IND vs BAN / Team India did this miracle for the first time, created a new record in T20I cricket

IND vs BAN: Whenever there is a cricket match in Delhi, some big record is made or broken. In this episode, the second T20I match played between India and Bangladesh also witnessed a new record being set. The Bangladesh captain won the toss and invited India to bat first.

India's start

The Indian innings got off to a very bad start. The Indian opening pair returned to the pavilion in the first three overs. Sanju Samson was dismissed for 10 runs in the second over itself. His partner Abhishek Sharma also got out on the last ball of the next over, scoring 15 runs. Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav also returned to the pavilion cheaply, scoring 8 runs and becoming the victim of Mustafizur Rahman.

Powerplay crisis and Nitish's brilliant performance

After losing 3 important wickets in the powerplay, Nitish Reddy along with Rinku Singh took charge of the Indian innings. Together, the two took the team's score beyond 100 in 10 overs. Nitish hit a brilliant half-century and there was a brilliant partnership of 108 runs between the two. This is India's third-highest partnership for the fourth wicket in T20I cricket.

Team India created new history

After Nitish was out, Rinku also completed his half-century, but he was out after scoring 53 runs off 29 balls. In his innings, he hit 5 fours and 3 sixes. After Rinku Singh was out, Hardik Pandya opened his hands and took India's score beyond 200 runs. In this way, India touched the 200-run mark for the first time in a T20I match against Bangladesh.

Indian team score

The Indian team scored 221 runs for the loss of 9 wickets, which is Team India's highest score after losing 3 or more wickets in the powerplay in a T20I match. Not only this, it is also the highest score of any Asian team in T20I against Bangladesh.

Highest T20I score against Bangladesh

• 224/4 - South Africa, Potchefstroom (2017)
• 221/9 - India, Delhi (2024)
• 214/6 - Sri Lanka, Colombo RPS (2018)
• 210/4 - Sri Lanka, Sylhet (2018)

Conclusion

This T20I match played in Delhi has added a new chapter in the history of Indian cricket. The Indian team not only showcased its strength against Bangladesh but also set a new record. It was a memorable day for cricket lovers, and more such records are expected to be made in the upcoming matches.