In the third and final T20 match against Bangladesh in Hyderabad, Team India delivered an extraordinary performance, defeating the visitors by 133 runs. This massive victory sealed the series win for India, but it also saw many records being made and broken, both by the team and individual players. Let’s dive into the key highlights and the records created during this thrilling encounter.
India’s Highest T20I Score Against a Full Member Nation
In a stunning display of aggressive batting, Team India posted a colossal 297 runs in their 20 overs, marking the highest T20 International score by any full-member cricketing nation. Though Nepal holds the overall record for the highest T20I score (314 against Mongolia), India’s score is the second highest in T20 history among major cricketing nations.
Sanju Samson’s Explosive Century: A First for an Indian Wicketkeeper
Sanju Samson stole the show with his fiery century, scoring 111 off just 47 balls. His blistering innings featured 11 fours and eight sixes. Not only was this the second-fastest T20 century by an Indian, but Samson also became the first Indian wicketkeeper to score a hundred in T20 Internationals. Additionally, Samson showcased his power-hitting by smashing five sixes in a single over, another first for an Indian wicketkeeper.
India Sets Record for Fastest Runs in a T20I Match
India’s batting prowess in this match was unparalleled, as they smashed records for the fastest team to reach 100, 150, 200, and even 250 runs. The Men in Blue raced to 100 in just 7.1 overs and reached 200 in 14 overs, highlighting their intent and dominance right from the start.
Most Boundaries in a Single T20I Match
Team India peppered the boundary line with an astonishing 47 boundaries in their innings. This included both fours and sixes, setting the record for the most boundaries scored by a team in a T20 International.
India’s Third-Biggest Victory in T20Is
India’s 133-run victory over Bangladesh ranks as their third-largest win in T20 history by margin of runs. The only bigger wins by India came against New Zealand (168 runs) and Ireland (143 runs).
Setting the Record for Most T20 Wins in a Calendar Year
With this series win, India continued to solidify their reputation as one of the most successful T20 sides globally. India has now registered 21 wins in 2024, putting them in fourth place on the list for the most T20I wins in a single calendar year. Uganda holds the record with 29 wins in 2023.
India’s Consistent 200+ Scores in T20 Cricket
Team India once again proved their ability to post huge totals, scoring over 200 runs for the 37th time in T20 cricket. This puts them ahead of teams like Somerset, Chennai Super Kings, and Royal Challengers Bangalore, showcasing India’s consistency in setting high targets in the shortest format of the game.
Second Highest Aggregate Total in India
The match saw a total of 461 runs scored between the two teams, placing it second in the list of highest aggregate scores in a T20 match held in India. The top spot is held by Afghanistan and Ireland, who collectively scored 472 runs in Dehradun in 2019.
India’s dominant performance, spearheaded by Sanju Samson’s blistering knock, etched their name in the record books, ensuring that this match will be remembered for its remarkable milestones and India’s continued T20 excellence.
