
Sun Oct 13 10:15:09 UTC 2024: ## India Crushes Bangladesh in Record-Breaking T20I Win
**Hyderabad, India** – India dominated Bangladesh in the third and final T20I match, smashing a record-breaking total of 291/4 to secure a clean sweep of the series. The victory was highlighted by a stunning century from Sanju Samson, who became the second-fastest Indian to reach the milestone in T20I history.
Samson’s century came off just 40 balls, a display of power hitting that left the Bangladesh bowlers helpless. He shared a 173-run partnership with Suryakumar Yadav, who also reached a half-century in style. India’s total was the highest ever by a full-member nation in T20I history, surpassing Afghanistan’s previous record of 278 for three against Ireland in 2019.
The Indian bowlers were equally impressive, with Ravi Bishnoi taking three wickets and becoming the joint-third fastest Indian to reach 50 T20I wickets. Bangladesh struggled to keep up with the run rate, eventually finishing on 164/7.
The victory was a testament to India’s dominance in the series, showcasing their depth and power-hitting capabilities. With the series in the bag, India will likely experiment with its playing XI in upcoming matches.
**Key Highlights:**
* India achieved the highest ever team total by a full-member nation in T20Is with 291/4.
* Sanju Samson smashed a century off just 40 balls, becoming the second-fastest Indian to reach the milestone in T20I history.
* Suryakumar Yadav also scored a half-century.
* Ravi Bishnoi claimed three wickets and became the joint-third fastest Indian to reach 50 T20I wickets.
* Bangladesh failed to keep up with India’s run rate, finishing on 164/7.
**India’s victory marks a strong statement of intent for the team as they prepare for future international matches.**