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Another disappointing moment for Sanju Samson, who was dismissed for a golden duck against Ireland in the decisive match of the 2-match series, where India needs to win the game in Belfast to level the contest.
The responsibility over Sanju Samson was massive, and because of his class and experience, fans and the team management also expected a solid innings from his bat. But it ended in utter disappointment. He walked off for a golden duck.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in place of Sanju Samson against England?
Abhishek Sharma, who scored a half-century in the previous game, was also dismissed for a golden duck. India lost two wickets in the opening over of the second innings.
In the first match of the series, Sanju Samson went for 5, and now, a golden duck. Because of repeated failures, the chances for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's debut match against England are increasing. Will the Indian team management consider the 15-year-old emerging batter in place of Sanju Samson when they face England for the upcoming T20Is? Time will provide the answer.
An unwanted record for Sanju Samson
An Indian batter dismissed on the very first ball is a rare case scenario. There are only a few instances when an Indian batter has been dismissed on the first ball of a T20I innings. Sanju Samson is the only batter who has recorded this twice. In two instances, Sanju lost his scalp on the 1st ball of a T20I innings.
Indian batters dismissed 1st ball of a T20I innings
KL Rahul
Prithvi Shaw
Rohit Sharma
Sanju Samson X 2
Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma, the other half of the opening pair, also followed Samson's footprints. It was another rare occasion when both of the Indian openers went down golden ducks. Last time, back in 2023, when India was against South Africa, Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal experienced the same.
Both India's opening batters were dismissed for ducks in a T20I innings
Rohit & Rahane vs Pak Mirpur 2016
Gill & Jaiswal vs SA Gqeberha 2023
Samson and Abhishek vs Ire Belfast 2026
Should the team management hand Vaibhav Sooryavanshi his debut cap against England?
After two flop innings by Sanju Samson, there are already demands for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's debut in the format. Along with the Indian cricket fans, some of the cricket pundits are also eagerly waiting to see the 15-year-old show his talent for the Indian cricket team.
Sanju Samson is back at his flop best.#INDVIRE
— Rishabh Wadhwa (@Cric_Rishabh) June 28, 2026
Sanju Samson against Ireland be like... 😭🤣😂🏏
— Md. Abdullah (@mda524360) June 28, 2026
Bro saw "Ireland" on the schedule and decided it's time to turn into Prime Bradman! 😭🔥
No disrespect to anyone....st some harmless cricket banter. That's the beauty of the game! 😅💙
Waiting for the same fireworks against… pic.twitter.com/0E1FwEKYOI
Indian cricket never stands still. It feels like Vaibhav Suryavanshi is being groomed to succeed Sanju Samson, while Shubman Gill will be 3 Format captain. pic.twitter.com/1YcuHYyHzC
— आलोक | Pahadi Vibe (@Aalokntyl) June 28, 2026
- Sanju Samson was practicing fielding on the boundary before the match.
— Jara (@JARA_Memer) June 28, 2026
- Ishan Kishan did wicket-keeping during the game.
- Back-to-back ducks (0 & 0) against Ireland.
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is waiting for his chance as an opener.
- Fans are mounting pressure on the team… pic.twitter.com/9LzNf5sNKd
Shubman Gill se best Sanju Samson the to Sanju ko mauka mila. Abhi Sanju, Abhishek & puri Team India me best Batsman hai Vaibhav Suryavanshi to Vaibhav ko mauka milna chahiye. Sanju ke jagah Vaibhav ko Team me hona chahiye. @BCCI @GautamGambhir @imAagarkar @rpsingh @pragyanojha
— Jatin Chaubey (@JatinChaub44630) June 28, 2026
Rain hi bacha skti h, sanju Samson ko to swing bowling khelna hi nhi aata, captain bhi chal diye,
— Hitman_hits (@Hitman_Hits264) June 28, 2026
Vaibhav ko sirf drinks ke liye select kiya h
