Sanju Samson's T20 World Cup Hopes Dim as Ishan Kishan Shines in Practice Match

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News18•04-02-2026, 21:20
Sanju Samson's T20 World Cup Hopes Dim as Ishan Kishan Shines in Practice Match
- •Team India captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and decided to bat first at Navi Mumbai's D.Y. Patil Stadium, scoring 240/6 in 20 overs.
- •Ishan Kishan scored a rapid 53 runs off 20 balls (7 sixes, 2 fours) before retiring out, showcasing strong form.
- •Other notable contributions came from Tilak Varma (45 off 19), Suryakumar Yadav (30 off 16), Axar Patel (35* off 23), and Hardik Pandya (30 off 10).
- •Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube were the only Team India players who did not get a chance to bat in the practice match.
- •Ishan Kishan's dual role as opener and wicketkeeper in recent matches suggests Sanju Samson might be benched for the T20 World Cup due to his recent struggles.
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