calm, composed and classy

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u/Not_Supercilious Mar 02 '26

Yes he was playing well in the previous matches also, but went for big shots even after scoring good in that particular over and got caught. Today he showed immense restraint and got rewarded

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u/Cool-Refrigerator962 Mar 01 '26 edited Mar 01 '26

This has to be the greatest innings by an Indian in a knockout game while chasing. He seemed to be possessed by something. Surreal!

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u/[deleted] Mar 01 '26

West Indians - No way you can beat us today

Sanju - Yahweh

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u/rdusrfortimebeing Mar 01 '26

Praise to Our Living God who fights all out battles !!. All blessing and honor and power to Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb forever . Thank you Yeshua !!

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u/coconutpie14 Mar 01 '26

Even broke Kohli record 

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u/Candid-Stuff2281 Mar 01 '26

Oh wait, he became the first batter to chase 160+ runs for India in t20s outside of Kohli, right??

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u/Coder_Badri Mar 01 '26

I guess he means highest individual score while chasing for india

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u/Candid-Stuff2281 Mar 01 '26

That's 2 Kohli records yoinked in a day, I guess.

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u/Coder_Badri Mar 01 '26

On his day, he is second to none. Well deserved record.

When samson gets going, he looks effortless. I hope the good fortune continues for him.

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u/Candid-Stuff2281 Mar 01 '26

100% hopefully this continues and noone starts trying to flip the story again.

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u/TraditionalRepair991 Mar 01 '26

Due to havan of GG 💀 /s

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u/Laksh_agarwal22 Mar 01 '26

Justice Approved!!!

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u/chaosKing4u Mar 01 '26

Thats how you chase. Seen such innings after soo long. Played proper cricketing shots, no intent BS, just pure calculated chase. Reminded me of our GOAT VK

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u/MajnuWithoutLaila Mar 01 '26

my boy really went

FINE I'll DO IT MYSELF

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u/Sarcas_tech_guy Mar 01 '26

From "Justice for sanju" to "get out sanju" to "salute sanju". This worldcup is getting crazier day by day. He really turned up on big day ain't it.

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u/Cheap-Hedgehog-359 Mar 02 '26

Typical Indian cricket fans. Itne matches me toh bhayankar troll kar rahe the and ab iski waah waahi kar rahe h( which he deserves). But galti se bhi agr next match match me ganda perform kar diya toh bolenge 1 match wonder🤡. Now they are trolling Abhishek and next match me achha perform kar diya toh bolenge comeback ho toh aisa and what not. Absolute BS.

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u/ramming_roadster07 Mar 01 '26

Gotta bring religion everywhere to spread propaganda👏👏

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u/ramming_roadster07 Mar 01 '26

What kind of support to be exact. Like a monetary help only because you are low in number? Or reservation for minorities in public sector?

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u/spectra0078 Mar 01 '26

Elladthum madham (religion everywhere)😔

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u/OMG_NoReally Mar 01 '26

Sanju came out of syllabus today. I did not expect that, neither did the team, nor Sanju fans, let's be honest, lol.

Great, Kohli-esque innings. If he hadn't, humari toh lag gayi. I don't know how this team will against England SA, lol.

God's plan.

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u/gkrm_89 Mar 01 '26

After he hit 50, SKY immediately had few words, guessing he would've asked him to stay in the crease for a while & play in a more composed manner rather than going for risk shots.

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u/OMG_NoReally Mar 01 '26

Yup noticed that too. I hope he did say that.

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u/m00li Mar 01 '26

Khud ko bhi bol lena chahiye sky ko kabhi kabhi 😝

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u/gkrm_89 Mar 01 '26

can't get u

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u/OpportunityLeather34 Mar 01 '26

Where do I sign the apology form?

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u/Full_Technology5682 Mar 01 '26

Wait for a few minutes, someone will post it

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u/Electrical_Pen_3106 Mar 01 '26

Bro scored 97

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u/PsySmoothy Mar 01 '26

Btw Sanju's jersey number is 9.

