India recorded the highest T20 International total by a full-member nation during the third match against Bangladesh in Hyderabad on Saturday.
India ended its quota of 20 overs with 297 for six on the board. The previous-best by a full-member team was 278 for three, scored by Afghanistan against Ireland in 2019.
India’s previous highest total was 260 for five against Sri Lanka in Indore in 2017.
India could have become only the second team after Nepal to breach the 300-run mark in T20Is but fell three runs short.
India’s attack was led by Sanju Samson, who opened the innings and notched up a century, scoring 111 runs off 47 deliveries. His ton was the second-fastest by an Indian in T20Is.
Captain Suryakumar Yadav contributed with a 35-ball 75. He added 173 runs for the second wicket with Samson, forming the backbone of India’s onslaught.
Riyan Parag and Hardik Pandya played late cameos to ensure India did not lose momentum once Samson and Suryakumar got out.
Highest T20I totals by full-member nations
- India - 297/6 (20) - vs Bangladesh, Hyderabad (2024)
- Afghanistan - 278/3 (20) - vs Ireland, Dehradun (2019)
- England - 267/3 (20) - vs West Indies, Tarouba (2023)
- Australia - 263/3 (20) - vs Sri Lanka, Pallekele (2016)
- Sri Lanka - 260/6 (20) - vs Kenya, Johannesburg (2007)
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