Independence Day celebration at Greenfield Stadium became a night to remember for cricket fans as Sanju Samson swiped the limelight. The event was also used to inaugurate the new ₹18-crore LED floodlight system at the stadium by MLA Kadakampally Surendran, getting it set for international and HD broadcasts. After settling in from a colorful laser and musical show, Samson treated the audience to one of the highlights of the evening. At first slip, he made a stunning one-handed catch to send Sachin Baby back to the pavilion for a duck. The KCA President's XI skipper edged the ball, and Samson's quick reflexes while being in the slips did the rest. The catch went viral on social media the moment it was made, with people hailing it as one of the greatest catches in recent times. It also provided initial thrust to the KCA Secretary XI, laying the platform for an engaging contest. Watch the video here: Sir Sanju Samson 🫡💗🔥 vs Kerla President xi 🏏😱🫴✨😻#SanjuSamson pic.twitter.com/zRaBPesKS4 — PSJD_Parody (@P1psjdofficial) August 15, 2025 Also Read | Rajasthan Royals End CSK Talks, Eye Deal with This Franchise for Sanju Samson Sanju Samson Fifty Steers Secretary XI to Thrilling Victory Despite the loss of wickets early, the President's XI came back strongly. Rohan Kunnummal hammered 60 off 29 and Abhijith Praveen hit 47 off only 18 balls. M D Nidheesh contributed a solid unbeaten 29, taking the total to a competitive 184/8 in 20 overs. For the Secretary XI, Sharafudheen did well with 3/25 and Sijomon Joseph took two wickets. The chase started with fireworks from Vishnu Vinod, who hammered 69 off 29 balls, striking 5 fours and 7 sixes. Samson then walked in at No. 4 and anchored the innings with a composed half-century. He scored 54 off 36 balls, mixing aggression with control to keep the chase alive. Drama was created towards the finish as Samson's dismissal had 13 runs required off 8 deliveries. However, Basil Thampi stood firm and sealed the victory by smashing a maximum with two balls to spare. It was more than just a practice match for Samson. This fifty was a reassuring performance ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 squad announcement, ensuring him to stay in India's white-ball circuit.