Suryakumar Yadav, India’s captain, revealed that head coach Gautam Gambhir emphasized the importance of teamwork before the T20I series against Bangladesh, stating “no one is bigger than the team” ¹ ². This message clearly resonated with the team, as they secured a 3-0 series victory, dominating the third T20I by 133 runs in Hyderabad ¹ ².
India’s batting lineup was on fire, with Sanju Samson smashing a century off just 40 deliveries, and Suryakumar Yadav contributing 75 runs off 35 balls ¹ ². Their partnership of 173 runs for the second wicket helped India post a record score of 297/6 in 20 overs ¹ ².
Key Highlights of the Match:
- Sanju Samson’s Century : 111 runs off 47 balls, including 11 boundaries and 8 sixes ¹ ²
- India’s Record Score : 297/6 in 20 overs, the highest total by a full member ICC nation ¹ ²
- Bangladesh’s Response : 164/7 in 20 overs, with Towhid Hridoy scoring 63* and Litton Das scoring 42 ¹ ²
- Player of the Match : Sanju Samson ¹ ²
- Player of the Series : Hardik Pandya ¹ ²
The team’s performance was a testament to Gambhir’s message, showcasing their ability to work together towards a common goal ¹ ².
