Sanju Samson struggles as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's star rises in India T20 lineup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 4:47 AM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
In the first T20I against West Indies in Lucknow on October 6, Sanju Samson scored only 11 runs off 9 balls while India successfully chased 172 runs to win by eight wickets. Despite previous accolades, including being named Player of the Tournament at the 2026 T20 World Cup, Samson's current form has left him vulnerable to competition from 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Sooryavanshi was left out of the starting XI in this match, but his consistent performances in T20 format have created pressure for Samson. Samson’s recent scores have been largely unimpressive, raising questions about his position in the team moving forward.
- •Samson has just 179 runs in 11 T20Is since the World Cup.
- •Sooryavanshi scored 246 runs in eight T20Is, enhancing his claim for a starting role.
- •India's T20I win against West Indies came with 32 balls remaining.
- •Shreyas Iyer scored an unbeaten 101 in the match.
- •Samson's fluctuating form may lead selectors to favor younger talent.
- 4:47 AMYahoo Sports — T20 World Cup credits running out: 'Mercurial' Sanju Samson can't keep Vaibhav Sooryavanshi out of the India playing XI for long
"With Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continuing to be a fan favourite, Sanju Samson's T20 World Cup brilliance isn't enough anymore to keep the 15-year-old out of the T20 side.
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