Actor Basil Joseph predicts Sanju Samson's six, gets it right again. Watch
Malayalam actor Basil Joseph predicted Sanju Samson's six from the stands during the CSK vs SRH match at Chepauk. The clip went viral again, echoing his earlier spot-on call from the T20 World Cup final.
Malayalam actor Basil Joseph watched the Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad clash at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai's Chepauk on Monday. Much like his viral prediction during the T20 World Cup final, Basil once again proved why fans are calling him the ultimate “prediction king.” SRH beat CSK by five wickets with six balls left to spare.
A light-hearted video featuring Basil Joseph predicting Sanju Samson hitting a six has now gone viral on social media following CSK’s match with SRH. The clip shows Basil watching the match from the upper stands alongside Riya Shibu and the Athiradi team.
In the now-viral video, Basil is heard saying, “Six adika poran, six adika poran” (“He’s going to hit a six, he’s going to hit a six”), while Riya flashes a thumbs-up beside him. Moments later, Sanju Samson smashed the ball for a six, leaving everyone around them stunned. The Athiradi team erupted in celebration with hugs and high-fives after Basil’s prediction came true.
Here's the video:
Earlier, Basil had similarly predicted Sanju Samson’s six during India’s T20 World Cup final against New Zealand in Ahmedabad — a moment that also went viral online after the crowd burst into cheers.
Basil Joseph and Sanju Samson’s friendship
Basil Joseph and Sanju Samson have shared a close friendship for years. A day prior to the May 18 IPL clash, Sanju attended the pre-release event of Basil’s latest film, Athiradi, in Chennai. During the event, the cricketer jokingly revealed why he turned down a cameo appearance in the film, saying the role offered to him had “too little screentime.”
The duo have often spoken publicly about their friendship in the past. At the event, Basil and Sanju also revealed that they live in the same apartment complex and would often hangout at their respective places.
On the work front, Basil Joseph was last seen in Malayalam film Athiradi, which has been performing well at the box office. The film also stars Tovino Thomas and Riya Shibu, and is slated for its Tamil release on April 24.