'Proving His Haters Wrong': Netizens Laud Samson After His Maiden International Ton In IND vs SA 3rd ODI

IND vs SA 3rd ODI: Riding on Sanju Samson's sensational hundred, India posted a competitive 296/8 in the series decider in Paarl.

Sanju Samson during his maiden international hundred in the IND vs SA 3rd ODI in Paarl on Thursday (December 21).

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With the series on the line and getting an opportunity to bat at number 3, Sanju Samson grabbed the opportunity with both hands and scored a maiden international hundred. Samson who made his international debut in 2015 is featuring in only his 16th ODI but his knock of 108 off 114 would definitely advocate for him getting a longer rope in the Indian Playing 11. His innings was studded with 6 fours and 3 sixes during his knock that saw him spend 167 minutes in the middle.

Following a hundred eight years after his maiden international appearance, netizens have lauded the Rajasthan Royals' skipper's innings. 

Take a look at some of the reactions on social media:

Superb century by #SanjuSamson on a bouncy pitch with some breathtaking shots🔥

Nothing is more sweeter than proving your haters wrong 🔥 #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/6rX4pslBc1

— Achilles (@Searching4ligh1) December 21, 2023

People who believed in this bloke, who were with him through his thick and thin only can feel this magical moment @IamSanjuSamson ❤️😭#SanjuSamson pic.twitter.com/VILhlll8Bg

— Radoo🌶️ (@Chandan_radoo) December 21, 2023

First Century for #SanjuSamson in ODIs that too in a series decider 🙏🏻

8th Indian ODI Batter to score a century in South Africa

Love you @IamSanjuSamson ❤️😭 pic.twitter.com/QAtNcBjk4j

— Radoo🌶️ (@Chandan_radoo) December 21, 2023

Sanju Samson to his haters and BCCI selectors 🤣🤣#SanjuSamson #Sanju #INDvsSA #SAvsIND #Survivor #Dunki pic.twitter.com/dIlY9w3Vli

— CONTEXTUAL MEME (@Contextual_Meme) December 21, 2023

#SanjuSamson : Personally Feeling Very Happy For Him💪🏾🔥 pic.twitter.com/Hmrt5HTr1D

— Saloon Kada Shanmugam (@saloon_kada) December 21, 2023

#SanjuSamson Special celebration from a special player ❤️

Keep going and growing 💪 No stopping you now .. #INDvsSApic.twitter.com/21r8RhB9On

— Achilles (@Searching4ligh1) December 21, 2023

That's why I always support Sanju Samson!
Sanju should have played as a wicketkeeper batsman in the World Cup!

Well played Sanju ❤️
108 runs!!
6 fours 3 sixes !#INDvsSA #SanjuSamson pic.twitter.com/1nBkYtQb1z

— Krrishna dwivedi (@KAakrosh) December 21, 2023

BCCI and Mumbai Lobbyists whenever #SanjuSamson plays an important innings like these:pic.twitter.com/qhwmIENe2e

— Radoo🌶️ (@Chandan_radoo) December 21, 2023