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Abhishek managed just two fifties in 8 matches. His best performance came in the final against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Sanju Samson said that his partnership with Abhishek Sharma is not a tale of ice and fire, but a story of fire and fire. Samson opened up on his chemistry with the southpaw, one that helped India in the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
The two added 98 runs for the opening wicket, with the Men in Blue reaching 255 in their allotted 20 overs. Samson enjoys batting with Abhishek, and the two are good friends, which keeps things simple during matches.
“We are not ice and fire, we are fire and fire. Sometimes he fires with the bat, sometimes I do. We have been batting together since 2024 and have a Kerala-Punjabi friendship. We don’t complicate things.
“He asks me about the ball, and I tell him to hit a six on a normal delivery. Abhishek is brave, and I love his character. I love the partnership with him on and off the field,” Sanju Samson said at the India Today conclave.
Samson was not a part of the original playing XI and was recalled to the side after the failure of Abhishek. He hit three consecutive fifties in the must-win matches as India clinched the World Cup trophy for the third time. Samson was named the Player of the Tournament. On the other hand, Abhishek managed just two fifties in 8 matches. His best performance came in the final against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium.