Wow! What can I say about it? India really blew up T20I cricket on the 12th of October, 2024, in the third T20I against Bangladesh in Hyderabad. And if you weren’t able to see it, it’s a pity because it was epic! Just imagine a fireworks show in which cricket balls are fireworks, constantly bursting in the sky. Impressive and stunning! One hundred runs within 4 and 6 per match! And finally, 220 runs out of 230! There is no word to describe this.
A Night to Remember for Samson, Suryakumar, and Hardik
Instead, try to imagine Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav, and Hardik Pandya ‘taking it easy’ against Bangladesh’s bowlers each striking a fifty in this fierce battle. India’s 297 for 6 wasn’t just the nation’s highest T20I score—it was the second-highest by Performed Teams overall! The first spot is taken by Nepal, who went absolutely mental against Mongolia, posting 314 for 3!
Speaking of breaking records, Samson was on another level! The man became the first Indian wicketkeeper to score a century in a men’s T20I. And he didn’t just creep past that milestone—he sprinted there, reaching 100 off just 40 balls. Talk about setting the field on fire! It was the second-fastest T20I century by an Indian, just behind Rohit Sharma’s 35-ball century in 2017. Honestly, it was like Samson had his bat on turbo mode.
The Boundary Bonanza
But here’s where things got really wild. India racked up a jaw-dropping 232 runs through boundaries—yeah, just from boundaries! It broke the previous record of 216 runs by Punjab against Andhra. And in international T20s, the previous highest was 212 by Nepal. No one saw this coming.
In total, India hit 47 boundaries—that’s 25 fours and 22 sixes! It was like every ball was magnetically attracted to the boundary ropes. The previous record for most boundaries in a T20 was 43, but India decided to rewrite the script in style. Even Samson joined the six-fest, smashing five sixes in the tenth over alone! I mean, who does that? The crowd couldn’t stop cheering, and honestly, I was glued to my seat, just soaking it all in.
Fast and Furious: India’s Incredible Run Rate
And get this—India reached 200 runs in just 13.6 overs. Let that number roll around for a second. That’s the second-fastest any team has ever hit 200 in a men’s T20I. If that’s not jaw-dropping enough, India scored 152 runs in the middle overs (7-16), only behind Nepal’s 163 for 1 against Mongolia. So yeah, this wasn’t just cricket; this was an all-out assault.
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By the way, did you know India also scored their fastest-ever team 100? It took just 7.1 overs. Blink, and you’d have missed it! Their previous best was 7.6 overs, but clearly, they had no patience this time.
Suryakumar and Samson’s Magical Partnership
Now, I’ve gotta talk about the partnership between Samson and Suryakumar Yadav. These two were on fire! Their partnership had a run rate of 15.04, the second-highest for a 150-plus stand in men’s T20Is. It felt like every ball was either a four or a six—pure entertainment from start to finish.
India’s Crushing Win Margin
As if the record-building wasn’t enough, India also obliterated Bangladesh, winning with a 133-run margin. As much as India’s third-biggest victory was impressive in the number of tours in male T20Is, it also proved to be the worst loss that Bangladesh has ever undergone.
Truly, the Indians went above and beyond today, and if you missed the game, you should certainly watch the highlights. Furthermore, India now possesses the most 200-plus totals in male T20Is. Thirty-seven! This kind of success is not just leading in the games; it is ultimate dominance.