While Pant continues to search for rhythm, Samson has been in blistering touch. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pant has managed 147 runs in seven matches this season, averaging 24.50 with a strike rate of 132.43. His best score remains 68 against Hyderabad, but overall consistency has been missing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Samson, meanwhile, has looked unstoppable. In seven matches, he has smashed 293 runs at an average of 58.60 and a strike rate of 178.65. Most notably, he has already struck two centuries for Chennai this season, underlining his ability to dominate attacks and play match-winning knocks.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The contrast in numbers has only added fuel to the growing conversation around India\u2019s wicketkeeper choice ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Kerala batter\u2019s ODI record is equally impressive. In 16 matches, Samson has scored 510 runs at a superb average of 56.66, including one century and three fifties. His numbers in South Africa are even more eye-catching \u2014 120 runs in just two innings, an important factor considering the 2027 World Cup will be played there.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pant, on the other hand, has featured in 31 ODIs and scored 871 runs at an average of 33.50, with one century and five half-centuries. In South Africa, he has made 101 runs in three ODIs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With conditions in South Africa likely to test technique and temperament, many fans believe Samson deserves an extended run.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, social media has been buzzing with opinion since Samson\u2019s latest IPL heroics. One fan wrote: \u201cHow long can you ignore these numbers? Samson deserves a proper ODI run now.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Another said: \u201cPant is a match-winner, but maybe it\u2019s time to let him focus on Tests and bring Samson into ODIs.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
A third supporter posted: \u201cGive Samson consistency.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, Pant still has his loyal supporters. \u201cPeople forget what Pant can do under pressure. Class is permanent,\u201d wrote one fan. Another added: \u201cOne rough IPL patch shouldn\u2019t decide international careers.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
A third supporter posted: \u201cGive Samson consistency.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With the road to the 2027 World Cup already underway, every ODI opportunity will matter. And right now, Sanju Samson is doing everything possible to make sure his name stays in the conversation. <\/p>\r\n\r\n