The total runs scored by Sanju Samson in the India versus New Zealand T20I series are shown through his performance which includes 10 runs, 6 runs, 0 runs, 24 runs, and 6 runs. The five-match contest was designed to function as the perfect prelude for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 tournament. Batters had to record multiple matches, which would help them build confidence, while the team tested bowlers through pressure game situations. The required outcome matched India's needs. The majority of the Indian cricket team members performed according to expectations. Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube, and Rinku Singh contributed to the game at various moments. Jasprit Bumrah showed his ability to bowl at a dangerous level. Samson's bat produced no results for him. The wicketkeeper moved up as India’s second opener after Shubman Gill was dropped. The setting created an ideal situation for Samson to demonstrate his skills which would help him secure the T20 World Cup position. Instead, he faltered. Kishan who returned to the Indian team after 786 days confirmed his presence on the field when Tilak Varma was not there. He began his career as India’s backup keeper but later became a direct competitor to Samson. The Kerala batter scored 46 runs during five innings, while Kishan achieved a 36-ball 76 performance in Raipur. The gap between the two parties became clear to everyone. Kishan scored his second half-century in four innings by following up with a 28-ball fifty during the fifth T20I match between India and New Zealand. Kishan scored runs during the powerplay while he successfully handled spin bowlers throughout the middle overs. The left-handed batsman successfully hit six balls against Ish Sodhi during the 12th over to achieve 75 runs from 33 balls. The performance demonstrated exceptional spin-hitting skills. Kishan continued with his performance. He continued to perform until the conclusion of the show. The southpaw achieved his first T20I century after facing 42 deliveries. Glenn Phillips dropped him on 90, but that’s part of the game. He experienced a fortunate period during his successful time. The achievements he received through his efforts. The fans who doubted his ability to start before Samson which will begin to disappear. Samson showed signs of lacking self-assurance for unknown reasons. He continued to retreat while hitting every ball to the back of his stance, which he did against both fast and slow deliveries. He maintained his original method despite facing multiple unsuccessful attempts. His third consecutive match at the India versus New Zealand fifth T20I resulted in another failure to reach double-digit runs. Samson's first international match on home soil showed team management reasons to stop using him in their lineup. Also Read | Pat Cummins Ruled Out of T20 World Cup 2026, 31 Year Old Left Armer Replaces Him Samson escaped dismissal after a thick edge passed Tim Seifert, the New Zealand wicketkeeper, when Kyle Jamieson attacked him during the second over. Lockie Ferguson achieved his second wicket after he had already defeated him by catching him at deep backward point, with Bevon Jacobs making a difficult catch. Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin expressed his opinion about Samson's batting performance right after the dismissal. Ashwin believed his former Rajasthan Royals teammate failed to perform well because he experienced too much pressure. Samson did not deliver his best performance because the T20 World Cup opening position depended on his success. Yuzvendra Chahal shared the same opinion about Samson's most recent batting failure. The results show that Kishan performed better during crucial situations compared to Samson who faced equal pressure. Samson, on the other hand, struggled. Now, all he can hope for is backing from Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir for India’s T20 World Cup opener against the USA on February 7.