Mon Feb 03 21:58:41 UTC 2025: ## Samson Suffers Finger Injury During India’s T20 Victory, But Expected to Play in IPL 2025
**Mumbai, India –** India thrashed England by 150 runs in the fifth T20I match in Mumbai on February 3rd, with Abhishek Sharma smashing a century in a 247-run total. However, the match also saw a concerning injury to Sanju Samson.
While batting, Samson sustained a serious finger injury after being hit by a delivery from Jofra Archer. Despite the pain, he managed to hit a six and a four before being caught off Mark Wood’s bowling for 16 runs off 7 balls. He did not keep wicket in the second innings, with Dhruv Jurel replacing him.
Although initially alarming, team management indicated that the injury is not considered severe. Samson was seen enjoying the rest of the match from the dugout, suggesting a precautionary measure rather than a serious setback.
Samson, who captains the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, is expected to be fully fit for the tournament starting March 21st, 2025. Given the time available before the IPL, his participation remains highly likely.
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