BCCI Selection Dilemma - Ishan Kishan vs Sanju Samson for India vs Bangladesh T20i Series
Author: Shimit Mahur
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India is scheduled to play the 2nd Test against Bangladesh at Kanpur starting 27th September. After the Test series, Team India will play the shortest format of cricket against Bangladesh in a 3-match series.
Once the 2nd Test is concluded between the two teams, top betting sites will have the odds for the T20 series between the two teams.
In the recently held Duleep Trophy, two names who have made headlines with their performance are Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson. Both have been part of Team India in the T20 format and the time has come for BCCI to choose one name among the two.
Ishan Kishan has been out of action in international cricket since November 2023. Due to disciplinary issues, Kishan was dropped from all the formats of the game and he also stayed away from India’s domestic cricket. BCCI even dropped him from the central contract.
However, with the Duleep Trophy, Ishan has made his comeback to cricket and has shown positive signs. After almost a year of absence, there are signs that Kishan might have a chance to make a possible comeback to the team.
The story of Sanju Samson has been completely different. He has been a strong performer when it comes to IPL and domestic cricket but the player has completely failed to impress in international cricket.
His T20 appearance against Sri Lanka was a complete embarrassment where the player lost his wicket without scoring any sun twice. In the Duleep Trophy, Sanju has performed as expected and now his fate with Team India lies in the hands of the selectors.
Ishan Kishan Performance Stats
Duleep Trophy - 2024
|
Matches |
Runs |
Average |
Strike Rate |
|
|
Ishan Kishan |
2 |
134 |
33.5 |
64.4 |
Ishan scored a total of 134 runs in 2 fixtures for India C in the Duleep Trophy at an average of 33.5 and a strike rate of 64.4. His best came against India D in the first inning with a score of 111 off 126 balls at a strike rate of 88.10.
T20 Career Stats
|
Matches |
Runs |
Average |
Strike Rate |
|
|
Ishan Kishan |
32 |
796 |
25.67 |
124.37 |
Ishan has collected 796 runs in 32 T20 internationals at an average of 25.67 with a strike rate of 124.37.
Sanju Samson Performance Stats
Duleep Trophy - 2024
|
Matches |
Runs |
Average |
Strike Rate |
|
|
Sanju Samson |
2 |
196 |
49 |
95.60 |
Sanju Samson was part of India D in the Duleep Trophy and scored 196 runs in 2 fixtures at an average of 49 and a strike rate of 95.60. His best performance came against India B where he scored 106 off 101 balls at a strike rate of 104.5.
T20 Career Stats
|
Matches |
Runs |
Average |
Strike Rate |
|
|
Sanju Samson |
30 |
444 |
19.30 |
131.36 |
Sanju Samson has played 30 T20 internationals and has bagged 444 runs at an average of 19.30 with a strike rate of 131.36.
India vs Bangladesh T20i series is scheduled to begin with the first fixture taking place on Sunday, 6th October. The team is yet to be announced but BCCI is in the process of identifying the best players for the same.
Check out the predictions for India vs Bangladesh T20i Series.
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