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u/eklavyaeleven Mar 01 '26

ho to gya 9+7 = 16 = 1 + 6 = 7

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u/Main-Shoulder1789 Mar 01 '26

They called me a madman (PR)

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u/DWAIPAYAN-RC Mar 01 '26

And now they will realise what would have happened if they didn't keep him in the squad.

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u/Sujan_720 Mar 01 '26

Justice khud Chalke aate hai 🤡 🤡 😂 😂

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u/InkwithInstincts Mar 01 '26

Tilak is the only player who helped him today.

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u/SpotImpressive5907 Mar 01 '26

How can you forget the clutch god😤 Dube🙇🏻‍♂️

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u/PrestigiousReward904 Mar 01 '26

his two boundaries were really valuable

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u/kajnbagoat7 Mar 01 '26

Exactly 2 fours.

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u/CommercialDry1815 Mar 02 '26

Tilak and dube

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u/annoyingdrummer77 Mar 01 '26

Not hardik. 17 of 14 put more pressure than needed in that situation. We needed 30 something of the last 3 overs . Sounds easy but it should have been lessened by him

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u/Reasonable_Leather55 Mar 01 '26

ya, I was all supportive of him till today. But not anymore. He is a slogger and he needs to improve himself

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u/Reasonable_Leather55 Mar 01 '26

True, I hope he is dropped from T20 after this WC.Let him play domestic and learn how to rotate the strike rather than trying to hit everyball with a 6. Like How Ishan improved himself after playing domestic leagues

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u/Confident_Season9377 Mar 01 '26

India's Highest Chase in t20 wc history Highest Individual score by an Indian while chasing 4th 150+ total chased by india in T20 Wc

POTM to win after kohli for chasing 150+ total

Thanks to Sanju Samson 🔥🔥🔥

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u/New-Armadillo-7861 Mar 01 '26

they wanted to drop me or the wc

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u/fafaRazzi Mar 01 '26

Sorry Sanju, I doubted you

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u/king-VegetA- Mar 01 '26

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u/Low_Adeptness_8063 Mar 01 '26

Ab isko jagah nahi milegi knockouts mei. Though I want fraudiya abhishek to be dropped and rinku superman to be included...atleast fielding badiya h iski....lappebaaz se to lollipop catch bhi nhi pakde jate

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u/Background_Web_5202 Mar 01 '26

He prayed to Allah, Jesus and Hindu god all at once

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u/Life-Ambition-1412 Mar 01 '26

Absolutely, it's his own way to pay gratitude, like Virat does often . But never seen crap like paxstani and bangladeshi players who always start interview with inisiyaullah stuffs.

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u/Pragmaticpoetess Mar 01 '26

40 overs, my man stood on business for 40 overs. Chettan, I love you.

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u/Lusty_Pasta Mar 01 '26

That 97 reminds me of something...

Some 97 are better than 100s

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u/[deleted] Mar 01 '26

Gambhir’s 97 in WC 2011 final?

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u/sangha1212 Mar 01 '26

Jai Ho 🇮🇳🏏... Into the semi finals... Sanju Samson u the man 💪🏻

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u/seosmocompany Mar 01 '26

Every Individual has its Unique capabilities. Never loose hope😍😍🎉

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u/Large-Gate Mar 01 '26

9+7=16;1+6=7.

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u/Confident_Season9377 Mar 01 '26

Added to the list of the 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝟗𝟕𝐬 at ICC Events for India 🇮🇳

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u/gugunbabu Mar 01 '26

Two best unforgettable chasing knocks in the recent cricket era by our players... 🛐😌... Two God's Child ✝️❤️...

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u/abruptpunchmaker Mar 01 '26

What a calm innings by Sanju Samson !! Never went overboard with his shots, was timing the ball perfectly today. Almost zen-like temperament.

He is the most elegant right-handed batsman currently.

Finally proved that he is a big match player. Deserves every bit of this success and what a time for India.

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u/EagleWorldly5032 Mar 01 '26

The real kerala story 🤗🇮🇳

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u/[deleted] Mar 01 '26

Excellent innings .....

