Updated On: 02 August, 2023 07:38 AM IST | Tarouba | IANS
In the second ODI, Samson batted at number three, but made only nine. But coming at number four got the best out of him, something which will hold huge value in Samson’s case for making it to the ODI World Cup squad

Shai Hope (L), of West Indies, watches as Sanju Samson (R), of India, hits 4 during the third One Day International (ODI) cricket match between West Indies and India, at Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago. Pic/AFP
After playing two matches on a spin-friendly pitch in Bridgetown, Barbados, India’s batters were able to make merry in good batting conditions to post a huge 351-5 in the ODI series decider against the West Indies.
In four of India’s batters making half-centuries, Sanju Samson served a timely reminder of his hitting capabilities in the middle-overs, making a quickfire 51 off 41 balls, laced with two fours and four sixes. In a mid-innings chat with the broadcasters, Samson said there was a conscious effort from him to use his feet more in dominating spinners.