Samson knocked out a record‑equalling 21‑ball fifty, propelling India to a 79‑run powerplay against West Indies in the second T20I, setting the tone for a 3‑2 series lead.
The wicketkeeper‑batsman blasted six fours and three sixes, building a 42‑run partnership with Abhishek Sharma before taking the attack to the 5.4‑over mark and leaving West Indies bowlers scrambling.
His innings began with a dropped catch on the sixth ball, followed by a reprieve at 42 in the sixth over. Samson then accelerated, hitting back‑to‑back boundaries to reach his fifty two balls later, with the final over of the powerplay sealing the record.
Captain Shreyas Iyer praised the aggression, noting the team’s adaptation to the wet conditions. West Indies’ captain Shai Hope had opted to bowl first, hoping the pitch would deteriorate, but Samson’s on‑the‑spot reply made that gamble costly.
With the series now 3‑2 in India’s favour, the focus shifts to the final match in Ranchi, where the hosts will look to close out the five‑game series with a clean sweep.