IND vs PAK: Wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson showcased his talent with a stellar performance in the recent match against Oman. Now, he is on the verge of setting another record for India in T20 International (T20I) cricket. Yes, Sanju Samson could become the 12th Indian player to reach 1,000 runs in T20Is. He could achieve this feat in the Super 4 match against Pakistan, where he will certainly be a part of India's playing XI.
Indian Players with the Most Runs in T20IsAhead of the crucial match against Pakistan, let's take a look at the 11 Indian players who have scored more than 1,000 runs in T20Is:
- Rohit Sharma - 4,231 runs
- Virat Kohli - 4,188 runs
- Suryakumar Yadav - 2,652 runs
- KL Rahul - 2,265 runs
- Hardik Pandya - 1,813 runs
- Shikhar Dhawan - 1,759 runs
- MS Dhoni - 1,617 runs
- Suresh Raina - 1,605 runs
- Rishabh Pant - 1,209 runs
- Yuvraj Singh - 1,177 runs
Shreyas Iyer - 1,104 runsRohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who top this list, have retired from T20I cricket. Current captain Suryakumar Yadav is in third place, and the rest of the players have also made their mark in this format.
Sanju Samson's JourneySanju Samson has scored 917 runs in 39 innings across 45 T20I matches so far. He needs only 83 runs to reach the 1000-run mark. If he achieves this feat in the Super-4 match against Pakistan, it will be a golden moment in his career. This will not only be a personal achievement for him, but he will also become the 12th player to reach this milestone in T20Is for India.
What does Sanju's form say?Sanju Samson impressed everyone with his batting in the recent match against Oman. His technique, aggression, and agility behind the wicket have made him a key player in the Indian team. If he continues his current form, scoring 83 runs against Pakistan will not be impossible.
The Road AheadEven if Sanju Samson doesn't reach the 1000-run mark in this match, he will have more opportunities in the Asia Cup 2025. Given his consistency and talent, it's only a matter of time before he joins this list.Sanju Samson's journey is not only inspiring for his fans, but also shows that through hard work and talent, he is on his way to becoming a big name in Indian cricket. Will he be able to reach this milestone against Pakistan? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain—Sanju Samson's batting magic will be a sight to behold!
