"Absolute fireworks": Fans stunned as India smash record-breaking 297 runs against Bangladesh in 3rd T20I

Published - 12 Oct 2024, 09:27 PM | Updated - 12 Oct 2024, 09:34 PM

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Fans on Twitter reacted after India National Cricket Team posted a gigantic total of 297 runs on the board in the ongoing third T20I against the Bangladesh National Cricket Team. The game between the two teams is taking place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

India opted to bat first, and the Hyderabad crowd witnessed the run festival. After the team lost Abhishek Sharma (4), Sanju Samson stole the limelight with the bat. The keeper-batter destroyed the Bangladesh bowlers and slammed them all over the park with his brutal power hitting.

Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav add 172 runs for India

Sanju Samson was on a rampage as he was all over the bowlers. The keeper-batter slammed his maiden century and ended with an innings of 111 runs. On the other end, it was skipper Suryakumar Yadav who made sure that he continued his golden touch with the bat and played another blinder.

Suryakumar Yadav ended with an innings of 75 runs off 35 balls. He, along with Sanju Samson, made a mockery of the Bangladesh National Cricket Team bowlers and exhibited high-class batting. They added 172 runs for the second wicket and entertained the crowd.

Riyan Parag and Hardik Pandya finish innings on high for India

After that, it was Riyan Parag and Hardik Pandya who took center stage. The two all-rounders cashed on the start given by the top order and added 70 runs together in just 26 balls. Their partnership ensured that the India National Cricket Team went past 250 runs on the board.

While Riyan Parag ended with an inning of 34 runs off 13 balls, Hardik slammed 47 runs off 18 balls. In the end, Rinku Singh slammed a six that powered the India National Cricket Team to a total of 297 runs. This has been the highest-ever total by Men in Blue in the history of the T20I Cricket.

Fans react as India slam 297 runs in 3rd T20I against Bangladesh

As the India National Cricket Team ended with an innings of 297 runs against the Bangladesh National Cricket Team, fans on Twitter reacted to it. They lauded the Suryakumar Yadav-led side for their staggering effort with the bat and gave some joyful reactions. Here are some of them:

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