India vs Bangladesh 3rd T20I: Full Match Highlights, Records, and Key Moments
October 12, 2024, Hyderabad: The third and final T20I between India and Bangladesh at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad saw several records shattered and remarkable performances from both teams. Here's a detailed summary of the highlights, key moments, and records set during the match.
India’s Batting Dominance
India put on a spectacular batting display, reaching 297/6 in their 20 overs. The innings was filled with milestones, including the team breaking the record for the highest T20I total by a full-member nation, surpassing Afghanistan's previous record of 278/3 against Ireland in 2019.
Sanju Samson was the star of the Indian innings, smashing a blazing century off just 40 balls, making him the second-fastest Indian to reach a hundred in T20Is. He was supported by Suryakumar Yadav, who also contributed to a massive second-wicket partnership.
Key Moments in India’s Innings:
19th Over: Taskin Ahmed bowled the penultimate over, and the carnage continued. Despite some good deliveries, Hardik Pandya and Rinku Singh took advantage of poor fielding and discipline from Bangladesh. Rinku finished the innings with a mighty SIX, pushing India close to the 300-run mark.
18th Over: Mustafizur Rahman struggled as India’s batsmen went after him. Hardik Pandya was unstoppable, hitting boundaries at will, including two massive sixes that took India’s total past the previous full-member nation record.
Samson and Suryakumar’s Partnership: After India lost Abhishek Sharma early, Samson and Suryakumar built a partnership worth 173 runs, a new record for India in T20I cricket for the second wicket.
16th Over: Mahedi Hasan came back into the attack, but it was too late to stem the run flow. Riyan Parag launched the ball into the stands multiple times, and the Indians kept piling on the runs.
Key Indian Batting Performances:
- Sanju Samson: 103 off 43 balls (Second-fastest Indian T20I century)
- Suryakumar Yadav: 68 off 30 balls
- Hardik Pandya: Quickfire 47 off 18 balls
- Riyan Parag: Contributed with boundaries at crucial stages
Bangladesh’s Response
Bangladesh needed to chase down a massive 298-run target, and they started aggressively but kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Despite some valiant efforts from their middle-order batsmen, Bangladesh struggled to maintain the required run rate, finishing their innings well short of the target.
Key Moments in Bangladesh’s Innings:
13th Over: Hardik Pandya kept things tight, making it hard for Mahmudullah and Towhid Hridoy to find boundaries. Seven runs came from the over, but Bangladesh had already fallen behind the required rate.
12th Over: Ravi Bishnoi struck again, this time removing the dangerous Litton Das, who was looking to go big. Litton’s 42 off 25 balls gave Bangladesh some hope, but his dismissal left the team struggling at 112/4.
9th Over: Towhid Hridoy tried to keep Bangladesh in the game, smashing a six off Varun Chakravarthy over deep-midwicket. However, the required rate was climbing steadily, and the Indian spinners began to apply the brakes.
6th Over: Ravi Bishnoi started his spell with a bang, dismissing Najmul Hossain Shanto for 14. The young leg-spinner bowled a wicket-maiden, putting Bangladesh under severe pressure.
1st Over: Mayank Yadav struck on his very first ball, dismissing Mohammad Naim Emon with a bouncer, caught by Riyan Parag. It was the perfect start for India, leaving Bangladesh at 5/1 in the opening over.
Bangladesh's Key Performers:
- Litton Das: 42 off 25 balls
- Towhid Hridoy: 34 off 22 balls
- Mahmudullah: 30 off 18 balls
Records Broken:
India’s Total of 297/6: India set the record for the highest T20I total by a full-member nation, surpassing Afghanistan's 278.
Sanju Samson’s Century: Sanju Samson became the second-fastest Indian to score a T20I century, reaching the milestone in just 40 balls.
Ravi Bishnoi’s Milestone: Ravi Bishnoi became the joint-second fastest Indian to pick up 50 T20I wickets.
Second-Wicket Partnership: The 173-run stand between Samson and Suryakumar is now the highest second-wicket partnership for India in T20I cricket.
The match was dominated by India's aggressive batting, which left Bangladesh with an impossible chase. India’s comprehensive performance not only led to a huge win but also set multiple records in the process. Sanju Samson's explosive century and the team's all-round performance were the highlights of the night.
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