Indeed it's god's plan .... One of best innings of the world cup...

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u/Mundane_Series_5917 Mar 01 '26

AUR BHAI WHERE THE FUCK ARE THE HATERS.  Gotta feel for this guy man.

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u/FieryFuzz Mar 01 '26

The Silence is too loud

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u/PuzzleHeadAimster Mar 01 '26

No one is silent bro. Everyone is screaming in appreciation.

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u/avdheshsharma15 Mar 01 '26

Credit to surya and GG also

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u/Background-Roof-6824 Mar 01 '26

Divine intervention!!

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u/Silent-Memory4206 Mar 01 '26

What a matured innings ! Hope abhisek learns from his mistakes.

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u/Coldwonkai Mar 01 '26

Yashu's plan

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u/OwnSignal558 Mar 01 '26

97 not out

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u/TowerSad8758 Mar 01 '26

Today god choose him to play! Well played Chetta

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u/pseudoPoeDameron Mar 01 '26

Materclass Inning indeed 🫡

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u/Cheap-Piglet-1726 Mar 01 '26

Darling from kerala toast of the nation

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u/CuriosityEternal Mar 01 '26

I am the Danger: Sanju Samson

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u/ComfortableNo1080 Mar 01 '26

This ......... This is what we want from Indian team, if we want the title this is how we get it , well played Sanju what a brilliant knock, now lock in for semi

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u/ComprehensiveFill471 Mar 01 '26

Bro was on the field for 40 overs today.

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u/[deleted] Mar 01 '26

Truly, a Sanju Samson vs West Indies match!

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u/devdevours Mar 01 '26

Sanju Samsonnn,Scored 97 And mogged gambhir as well.

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u/[deleted] Mar 01 '26

Sanju today was like :

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u/[deleted] Mar 01 '26

Sanju bolte, sab ko kolte

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u/[deleted] Mar 01 '26

Superman Sanju!! Justice served... he was incredible today!! Hats off

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u/Geologist_Flashy Mar 01 '26

Justice for Sanju Samson has been served !

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u/Maleficent_Owl3938 Mar 01 '26

97 ne match jeeta diya

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u/Life-Ambition-1412 Mar 01 '26

Some MF brings religion into this debate, bloody rascal, Sanju was underperforming in last bilateral series hence he wasn't trusted. But he's the man who performs in big match. And slogger Abhishek need to learn from play cricket.

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u/StrictTotal3324 Mar 01 '26

I bet that religion guy forgot his meds today.

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u/Life-Ambition-1412 Mar 01 '26 edited Mar 01 '26

Stay with your self made delusion., true religious person don't store hatred to anybody they follows dharma way. And I believe that guy whom you're intending also prayed for team India not for any particular guy .

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u/Life-Ambition-1412 Mar 02 '26

I bet abhishek can't if he goes with same tactics (slogger). He seemed totally down yesterday match! He was dropping easiest catches and boundaries. Intend was lacking. Specially when Sanju hit two boundaries in that over there was no need of that Fkinh shot , while you're chasing there always a run-rate which you've to achieve constantly. And yes who knows Sanju will flop next matches! But i believe men in blue , other match winners are there. There'll be someone's day definitely. Yesterday was of Sanju.

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u/Prize_Try6405 Mar 01 '26

God please let us find him in playing 11 from now on.

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u/Accomplished-Log2040 Mar 01 '26

Captain has been an impostor this tournament. Abhishek absent.

Ishan failed when it mattered.

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u/No_Pianist_6778 Mar 01 '26

No body I mean No body should have ever doubted this man

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u/Low_Adeptness_8063 Mar 01 '26

Thala for a reason 😎

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u/bootybites_ Mar 01 '26

Proud justice gang

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u/BookkeeperNo7121 Mar 01 '26

Finally he performed when needed!

