During the fifth T20I against England in February, Jurel kept wickets in place of Samson after a Jofra Archer delivery hit Samson's finger while batting. In 16 matches last season, Samson scored 531 runs in 15 innings at an average of 48.27, with a strike rate of 153.46, with a best score of 86 and five half-centuries. He was the fifth-highest run-getter in the tournament.