India sets boundary record with 232 runs in thrilling T20I against Bangladesh

In a dazzling performance on October 12, 2024, India racked up 297/6 against Bangladesh in Hyderabad, setting several records. The highlight of the innings was the 232 runs scored through boundaries—comprising 25 fours and 22 sixes—the highest by any team in a men’s T20I. Sanju Samson led the charge with a blistering 111 off 47 balls, becoming the first Indian wicketkeeper to score a century in T20Is. His knock, filled with powerful strokes, was instrumental in India’s record-setting night.

India’s boundary-filled innings surpassed Nepal’s previous T20I boundary record of 212 runs against Mongolia. Samson’s 40-ball century is now the second-fastest by an Indian, only behind Rohit Sharma’s 35-ball hundred against Sri Lanka in 2017. Suryakumar Yadav also contributed with an explosive 75 off 37 balls, ensuring India reached their highest-ever T20I score​,

The game was a spectacle of consistent aggression, with India scoring 10 or more runs in 18 out of 20 overs. The 82/1 score at the end of the powerplay equaled India’s best-ever start, matching their 82/2 against Scotland in the 2021 T20 World Cup. By the 10th over, India stood at 152/1, marking the second-highest T20I total at that stage in history​,

India reached 200 runs in just 13.6 overs, the second-fastest time achieved by any team in T20Is. This performance not only gave them a series-clinching 2-1 victory but also provided a massive boost ahead of their upcoming Test series against New Zealand, which begins on October 16​,

The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium witnessed a memorable evening filled with powerful hitting and relentless pressure from India’s top order. Bangladesh, despite their efforts, had no answer to India’s dominance. The match will be remembered for Samson’s stunning century and India’s ability to break records with fearless cricket. Fans eagerly await India’s next series, with the team in prime form and spirits high,