Samson Smashes Five Consecutive Sixes, Rishabh Reaches Century with a Four; Parag and Hardik Dodge Run-Out Amid Confusion: Key Highlights
Rajasthan News

India secured a 133-run victory over Bangladesh in the third T20 match. Batting first on Saturday at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad, India amassed 297 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. In response, Bangladesh managed to score only 164 runs, losing 7 wickets. With this win, India clinched the three-match series 3-0.
Sanju Samson starred for India, scoring a rapid century off just 40 balls before finishing with 111 runs. He hit five consecutive sixes in an over bowled by Rishad Hussain, reached his fifty with a six, and completed his century with a four. The match experienced a brief interruption due to issues with the floodlights
Highlights from the India-Bangladesh Match
- The game was halted during the 9th over of India’s innings due to a floodlight malfunction. After the third ball of the over was bowled, one of the stadium’s light towers went out, causing a temporary suspension of play. However, once the match resumed, India continued to score rapidly.
- Sanju Samson, India’s wicketkeeper-batsman, hit five consecutive sixes in the 10th over against leg-spinner Rishad Hussain. Although he missed hitting a six on the first ball, he followed it up with sixes on the next five deliveries, resulting in a staggering 30 runs from that over.
- Samson reached his fifty with a six and later completed his century with a four. He achieved his fifty in just 22 balls, striking two fours and a six off Rishad Hussain in the 7th over. He then brought up his century with a four in the 13th over, driving the ball in front against Mehdi Hasan. After scoring his century, Samson celebrated by flexing his biceps, marking his first T20 International century and making him the first Indian wicketkeeper to achieve this feat.
- Riyan Parag launched a massive 101-meter six in the 17th over against Sheikh Mahedi Hasan. On the fourth delivery of that over, Parag hit a fuller-length ball for a long six over long-on without moving his feet, contributing to India’s total of 250 runs.
However, there was a moment of confusion when Hardik Pandya and Riyan Parag nearly collided while running. After the third ball of the 18th over struck Hardik’s pad, Parag instinctively took off for a run, leaving everyone surprised.” - Hardik stumbled on the crease, causing both batters to arrive at the batting end at the same time. The wicketkeeper collected the ball and threw it toward the bowler, who was unable to catch it. Meanwhile, Hardik made it to the non-striker’s end and completed the run. The pair batted aggressively, forming a partnership of 70 runs in just 26 balls.
- Hardik stumbled on the crease, causing both batters to arrive at the batting end at the same time. The wicketkeeper collected the ball and threw it toward the bowler, who was unable to catch it. Meanwhile, Hardik made it to the non-striker’s end and completed the run. The pair batted aggressively, forming a partnership of 70 runs in just 26 balls.
- Bangladesh faced a disastrous start while chasing the target of 298 runs, losing a wicket on the very first ball. Parvez Hussain Emon was dismissed by Mayank Yadav without scoring any runs. Mayank delivered a bouncer, which Suryakumar Yadav caught at first slip.”