# Sanju Samson's T20I Role in India vs New Zealand Series

> Sanju Samson's high-impact T20I form faces selection uncertainty ahead of India's New Zealand series.
- Title: Sanju Samson's T20I Role in India vs New Zealand Series · mint
- Summary: Sanju Samson's high-impact T20I form faces selection uncertainty ahead of India's New Zealand series. Sanju Samson's recent T20I performances against West…
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- Author: PN Vishnu
- Published: 2026-10-19T18:55:12+00:00
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- Topics: sanju samson, india, new zealand, t20i, cricket, seahawks, nfl, news
## Samson's recent T20I form
Sanju Samson scored 168 runs across five matches in India's T20I series against West Indies.
## Selection uncertainty
Samson's spot in the playing XI remains a talking point despite his high-impact performances.
## Team batting options
India has multiple wicketkeepers and batters including Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Tilak Varma.
## Performance highlights
Samson scored 82 off 41 balls in Ranchi and 56 off 23 balls in Hyderabad during the West Indies series.
## Consistency challenges
Samson's three lower scores highlight the difficulty in converting occasional high impact innings into sustained returns.
## New Zealand series schedule
The five T20Is will be played across Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland and Hamilton starting 22 October.
## Preparation concerns
Samson noted only one day of batting practice before the New Zealand series begins.
## Key takeaway

Sanju Samson's recent T20I performances against West Indies highlight his potential but his place in India's next series remains contested.