India Shatters Records in Final T20I Against Bangladesh: Samson, Suryakumar, and Pandya Dominate

Team India put on a stellar performance in the series-deciding third T20I against Bangladesh, breaking several records with an extraordinary batting display. Sanju Samson blazed his way to the second-fastest T20I century by an Indian, smashing 111 off just 47 balls, including eight sixes. His 173-run partnership with captain Suryakumar Yadav (75 off 35) set up India’s highest-ever T20I total, 297/6. India also equaled their highest powerplay score, reached 100 in 7.1 overs, and crossed 200 in just 14 overs.

Pandya and Parag’s late assault (47 off 18 and 34 off 13, respectively) ensured India’s total of 297/6, the highest by a full-member nation in T20I history. Bangladesh faced a monumental chase but couldn’t match the aggressive batting displayed by India.

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Team India unleashed a record-breaking batting onslaught in the third and final T20I against Bangladesh, winning the match and setting multiple milestones. Sanju Samson’s blistering 111 off 47 balls became the second-fastest T20I century by an Indian, while his 173-run partnership with Suryakumar Yadav (75 off 35) helped India reach their highest-ever T20I total of 297/6. Samson’s innings featured eight sixes and 11 boundaries, showcasing dominance from India. Hardik Pandya’s quickfire 47, alongside Riyan Parag’s 34, solidified the team’s remarkable total.

Records Broken:

1. Highest Score by a Full-Member Nation: India’s 297/6 broke the record for the highest T20I score by a full-member nation. This also became India’s highest total in T20Is, surpassing their previous best of 260/5.
2. Joint-Highest Powerplay Score: India reached 82/1 in the first six overs, tying their highest powerplay score, first set against Scotland in 2021.
3. Second-Fastest Indian Century in T20Is: Samson’s century in 40 balls was the second-fastest by an Indian, following Rohit Sharma’s 35-ball century against Sri Lanka.
4. Fastest to 100, 150, and 200 Runs: India reached 100 runs in just 7.1 overs and crossed 200 in just 14 overs, breaking their own records for the fastest milestones in T20Is.

The dominant partnership between Samson and Suryakumar, followed by the finishing blows from Hardik Pandya and Riyan Parag, left Bangladesh chasing an almost impossible target. India’s batting performance highlighted their unmatched prowess in the shortest format and helped them claim a comprehensive series victory.