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Sanju Samson's 97* Hailed by Mammootty, Mohanlal as India Reaches T20 WC Semis

Sanju Samson's unbeaten 97 guided India to a record T20I chase and a spot in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals. The knock, which surpassed Virat Kohli's previous high score for India in T20 World Cups, was celebrated across Kerala's film industry. Leading stars like Mammootty and Mohanlal took to social media to hail the innings as "fearless" and "masterful." The victory at Eden Gardens has sparked nationwide celebrations, particularly in Samson's home state.

Key Points: Mammootty, Mohanlal Praise Sanju Samson's Match-Winning 97*

  • Samson's 97* leads India to T20 WC semi-final
  • Mammootty, Mohanlal lead celebrity praise
  • Innings is India's 2nd highest in T20 WC history
  • Knock secures record chase at Eden Gardens
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"A fearless statement on the biggest stage": Mammootty, Mohanlal, Prithviraj and others hail Sanju Samson's match-winning knock

Kerala film stars celebrate Sanju Samson's heroic 97* against West Indies that propelled India into the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals.

"A fearless statement on the biggest stage. - Mammootty"

Thiruvananthapuram, March 2

Sanju Samson's match-winning performance in the India vs West Indies clash has received applause from across the country, including the heart of Kerala's film industry.

Samson's fearless stroke play turned the tide in India's favour on Sunday at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, sparking celebrations among fans across the country, especially back home in Kerala.

Leading Malayalam cinema stars including Mammootty, Mohanlal, and Prithviraj took to social media to hail the cricketer, praising his memorable feat against the West Indies.

Mammootty, in an X post, wrote, "What a knock, @IamSanjuSamson. Pure class. Pure dominance. A fearless statement on the biggest stage. Congratulations to the Indian cricket team for marching into the #T20WorldCup2026 Semi Final."

Actor Mohanlal also couldn't stop praising Sanju Samson's "masterful innings" as he added, "Exhilarating to watch @IamSanjuSamson in such sublime form! A truly masterful innings that speaks volumes of his character and talent. Hearty congratulations to the entire Indian team for storming into the #T20WorldCup2026 Semi-Finals. Keep the flag flying high!"

Prithviraj Sukumar also took to his Instagram story and gave a shoutout to Samson. "One of the greatest T20 innings ever! That too in a virtual quarter final on the World Cup stage!"

Actor Nivin Pauly wrote, "India into the SEMIS! What a sensational knock by @imsanjusamson! Take a bow, champion!"

Among others were Tovino Thomas, Dulquer Salmaan, Prakash Raj, and director Basil Joseph who celebrated Sanju Samson's Sunday innings.

Samson carried his bat, leading India's highest successful T20I chase in the T20 WC and at the Eden Gardens. With his sparkling unbeaten 97*, Samson also surpassed veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli (82) to slam the second-highest individual score for India in T20 World Cups.

Samson has opened the batting times in 29 run-chases in T20Is and IPL. This is the first instance of him remaining unbeaten till the end of the innings.

- ANI

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Sarah B
What a thrilling match to watch! Samson played with such calm under pressure. It's great to see the film stars celebrating too – shows how cricket unites everyone in India.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, while the innings was brilliant, the headlines are a bit much. "Greatest T20 innings ever"? Let's not get carried away. It was a superb knock in a crucial match, but we have a habit of extreme hype. Consistency is what will make him a true great.
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Priya S
Seeing Mammootty and Mohanlal tweet about cricket is everything! 😄 Two legends from our cinema praising a legend in the making. Samson's cover drives were pure cinema itself. On to the semis! 🇮🇳
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Rohit P
This is why you back your players! The team management showed faith, and he delivered big time. That shot over extra cover off the fast bowler... sheer class! Hope this is the start of a long and stable run for him in blue.
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Nikhil C
The best part? He stayed not out and finished the game. That's been a question mark before. He answered it on the biggest stage. What a time to get your first unbeaten chase! #Samson

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