Hyderabad, India – In a thrilling conclusion to the three-match T20 series, the Indian cricket team celebrated Dussehra and Diwali in style with a dominating victory against Bangladesh. Under the dazzling lights of the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, India emerged victorious by a staggering 133 runs, completing a clean sweep over their neighbors. Winning the toss and opting to bat first, India posted an impressive total of 297 runs for 6 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. This monumental score marks the second highest total in T20 International history, just behind Nepal's record of 314 runs.
The standout performer for India was Sanju Samson, who not only scored his first T20 International century but also etched his name in the record books with the second-fastest century for India, achieved in just 47 balls. His explosive innings included 11 fours and 8 sixes, propelling the team to a formidable position. Surya Kumar Yadav, affectionately known as Surya, contributed a fiery half-century, further solidifying India's strong batting display. In response, Bangladesh struggled to keep pace, managing only 164 runs in their 20 overs.
The Indian bowlers, led by the impressive performance of Bishnoi with three wickets and Mayank Yadav with two, kept the pressure on the Bangladeshi batsmen throughout the match. For Bangladesh, Tauheed stood out, scoring an unbeaten 63 runs off 42 balls, but it wasn't enough to change the course of the game. This match not only marked India's third consecutive victory in the series but also highlighted their dominance, having previously clean swept Bangladesh in the Test series as well.
With this win, Surya has made significant strides as the newly appointed captain of Team India, taking the team to 11 T20 victories under his leadership, surpassing Hardik Pandya in the process. He now ranks fourth among India's most successful T20 captains, trailing only behind the legendary Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli. As the Indian team revels in their success, the fans are left to celebrate a memorable day filled with cricketing excellence, ensuring that this Dussehra and Diwali will be remembered for years to come.
