• Sanju Samson has scored second fastest century for India in the history of the T20 Internationals.

  • Samson smashed 11 boundaries and 8 sixes in his explosive knock against Bangladesh in the 3rd T20I.

IND vs BAN: Fans goes berserk as Sanju Samson smashes second fastest century for India in the 3rd T20I
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In the final match of the three-game T20I series against Bangladesh, Sanju Samson repaid the faith the team management had shown in him by scoring a monumental 111 runs. This innings not only marked his maiden T20I century but also set a new record for India’s highest individual score against Bangladesh in T20 internationals. Samson’s remarkable achievement underscores his potential as a key player for the Indian team in the T20 format.

Historic milestone: Second fastest hundred for India in T20Is

Samson’s explosive performance made him the first Indian batter to score a T20I century against Bangladesh, achieving this remarkable feat in just 40 balls. This innings is also significant as it stands as the second-fastest century in T20I cricket by an Indian, only behind Rohit Sharma’s record of 35 balls, set during a match against Sri Lanka in 2017. This historical context adds weight to Samson’s achievement, elevating his status in the annals of Indian cricket. In total, Sanju Samson hit 11 boundaries and 8 sixes, showcasing his exceptional power-hitting capabilities. His innings not only highlighted his determination to succeed but also emphasized his critical importance to the Indian T20 setup moving forward.

A steady start followed by an onslaught

Entering the match under considerable pressure due to earlier performances of 29 (19) and 10 (7), Samson started cautiously, managing just 3 runs off the first five balls. However, once he found his rhythm, there was no stopping him. In the second over, he launched a fierce assault on Taskin Ahmed, hitting four consecutive boundaries. This early display of aggression not only signaled his intent but also set the tone for an explosive innings, illustrating his capacity to overcome pressure and seize opportunities.

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Building momentum with flair

As he grew in confidence, Samson intensified his assault on the Bangladeshi bowlers, showcasing a wide array of strokes that kept the audience enthralled. He struck a boundary and a six against Mustafizur Rahman in the fourth over, propelling his score into the 30s. The momentum surged further as he executed an impressive sequence of 4, 4, 6 against Rishad Hossain in the seventh over, racing to his half-century. Notably, this half-century was the fastest recorded by an Indian against Bangladesh in T20 internationals, highlighting his ability to accelerate his scoring at will. After that Samson further smashed five consecutive sixes in the ninth over.

Synergistic partnership with Suryakumar Yadav

Samson received valuable support from captain Suryakumar Yadav, who played a crucial role in the innings. Together, they formed a formidable partnership, helping India achieve a joint highest powerplay score of 82/1. Their seamless ability to rotate the strike and find boundaries consistently not only built a solid innings but also placed immense pressure on the Bangladeshi bowlers. This partnership exemplified teamwork and strategy, critical components of successful T20 batting. The duo ultimately added 173 for the second wicket.

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