Team India look to chase the target of 209 runs to win the second T20I against New Zealand in Raipur after the Kiwis powered to the total thanks to knocks from Rachin Ravindra and Mitchell Santner.
India opened with Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma, but were dealt early blows as Samson’s wicket went to Matt Henry in the penultimate delivery of the first over.
Fans took to social media to express their disappointment in Samson following another cheap dismissal early in the chase as Ravindra held on to the catch off Henry’s bowling.
One fan said, “I’m done with you Sanju Samson. I’ve done whatever in my capacity to support you or speak for you but you don’t learn, you never improves. I can’t waste my rest hours for you anymore. Keep warming the bench
and then keep playing IPL. You don’t deserve this INDIAN Jersey”
I’m done with you Sanju Samson. I’ve done whatever in my capacity to support you or speak for you but you don’t learn, you never improves. I can’t waste my rest hours for you anymore. Keep warming the bench and then keep playing IPL. You don’t deserve this INDIAN Jersey pic.twitter.com/JHVRfpHiUP
— ???????????????????? (@Brutu24) January 23, 2026
Another fan shared an update that read, “Sanju Samson whenever he gets the chance to play cricket”
Sanju Samson whenever he gets the chance to play cricket pic.twitter.com/hU5stXYTxd
— ????????.????????????????????™ (@Shivayaaah) January 23, 2026
Another user shared a post that read, “Sanju Samson getting back to pavilion in first over”
Sanju Samson getting back to pavilion in first over
Le fans: pic.twitter.com/XAs2iOUUaX— Sarcasm (@sarcastic_us) January 23, 2026
One fan said, “‘Always Failed To Cash Out Despite…’! Fans Express Disappointment After ‘Yet Another’ Early Sanju Samson Dismissal”
Once a fraud, always a fraud. Sanju Samson has been given too many chances and he always failed to cash out.
#indvsnzt20— Ayush Tyagi 🇮🇳 (@AyushBhajpayi) January 23, 2026
Another user added,” I won’t blame anyone if Sanju Samson gets dropped from hereon. You can’t keep throwing away your chances with world cup approaching & Ishan Kishan who had nothing to lose is playing a statement knock here. A healthy competition is good, with Tilak Varma out for this series, Samson need to pull his socks up & start performing & start scoring. What you all think?”
I won’t blame anyone if Sanju Samson gets dropped from hereon. You can’t keep throwing away your chances with world cup approaching & Ishan Kishan who had nothing to lose is playing a statement knock here.
A healthy competition is good, with Tilak Varma out for this series,…
— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) January 23, 2026
Sharma succumbed to Jacob Duffy for a golden duck in the first delivery of the second over before Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav steadied the innings.
