Team India produced a record-shattering performance in the third and final T20I against Bangladesh, posting a staggering 297/6 in their 20 overs to seal a dominant series victory. The match witnessed a flurry of milestones and jaw-dropping individual performances as India’s top order unleashed a relentless assault on the Bangladesh bowling attack.
Samson’s Explosive Century
The star of the show was Sanju Samson, who delivered a breathtaking knock, hitting India’s second-fastest century in T20I history. The Kerala-born wicketkeeper-batsman reached his maiden T20I hundred off just 40 balls, second only to Rohit Sharma’s 35-ball century against Sri Lanka. Samson’s innings was nothing short of a carnage, as he bludgeoned the Bangladeshi bowlers to all parts of the ground, finishing with 111 off 47 deliveries, which included eight towering sixes and 11 boundaries.
Samson’s innings set the tone for India’s domination and was pivotal in propelling India to a massive total. His innings featured a perfect blend of brute power and elegant strokeplay, leaving the visitors scrambling for answers.
A Record-Breaking Partnership
Samson found the perfect partner in skipper Suryakumar Yadav, who played a blistering knock of his own. The two batters put on a whirlwind 173-run partnership for the third wicket, which came off just 78 balls. Suryakumar’s quickfire 75 from 35 balls, featuring five sixes and eight boundaries, was instrumental in keeping the pressure on Bangladesh and maintaining the explosive tempo set by Samson.
Together, the duo ensured India raced past their previous record for the highest T20I score, posting 297/6, which is now the highest total ever by a full-member nation in T20I history, surpassing Afghanistan’s 278/3 against Ireland.
India’s Record-Breaking Batting Display
India’s innings was not just about individual brilliance; it was a collective batting effort that saw multiple records tumble. The team reached several milestones in a breathtaking display of power-hitting and innovation. Here are some of the key records broken during India’s innings:
- Highest T20I Total by a Full-Member Nation: India’s 297/6 is now the highest score by any full-member nation in T20I cricket, eclipsing the previous record. It also became India’s highest-ever total in the format, beating their previous best of 260/5.
- Joint-Highest Powerplay Score for India: India raced to 82/1 in the first six overs of their innings, matching their highest-ever powerplay score in T20Is. They had previously recorded the same score against Scotland during the 2021 T20 World Cup.
- Fastest to 100, 150, and 200 Runs: India reached their 100-run mark in just 7.1 overs and took only 2.4 overs more to reach 150. The side breached the 200-run barrier in just 14 overs, marking the fastest time the team has reached those milestones in T20Is.
India Sets New T20I Record with Their Highest-Ever Score in the Third T20I Against Bangladesh
Pandya and Parag Finish in Style
Once Samson and Suryakumar departed, India showed no signs of slowing down. All-rounder Hardik Pandya and young Riyan Parag took over the charge, inflicting further punishment on the Bangladeshi bowlers. Pandya’s blitzkrieg saw him score 47 runs off just 18 balls, with four boundaries and four massive sixes.
Parag, too, contributed with an explosive cameo, scoring 34 off 13 balls. Together, the duo added 61 runs in just 25 balls, ensuring India finished with an imposing total of 297/6, leaving Bangladesh facing a daunting task in their chase.
Bangladesh Left Shell-Shocked
For Bangladesh, it was a day to forget as their bowlers had no answer to India’s batting masterclass. Despite the efforts of captain Shanto to shuffle his bowlers and set defensive fields, India’s relentless aggression kept the visitors on the back foot throughout the innings
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