Sun Oct 13 07:46:09 UTC 2024: ## India Clinches T20 Series With a Dominant 133-Run Victory Over Bangladesh

**Hyderabad:** India completed a clean sweep of the T20 series against Bangladesh, winning the third and final match by a resounding 133 runs. The victory follows a dominant 2-0 win in the test series earlier this month.

The Indian team put up a record-breaking performance, racking up 297 runs in their 20 overs. **Sanju Samson** stole the show with a blistering century, smashing 111 runs off just 47 balls, including 8 sixes and 11 fours. Captain **Suryakumar Yadav** contributed with a quick-fire 75 runs, while **Hardik Pandya** added a rapid 47 runs off 18 balls.

In reply, Bangladesh struggled to keep up with the blistering run rate, ultimately falling well short of the target. **Tauhid Hridoy** provided some resistance with a valiant 63 not out, but his efforts were in vain as Bangladesh finished on 164 for 7.

**Key Highlights:**

* **India’s record-breaking innings:** India set a new record for the highest T20I total against Bangladesh, surpassing their previous best of 261.
* **Sanju Samson’s century:** Samson’s magnificent century was the highlight of the match, displaying a wide range of strokes.
* **Hardik Pandya’s all-round performance:** Pandya’s power-hitting with the bat, combined with a crucial wicket, earned him the ‘Player of the Series’ award.
* **Bangladesh’s struggle:** Bangladesh never recovered from a poor start and could never mount a serious challenge to India’s dominant score.

With this victory, India has extended its dominance over Bangladesh in both test and T20 formats. The team’s confidence will be boosted as they prepare for upcoming challenges in the international arena.

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