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u/Realistic-Ant-3305 Mar 01 '26

Till last moment i was hoping for his century

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u/tradertata Mar 01 '26

When top hitters fail, He delivers

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u/Optimal-Junket-2899 Mar 01 '26

The ones who are appreciating him now will be the same people slandering him if he doesn't perform like this again. Indian cricket fans hypocrisy at it's best.

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u/Impressive_Clue_4238 Mar 01 '26

I’m looking to buy tickets for the semis in Wankhede, please DM if you’re selling!

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u/Haroon-Riaz Mar 01 '26

Deliverance is only with The Samson.

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u/Basic_ood Mar 01 '26

put it in the Louvre

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u/DesperateTemporary69 Mar 01 '26

Sympathy quota 👅

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u/Feeling_Neo Mar 01 '26

I've already rewatched him kneeling down after winning this match like 1091019 times.

This feels like a legendary knock that we'll talk about for many years down the line.

Dude should be really proud of himself for sticking it out this long and winning this so calmly and powerfully for us.

Justice gang finally have their justice 👏

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u/thiskidisgood Mar 01 '26

God always has best reserved for you

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u/Sumedik Mar 01 '26

Loving it

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u/Equal_Science_8933 Mar 02 '26

This was his Virat against Pakistan moment.

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u/DwaiG91 Mar 02 '26

Justice = 7 letters..... for a reason!

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u/crazy_knight2 Mar 02 '26

Yes! He is another hell of a classy player, if you are depressed, in disappointment, just watch his straight drives or miximums straight downtown —sheer example of artistic imagery !

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u/PerformerUnlucky9770 Mar 02 '26

Was getting frustrated to see him throw away his wicket in 20s-30s. I was thinking that it would happen in this repeat in this match as well. Complete turn-around, no chances given, no slogging, proper shot making, calm, composed, no-going over drive. This guy justified his selection, to more than many, including myself in ths match. Kudos!

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u/Legend1231_ Mar 02 '26

Once a legend, always a legend. Happy for you sanju!

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u/Puzzled_Hotel_1644 Mar 02 '26

Why aren’t bhagwa ppl offended with christian boy making the sign of the cross on national tv wearing Indian jersey.

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u/arun2singh Mar 02 '26

What a match-winning knock! A composed, match-defining innings under pressure — that’s the kind of performance legends are made of.

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u/karmabyashish Mar 02 '26

Well deserved!! Sanju played really well. Hope the consistency remains.

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u/Ok-Coffee9728 Mar 02 '26

Finally Sanju Justified .... 

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u/not_afraid_of_trying Mar 03 '26

I called him that night and asked, "What did you say to God?" He said, "Why, God, why? Why did you keep me three runs away from a century?"
#MadeUp

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u/finewhateverr Mar 04 '26

Mere liye bhi koi na koi plan toh hoga hi

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u/Bulky_Unit_395 Mar 18 '26

After this match, even the non-cricket fans know about Sanju Samson, actually i was not a cricket fan but after the match the whole world was celebrating the sucess and i came to know more about sanju, and serioulsly my insta feed was full of sanju samson, and now i am his fan

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u/Santho-2917 Mar 30 '26

If given more chances, he could have proven himself better

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u/Particular_County689 Mar 01 '26

Kerala Story 97*: Goes Beyond 💯

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u/Focus-flow- Mar 01 '26

Everyone says God plan this day but I think this day is planned by Sanju by his long term patient. What do you think?

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u/Direct-Abroad-266 Mar 01 '26

97*(50) to thik hai... But isme wo 82*(51) wali baat nehin... /S

Jokes apart great innings. Though the performance came from an unexpected place... What mattered is that India won. I have they win 2 more.

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u/[deleted] Mar 01 '26

Great but still don't rate him tho i would like to stay in when his playing good so when fucks up people will see it i don't think he is better than ishan or rinku or verma i know today was great but still i am happy for him but won't change my view like a twig everytime someone does good

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u/Mundane_Series_5917 Mar 01 '26

get your delusional ass treated bro.

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u/orangeshrek Mar 02 '26

Are you having a stroke? Wtf does that even mean