NEW DELHI: India batter Sanju Samson got here out all weapons blazing in pursuit of 133 within the first T20I in opposition to England at Eden Gardens, unleashing a blistering assault on Gus Atkinson and scoring 22 runs off his first over with 4 fours and an impressive six.
The primary supply was quick, and Samson was prepared. He leaned again barely, pulling it with finesse behind sq. for a boundary. The gang erupted. Atkinson’s subsequent ball, a very good size exterior off, was met with a superbly timed on-the-rise drive, racing by further cowl for one more 4.
The third ball of the over was the one dot supply, with Samson slashing laborious for a reduce however lacking because the ball bounced over the blade.
Atkinson, visibly beneath strain, overcorrected his size on the fourth ball. Samson seized the chance, stepping ahead and throwing his bat on the ball. The sound of the bat assembly the ball was crisp, and it soared over the covers for an impressive six.
Decided to recuperate, Atkinson tried a back-of-a-length supply exterior off. Samson slashed laborious, however the ball zipped over his blade. Atkinson appeared to regain his footing for a second.
However Samson wasn’t achieved. A fuller supply adopted, and Samson whipped it to the suitable of mid-on, showcasing his elegant wristwork because the ball sped to the fence. Atkinson’s last supply strayed onto the pads, and Samson glanced it delicately previous quick high quality leg, leaving deep sq. leg with no likelihood.
Nevertheless, Samson didn’t hold the momentum going as he perished for 26 off 20 balls.
Earlier, India bowled out the vacationers for 132 as England skipper Jos Buttler performed a lone hand along with his 68.
Left-arm quick bowler Arshdeep Singh eliminated each openers early and spinner Varun Chakravarthy claimed three wickets after India elected to discipline first in Kolkata.
