Indian cricketer's six hits female spectator in stands

In an unfortunate incident during a T20 match between India and South Africa on Friday, Indian cricketer Sanju Samson hit a six that accidentally struck a female spectator in the stands.

The match, held in Johannesburg, marked the fourth T20 of the series.

Opening batsman Sanju Samson delivered a stellar performance, scoring 109 runs off just 56 balls, including six fours and nine sixes.

During the 10th over of the first innings, Samson launched a powerful six off Tristan Stubbs' ball.

The ball hit in the face of a female spectator seated in the off-field stands. Footage showed someone applying ice to her injury as she cried out of pain and discomfort.

Samson also appeared concerned, he immediately apologised to the injured fan. The moment quickly went viral on social media.

His innings was pivotal in India's commanding total of 283-1, during which he hit 10 sixes and seven fours in a remarkable display of batting.

India secured a comprehensive victory, defeating South Africa by 135 runs and clinching the T20I series 3-1.

With this century, Samson became the first player in T20 history to score three centuries in a calendar year.