Sanju Samson plays a shot during the semi-final against England at the Wankhede Stadium. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson believes one more good innings could cap a remarkable personal turnaround after his explosive knock propelled India into the 2026 Men’s World T20 final with a thrilling win over England in Mumbai.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SIGN UP NOW!Samson smashed a breathtaking 89 off 42 balls, studded with eight fours and seven sixes, to guide India to a massive 253/7 at the Wankhede Stadium. England battled hard through Jacob Bethell’s stunning 48-ball 105 but lost by seven runs to send India into their second consecutive T20 World Cup final.
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For Samson, the innings was another step in the redemption arc that defined India’s knockout stage campaign. The Kerala batsman had earlier played an unbeaten 97 against West Indies in Kolkata and his back-to-back match victories came after a long period of uncertainty in his career.Speaking after the semi-final, Samson admitted the journey had been emotionally demanding.“It’s really great, really relieving. I’ve been trying to do something like this for my country for several years,” he said. “There was a lot of patience, a lot of inner work, training and practice. But we still have one more step to go.”
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That last step, Samson suggested, could finally lift a huge weight off his shoulders.“One more innings should be really good… one more game then I’ll feel very light,” he added.Samson admitted he pushed himself too hard during the tough stretch of the New Zealand series at home.“Even the best players sometimes struggle in this format. I had to respect the game and go back to my basics,” he explained.READ ALSO: I made a big mistake when I dropped Sanju Samson, says Harry BrookIn order to refocus, he even decided to leave social media.“I closed all the windows, turned off my phone and stayed away from social media. Less noise helped me focus in the right direction,” Samson said.The 31-year-old also highlighted India’s top order’s aggressive philosophy in the tournament.“On the power play itself, matches can be made or broken. Once you get a couple of balls, you try to attack. If it’s your day, you shoot long. If not, you support others.”Now, as India take on New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Samson knows the job is far from done.
