Sanju Samson delivered a sensational performance, rewriting records as he blazed through to the second-fastest T20I century by an Indian in a thrilling match against Bangladesh. In the final T20I held at Hyderabad on Saturday, Samson, who had faced recent criticism for his inconsistency, made an emphatic comeback, silencing his doubters with a historic century.
Sanju Samson Smashes Second-Fastest T20I Century by an Indian in Stunning Knock Against Bangladesh
Samson’s Explosive Comeback
Coming into the match under pressure due to lackluster performances earlier in the series, Samson unleashed his fury, showcasing his batting brilliance. After India lost Abhishek Sharma early for just 4 runs, Samson, along with captain Suryakumar Yadav, took charge, igniting an incredible recovery that left the Bangladesh bowlers scrambling.
The duo attacked relentlessly, with Samson leading the charge, propelling India to a fiery 82/1 in the powerplay—India’s highest powerplay score in T20Is. Samson’s timing and power were on full display as he dispatched boundaries with ease, punishing the Bangladesh bowlers with a flurry of stunning shots.
Record-Breaking Fifty and a Century to Remember
Sanju Samson’s destructive innings reached a pivotal moment when he smashed his 22nd delivery over long-off for a six, bringing up his half-century. His explosive knock set a new benchmark, making it the fastest T20I fifty by an Indian against Bangladesh, beating Rohit Sharma’s previous record of 23 balls.
But Samson wasn’t finished there. With the scoreboard ticking, he continued his onslaught, hammering five consecutive sixes in the 10th over against Rishad Hossein, taking his score to 92 in no time. He sealed his century with a boundary off Hasan, reaching the milestone in just 40 balls—an incredible feat.
Fastest T20I Centuries by Indians
Samson’s remarkable century places him second on the list of fastest T20I centuries by Indian players:
- Rohit Sharma – 35 balls vs Sri Lanka, December 2017 (Indore)
- Sanju Samson – 40 balls vs Bangladesh, October 2024 (Hyderabad)
- Suryakumar Yadav – 45 balls vs Sri Lanka, January 2023 (Rajkot)
- KL Rahul – 46 balls vs West Indies, August 2016 (Lauderhill)
- Abhishek Sharma – 46 balls vs Zimbabwe, July 2024 (Harare)
India’s Onslaught Continues
With Samson and Suryakumar Yadav in scintillating form, India continued to dominate the Bangladesh bowling attack. Samson’s century not only solidified his place in the history books but also marked the highest individual score by an Indian against Bangladesh in T20Is.
As the Men in Blue eye a historic total, Samson’s incredible innings has set the stage for a memorable victory. His knock, filled with power, precision, and passion, is a reminder of his immense potential and talent.
With this jaw-dropping century, Sanju Samson has once again proven that he’s a force to be reckoned with, and India’s future in T20 cricket looks brighter than ever.
