Samson’s Peak Form Shines: Pathan on Targeting Right Bowlers
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In a clinical display, Chennai Super Kings thrashed Delhi Capitals by eight wickets, thanks to Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 87. The opener’s knock, built on a vital 114-run alliance with Kartik Sharma, powered CSK home at Arun Jaitley. Samson’s IPL 2026 tally stands at 402 runs from 10 outings, averaging 57.43 as CSK’s leading run-getter.
Irfan Pathan, former Indian star, raved about Samson on Jio Hotstar. ‘Samson’s batting at his absolute best, with game awareness that’s second to none,’ he observed. ‘He targets the right bowlers—staying watchful against Ngidi types, then attacking others ruthlessly. His grasp of matchups is phenomenal.’
Praising Samson’s finisher role, Pathan said, ‘He embraces the responsibility to see games through, particularly on tough pitches, and delivers every time. That’s what defines peak performance.’
Kartik Sharma earned plaudits too. ‘Kartik owns the off-side versus spin, reading every variation—including googlies—effortlessly. His ability to dominate middle overs with those stunning cover lofts shows vast range. Buoyed by prior success, he’s on an upward trajectory.’
Samson’s resurgence, as per Pathan, bolsters CSK’s campaign in this high-stakes IPL edition.
