After winning an improbable victory, the right-hander delighted television viewers and social media with an impromptu Bihu dance from his native Assam.
Images from the fourth Twenty20 International between India and England, in Ahmedabad, on Thursday.
the match was won by Royals in both the Powerplays -- with the batters dominating first and the bowlers sealing their win during the chase.
Buttler smashed 12 sixes in his 150, from only 77 balls, while Morgan was almost subdued by comparison, compiling 103 from 88 balls as England scored 418 for six off their 50 overs.
England captain Jos Buttler declined to appeal for obstructing the field, however, saying later that he had not seen the incident clearly and wanted to avoid controversy at the start of the series.
Each year, Samson has played a few match-defining knocks but this time he would have to go the extra mile if the Royals want to win that elusive second title.
The purpose of playing a second string attack in the third T20 International against England was to see "if they can bowl four overs".
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The 1983 World Cup-winning skipper, however, said fans should not be too critical of the team's performance in the semifinals.
South Africa were sent in to bat and posted a formidable 207 for 3 in their 20 overs, before restricting the home side to 149 all out in 16.4 overs of a reply in which the home side struggled from the start.
Images from the IPL 2023 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday
A disappointed Rajasthan Royals will have to focus on better execution of their strategies for a swift turnaround when they face a highly inconsistent yet capable Punjab Kings in their Indian Premier League match in Mullanpur on Saturday.
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The door is open for Test captain Ben Stokes to end his retirement from One-Day Internationals and join England's title defence at the 50-overs World Cup in India later this year.
England's current One-day side is the best cricket unit the country has ever produced, according to former captain Nasser Hussain.
Prabhsimran Singh and Shikhar Dhawan put up a match-winning stand, while Nathan Ellis pocketed a four-wicket haul in Punjab Kings five-run win over the Rajasthan Royals in their IPL match in Guwahati.
Yashasvi Jaiswal's Test career is just nine games old but the great Brian Lara feels if there is anyone who can get close to his lofty feats, including the record 400 not out, it is the 22-year-old southpaw from India.
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Images from the World Cup match between South Africa and England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.
Laxman accompanied Team India as its coach during its two T20I match series against Ireland,
England's white-ball captain Jos Buttler described Ben Stokes as a 'once-in-a-generation player', while his predecessor Eoin Morgan hailed him as a 'true leader'.
England produced a brilliant comeback to beat Australia by two runs on the final ball of their first T20 international in Southampton on Friday after the visitors looked to be cruising to victory in their first competitive match for six months.
England opener Jason Roy smashed his way back into form with 113 from 91 balls but the tourists lost from a commanding position as South Africa claimed victory by 27 runs in the first One-Day International at Manguang Oval in Bloemfontein, on Friday.
IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between England and Ireland in Melbourne on Wednesday
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England, who were blown away by the visitors at Southampton, will back themselves to make a strong comeback.
In the 16th over of South Africa's innings, Chahar showed extraordinary game awareness and was quick to notice that Tristan Stubbs was backing up too far and outside his crease at the non-striker's end.
Royals core comprises of three Englishmen -- Stokes, Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer and their Australian skipper Steve Smith.
England all-rounder Moeen Ali said he has closed the door on a return to Test cricket after having an "honest" conversation with coach Brendon McCullum.
Statistical highlights of the second day's play in the third cricket Test between India and England in Southampton on Monday.
With 125 runs in three matches including two half-centuries, Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has made his best start yet to the IPL.
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