Sanju Samson's long-awaited maiden international century, achieved in the recent ODI against South Africa, has been hailed by former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar as a career-defining moment. Gavaskar expressed that this century will bring a transformative change to Samson's career, highlighting the talent he possesses. Samson, who scored 108 off 114 balls, played a crucial role in India's total of 296/8, contributing significantly to their series-clinching victory.

The batsman acknowledged the emotional significance of the achievement, emphasizing the hard work invested both physically and mentally. Samson's partnership with Tilak Varma, who scored 52, played a pivotal role in stabilizing India's innings after early setbacks. The series concluded with India securing a 2-1 victory over South Africa.