Watch: Sanju Samson grabs stunning one-handed catch; smashes fifty in IPL Trade Window

The KCA Secretary XI, led by Sanju Samson, defeated Sachin Baby’s KCA President XI by just one wicket in a thrilling friendly T20 at Greenfield Stadium ahead of the Kerala Cricket League (KCL) 2025. Samson scored a half-century for his team, sending positive signals ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup 2025.

MLA Kadakampally Surendran inaugurated new LED floodlights at Greenfield Stadium on Independence Day evening. The ₹18-crore upgrade, featuring 392 LEDs across four towers with DMX control, brings the venue up to international and HD broadcasting standards.

After a colorful laser and music show, Kerala’s top cricket players took part in a match, giving fans a glimpse of the upcoming Kerala Cricket League. The event was attended by KCA officials, team owners, and other dignitaries.

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Watch: Sanju Samson Grabs Stunning One-Handed Catch in Friendly Match

Sanju Samson’s team made an early impact after choosing to bowl first, reducing the opposition to 49/3 within six overs. One of the key wickets was skipper Sachin Baby, who was dismissed for a duck after edging a delivery to slip.

Samson, who had handed wicketkeeping duties to Vishnu Vinod, was stationed at first slip and pulled off a sensational one-handed catch. The stunning effort quickly went viral on social media, with fans lauding his brilliance in the field.

Watch the video of the same posted by a user on X (formerly known as Twitter) below:

Sanju Samson's stunning one- handed grab 🔥 pic.twitter.com/cYzOeDCSXI

— Sachin Maheshwari (@Sachin_Gandhi7) August 15, 2025

KCA President’s XI Post 184/8 in Thrilling Contest

KCA President’s XI posted a challenging total of 184/8 in their 20 overs. Rohan Kunnummal scored a quickfire 60 runs off 29 balls, with 5 fours and 4 sixes, while Abhijith Praveen smashed 47 off just 18 deliveries, with 3 fours and 4 sixes.

Mohammed Azharuddeen and captain Sachin Baby fell cheaply, but the middle order revived the innings. M D Nidheesh added an unbeaten 29 runs off 22 balls.

For the Secretary XI, Sharafudheen was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with figures of 3/25, while Sijomon Joseph struck twice to keep the opposition in check. Despite regular wickets, the President’s XI showed their aggressive batting to finish on a high note. Notably, Sanju Samson fielded in the outfield.

Sanju Samson Scores Fifty as Secretary’s XI Seal Nail-Biting Win

Secretary’s XI reached the target with just two balls to spare. Vishnu Vinod gave his team a flying start during the chase. He scored 69 off just 29 balls with the help of 5 fours and 7 sixes.

Sanju Samson came in at No. 4 and helped steady the chase. The right-handed batter scored 54 off 36 balls even as wickets kept falling. With eight balls left and 13 runs still needed, Samson was dismissed.

Basil Thampi finished the game with a six, sealing a thrilling win. It was a special innings for Samson, coming just before the 2025 Asia Cup, with talks about his spot in India’s squad heating up.

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