India gave an amazing performance Bangladesh By 133 runs in the third and final T20I securing a 3-0 series sweep. In the match played in Hyderabad on Saturday (October 12), India posted a monumental total of 297/6, the highest total by a full member nation in T20I history. This remarkable feat left Bangladesh with an insurmountable task that was essentially a dead rubber. India’s dominance from start to finish highlighted their dominance in the shortest format of the game.
Sanju Samson’s record-breaking innings in Hyderabad
Led India’s batting attack Sanju SamsonHe entered the record books as the first Indian wicketkeeper to score in the T20I century. His sensational knock of 111 off just 47 balls was even overshadowed Suryakumar YadavSuryakumar showed his usual flair as he hit 75 off 35 overs. Hardik Pandya‘s explosive 47 off 18 records provided a late flourish that pushed India’s total to 297/6. The relentless aggression throughout the innings not only set a new team benchmark, but left Bangladesh in disarray as they struggled to grasp the magnitude of their task.
Bangladesh’s inconsistent response: India’s boulderers seal the deal
Faced with a near-impossible target, Bangladesh started the chase with some intent, but quickly slowed down as wickets fell regularly. Although Tovhid Hridoy a fighting, unbeaten 63, his effort alone was not enough to stem the tide of India’s dominance. The chase lost steam after a promising start, with key wickets falling at crucial moments. However, they could only manage 164/7 in 20 overs, never getting close to the massive target and effectively sealing their defeat.
Defending the mammoth total, the Indian bowlers showed no sign of complacency and executed their plans with precision. Ravi Bishnoi, Making a strong return to the T20I side, he was the pick of the bowlers, scoring three wickets to break Bangladesh’s fragile resistance. Mayank moreV, who participated in all three matches of the series, gave good support with two goals of his own. Throughout the game, India’s bowlers and fielders remained sharp, maintaining high standards. This clinical bowling display added the finishing touch to a dominant all-round display by the Indian team.
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Here’s Twitter’s reaction:
India’s 297 is the highest ever scored by a Test playing nation in a T20I. Laying the foundation.
Bash, bash, bash, Bangladesh!
— Iceland Cricket (@icelandcricket) October 12, 2024
After watching Sanju Samson Show SKY 💯 representing all India pic.twitter.com/kMjH7UhHU9
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) October 12, 2024
What 💯, India needs players who bring the X factor. Sanju Samson is here to stay.
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) October 12, 2024
Chettan Vanthalley asr adichalley 🔥🔥🔥
Batted Sanju👏👏— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) October 12, 2024
Tests 🗿
T20I’s🗿
It’s a clean slate! ✅🗒️🇮🇳#Whistle4Blue #INDvBAN
📸: BCCI pic.twitter.com/u1BjdqrwLr— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) October 12, 2024
Team India swept the T20I series by 3-0 🔥#cricket #INDvBAN #TeamIndia #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/x3ldTchJfI
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) October 12, 2024
Congratulations on an amazing T20I career, Mahmudullah 🙌#MumbaiMeriJaan #MumbaiIndians #INDvBAN pic.twitter.com/1ns6KpwUtZ
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) October 12, 2024
It was a knockout 👊🏼#INDvBAN
— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) October 12, 2024
IND Vs BAN 3rd T20I: What a match! #SanjuSamson, #SuryakumarYadav Lead Team India to a record breaking 3-0 victory. pic.twitter.com/LrqmtB5gMV
— Rajdeep Bailung Baruah (@BailungRajdeep) October 12, 2024
India whitewashed T20I series 3-0. pic.twitter.com/mtaJvC5VOz
— Don Cricket 🏏 (@doncricket_) October 12, 2024
