India's head coach Gautam Gambhir praises team for their impressive performance, as Sanju Samson's century and quickfire innings by Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya lead India to a record total of 297/6 in 20 overs. Bangladesh suffer their heaviest T20I defeat to India by 133 runs, as they are unable to chase down the target of 298. India's previous largest win over Bangladesh was an 86-run victory in New Delhi on Wednesday.
In a remarkable display of dominance, India crushed Bangladesh by a massive 133 runs in a T20I match at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot on Sunday. This victory marked India's biggest ever win in T20I cricket and extended their winning streak to four matches in the ongoing three-match series.
Match Highlights:
India's openers, Sanju Samson and Shikhar Dhawan, laid the foundation for their impressive total with a solid 100-run partnership. Samson smashed a brilliant century off just 54 deliveries, becoming the fastest Indian batsman to reach the three-figure mark in T20I cricket. Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya then provided the late fireworks, smashing quickfire unbeaten knocks of 50 and 31 respectively. Bangladesh's bowlers struggled to contain India's onslaught, with only Shakib Al Hasan managing to pick up wickets.
In response, Bangladesh's batting lineup crumbled under the pressure of chasing down a colossal target of 298. They lost wickets at regular intervals and were eventually bowled out for 164 in 19.3 overs. Liton Das top-scored for Bangladesh with 59, but it was a one-man show as the rest of the batters failed to make significant contributions.
Coach Gambhir Praises Team:
India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, heaped praise on his team for their exceptional performance. He highlighted their "aggressive intent" and "smart cricket" as key factors in their success. Gambhir also singled out Samson for his match-winning knock, saying that it was "one of the best T20I innings I have ever seen."
FAQs:
1. What is the record for India's largest win in T20I cricket? Answer: 133 runs against Bangladesh (2023)
2. Who is the fastest Indian batsman to score a century in T20I cricket? Answer: Sanju Samson (2023)
3. What was the target score set by India in this match? Answer: 298
4. How many runs did Liton Das score for Bangladesh? Answer: 59
5. What was the previous largest win for India over Bangladesh in T20I? Answer: 86 runs (2023) in New Delhi
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