Sanju Samson's Epic Knock Leads India to Record-Breaking T20I Victory Over Bangladesh

Team India set a new benchmark in T20I cricket with a staggering total of 297 runs against Bangladesh, driven by Sanju Samson's explosive century, making history in Hyderabad.

P24 News Media

October 12, 2024

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In a breathtaking display of batting prowess, Team India shattered records during the third and final T20I against Bangladesh in Hyderabad. On Friday, they posted a staggering total of 297 runs for the loss of six wickets, achieving the highest-ever T20I score among Test-playing nations. This remarkable feat was spearheaded by Sanju Samson, whose explosive knock of 111 off just 47 deliveries was nothing short of sensational.

Samson's innings included an astonishing 11 fours and 8 sixes, with a jaw-dropping five sixes hit in a single over bowled by Rishad Hossain. Achieving his maiden T20I century was a milestone that he reached in a mere 40 balls, marking a historic moment for both him and Indian cricket.

Record-Breaking Innings

India's total of 297 runs not only established a new benchmark among Test nations but also positioned them second overall in T20I history, behind Nepal's astonishing score of 314 against Mongolia in 2019. This performance eclipsed Afghanistan's previous record of 278 against Ireland, firmly placing India at the forefront of T20I cricket achievements.

Powerplay Excellence

Under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav, India began their innings on a blistering note, reaching 82 runs for the loss of 1 wicket within the first six overs— their joint-best powerplay score in T20Is. They continued to accelerate, breaching the century mark in just 7.1 overs, setting a record for the fastest hundred for the squad.

Fastest 200 and Boundary Records

India's batting lineup maintained impressive momentum as they reached the 200-run milestone in a mere 14 overs. This achievement stands as the second-fastest 200 in T20I history, trailing only South Africa’s record of 13.5 overs set against West Indies last year. The match was characterized by a staggering 47 boundaries, the highest number recorded by any team in this format, including 22 sixes, making it the third highest tally in a T20I innings.

Sanju Samson's Historic Performance

Sanju Samson's century marks him as the only Indian wicketkeeper to achieve a hundred in T20Is, with his 111 runs being the highest ever recorded by an Indian batter against Bangladesh. Additionally, he holds the record for the fastest fifty against Bangladesh, reaching the milestone in just 22 balls, outpacing the previous record set by Rohit Sharma.

Partnership Records

Samson's standout performance was complemented by a stellar partnership with Suryakumar Yadav, as the duo amassed an impressive 173 runs in just 61 balls. This partnership ranks as the second-highest in T20I history, falling short of the record 193-run partnership between Nepal's Kushal Malla and Rohit Paudel.

Overall, this match not only underscored India’s dominance in T20I cricket but also highlighted individual brilliance, particularly from Sanju Samson, whose remarkable feat will be remembered as a hallmark of India's cricketing legacy.