What Sanju Samson said about his knock in the 1st ODI vs South AfricaIndia vs South Africa:

Sanju Samson played an unbeaten knock of 86 but failed to take India over the line against South Africa in the 1st ODI

Right-handed batsman Sanju Samson played the most decisive innings of his short international career as he smashed an unbeaten 86 but it was enough to take Shikhar Dhawan-led Team India over the line against South Africa in the first ODI. was not. 30 runs were needed in the last over of the three-match series at Lucknow's Ekana Cricket Stadium, Samson kept the hosts in the game till the third ball of the over, but missed the fourth ball, the game was over and Team India was blown away.

Samson remained unbeaten on 86 runs in the end with the help of 9 fours and 3 sixes. India eventually suffered a 9-run defeat in the first ODI. Speaking after the game, Sanju explained his thought process and plan against Tabrez Shamsi.