Samson said he carried confidence from the previous match and made a conscious effort to give himself extra time at the crease. The approach paid off as he built a strong start with fellow batter Ishan Kishan to help India post a competitive total.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cFeels great. I knew I had some form going from the last game. I thought I needed to make the most out of it and gave myself that extra time,\u201d Samson said after the match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India pushed their score over 250-run mark, which Samson believed was achievable given the way he and Kishan were batting. Despite the solid total, England mounted a strong chase, making it a tense contest until the closing stages.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe know no score is stoppable. We wanted as much as possible. England came close and played really well. It was a good semi-final,\u201d he said, acknowledging the competitive effort from the opposition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Samson also reflected on how teams must adapt to conditions, noting that chasing can often be easier depending on the pitch and match situation. Having played a lot of cricket in recent months, he emphasised the importance of assessing the conditions quickly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
While Samson\u2019s innings was pivotal, he was quick to shift the spotlight to India\u2019s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, praising his impact on the game.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Samson also reflected on how teams must adapt to conditions, noting that chasing can often be easier depending on the pitch and match situation. Having played a lot of cricket in recent months, he emphasised the importance of assessing the conditions quickly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He also described the experience of playing in such a high-stakes match as unforgettable, adding that the team\u2019s primary aim was to secure a positive result. For Samson, contributing to a winning effort mattered far more than personal milestones.<\/p>\r\n\r\n