India, March 6 -- Sanju Samson has flipped the script in remarkable fashion, rising to the occasion for India when it mattered most. The wicketkeeper-batter delivered back-to-back Player of the Match performances, first in a virtual knockout against West Indies and then in the semi-final against England. Though he narrowly missed out on centuries with scores of 97* and 89, the impact of those innings was undeniable. Both knocks came under immense pressure and played a decisive role in steering India through two crucial contests.

Samson's timing could not have been better, as he stepped up exactly when India needed someone to anchor the chase and finish the job. What makes his contribution even more striking is how the tournament began fo...