Mumbai, March 5 -- India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson opened up about his on-field battle with England pacer Jofra Archer during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semi-final, saying he had specifically prepared to face the fast bowler after past encounters where Archer had troubled him.

Archer, previously, before this match, had the Indian wicketkeeper-batter thrice in five innings, and Samson scored just 25 runs at a strike rate of 109 in T20I cricket.

This time, Samson turned the tables, smashing Archer for 38 in 14 balls, with three fours and four sixes during the semi-final match.

Samson played a crucial role in India's thrilling victory over England, producing a commanding knock that helped power the defending champions to a massive...