India suffered a 24-run defeat against the West Indies in the fourth T20 international in Hyderabad. After the match, Indian batter Sanju Samson identified Tilak Varma’s dismissal as a crucial turning point in the contest.
Chasing a massive target of 248 runs, India came under pressure after losing five wickets in the 12th over. However, Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy fought back with an impressive partnership, bringing the team close to an unlikely victory.
The pair kept India’s hopes alive, reducing the target to 48 runs from the final 19 balls. But the momentum shifted when Romario Shepherd bowled Tilak Varma, ending his important innings. India eventually fell short by 24 runs.
Samson praised the efforts of the two young batters, saying their fight after the team had lost five wickets was remarkable. He admitted that India looked capable of winning while the partnership was in progress.
Sanju Samson Disappointed Despite Quick Fifty
Samson scored 56 runs off just 23 balls, providing India with an aggressive start in the chase. Despite his contribution, the wicketkeeper-batter said he was disappointed with the result because he wanted to be part of a winning team. Samson trusted his natural attacking game while chasing the challenging target and tried to play without overthinking the situation.
Samson Backs India’s Young Bowlers
When asked about the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, Samson answered there was no direct replacement for a bowler of his quality. However, he praised Arshdeep Singh for his performances and said Prince Yadav had also bowled well in recent matches. Sanju expressed confidence that young players could improve further if they received enough opportunities at the international level.
