Today i.e. September 19, the Asia Cup 2025 will be played between India and Oman. This match played in Dubai can see a change in the batting order of Team India. Where Sanju Samson can open as a wicketkeeper batsman. However, Sanju usually plays at number five.
Sanju Samson’s International T20 figures show that they are the most influential in the opening. Samson has scored 512 runs in 14 innings as an opener. Their average has been 39.4 and the strike rate was 182.2. He has the highest 111 runs in T20 International, which he has made as an opener. While playing at number five, he has scored just 62 runs with a strike rate 131.9 in five innings, so the difference is clear.
India’s current opening pair Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma showed the best game against Pakistan. But Gill’s vigilant game was in discussion. Oman is a relatively weak team. This Mukaba gives Samson the best opportunity to try at the opening so that he can play openly according to his strength in the powerplay.
If Sanju Samson gets an opening opportunity, India can send Gill to number three or four. Where their anchoring rolls can strengthen the middle order. Abhishek Sharma has exploded in Opening. Abhishek-Sanju pair can become the most aggressive option for Team India in Powerplay.