Ind vs Ban 3rd T20: Samson’s century won a thrilling finale. completedIn a thrilling conclusion to the three-match T20 series, India took on Bangladesh at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad today. The hosts completed a whitewash and put up a massive total of 297 runs, courtesy of Sanju Samson’s scintillating century.
Samson’s Record-Breaking Knock
Sanju Samson stole the show with his maiden T20I century, achieving the milestone in just 40 deliveries. This feat made him the third-fastest batter to score a century in T20Is for India. Samson’s explosive innings included 11 boundaries and 8 sixes, leaving the Bangladeshi bowlers hapless.
Suryakumar Yadav’s Brilliant Supporting Act
Suryakumar Yadav played a crucial supporting role, scoring 75 runs off 35 deliveries. In the process, he became the second-fastest Indian batter to reach 2500 runs in T20Is. Yadav’s inning was studded with 8 boundaries and 5 sixes, further accelerating India’s momentum.
Bangladesh’s Steep Chase
In response, Bangladesh faced an uphill task, losing their first wicket on the very first delivery. At the end of the 20th over, they were at 164/7, with Litton Das and Towhid Hridoy attempting to revive their innings. Hridoy (64*) made the highest number of runs from the side of Bangladesh, and Litton Das’s 42 knock reached Bangladesh at 164.
Key Statistics and Milestones
- Sanju Samson’s 40-ball century is the third-fastest by an Indian batter in T20Is.
- Suryakumar Yadav reached 2500 T20I runs in just 68 innings, second only to Virat Kohli (61 innings).
- India’s total of 298 is their highest against Bangladesh in T20Is.
Match Details
- Match: India vs Bangladesh, 3rd T20
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- Toss: India won the toss and chose to bat
- India’s Innings: 297/5 (20 overs)
- Bangladesh’s Innings: 164/7 (20 overs)
Ind vs Ban 3rd T20: Samson’s century won a thrilling finale
