3rd T20I
Sanju Samson’s first T20I century has propelled India to a series-sweeping victory
India scored 297/6 in 20 overs, where as Bangladesh scored 164 for 7 in 20 overs.
So, finally India beat Bangladesh by 133 runs.
Sanju Samson scored his maiden T20I century, propelling India to a staggering total of 297 for 6— their highest T20I score and the second-highest overall after Nepal’s 314 for 3.
Samson’s explosive innings of 111 off just 47 balls was complemented by Surya Kumar Yadav, who contributed 75 runs off 35 balls in a remarkable 173-run partnership off only 69 balls.
Hardik Pandya (47 off 18) and Riyan Parag (34 off 13) added quick runs at the end, helping the hosts to an impressive tally that included 25 fours and 22 sixes.
This commanding performance allowed India to secure a 3-0 series victory, leaving Bangladesh 133 runs short in veteran Mahmudullah’s final T20I match.
Choosing to bat first in front of a lively Hyderabad crowd, India began cautiously, scoring only seven runs in the first over, which turned out to be the most economical of the innings.
However, they quickly shifted gears in the second over, with Samson hitting four consecutive boundaries off Taskin Ahmed.
Tanzim Hasan dismissed Abhishek Sharma, who misplayed a pull shot to mid-wicket, but Surya Kumar wasted no time, hitting a six to get off the mark.
By the end of the Power Play, after a 19-run over from Tanzim, India was at a strong 82 for 1.
With field restrictions lifted, Samson reached his half-century in just 22 balls, taking Rishad Hossain for 16 runs in one over.
He showcased his power with a stunning shot over extra cover for six.
Things worsened for Rishad in his second over as Samson launched into a barrage, hitting five consecutive sixes for a 30-run over.
Bangladesh’s woes continued as Taskin bowled a beamer, which Surya Kumar followed with another six, bringing up their 150-run partnership.
Samson brought up his century off just 40 balls with a four over Mahedi’s head.
He added two more boundaries before falling to a catch at deep-square leg.
Surya Kumar was dismissed in the next over, caught at deep mid-wicket off Mahmudullah, but Bangladesh faced more punishment.
Tanzim had a rough night as Pandya scored 21 runs off him while Parag toyed with Mahedi at the other end.
Bangladesh’s fielding mistakes compounded their struggles, missing two straightforward run-out opportunities, including one where Litton Das hilariously lobbed the throw over the bowler’s head while Parag and Hardik were caught mid-pitch.
Parag was caught on the boundary in the following over, but the fielder had stepped on the ropes, granting an extra six runs.
Although Tanzim claimed Hardik and Nitish Reddy off back-to-back deliveries, birthday boy Rinku Singh ended the innings with a six off the last ball.
In response, Bangladesh was never really in the chase.
Mayank Yadav bounced out Parvez Hossain Emon on the first ball, which was gloved to Parag at first slip.
Najmul Hossain Shanto and Tanzid Hasan initially took the attack to India, scoring 30 runs in two overs.
However, Tanzid was caught off Sundar at short third man.
Litton quickly found his rhythm, smashing five boundaries in one over off Nitish.
Shanto fell prey to Ravi Bishnoi, who bowled a wicket-maiden.
Towhid Hridoy and Litton formed a 53-run partnership, showing resistance until Litton was caught in the deep.
Mahmudullah fell for just eight runs in his final T20I, while Varun Chakravarthy bowled economically, conceding only 23 runs in his four overs as the required run-rate soared.
Nitish dismissed Mahedi for three runs, and Rishad was caught for a duck off Bishnoi.
Towhid Hridoy reached his half-century with a six and ended unbeaten on 63, the sole bright spot for Bangladesh.
Ultimately, Bangladesh was restricted to 164 runs, while India completed a dominant victory.
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