Bangladesh tour of India: Sanju Samson’s ton secure 3-0 sweep over visitors

Sanju Samson’s first T20 International century powered India to a dominant 133-run victory and a 3-0 series sweep over a lackluster Bangladesh on Saturday.

After India piled on a staggering 297/6 – India’s total was the second-highest in T20I history, having elected to bat first, Bangladesh was unable to pose a threat, finishing at 164/7 in the third and final T20I.

Pacer Mayank Yadav (2/32) and leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi (3/30) spearheaded India’s bowling attack, but it was Samson 111 off 47 balls that stole the show with his scintillating knock.

Samson smashed the second-fastest T20I century by an Indian following Rohit Sharma’s 35-ball effort alongside skipper Suryakumar Yadav, the duo added a dazzling 173-run stand for the second wicket.

Having struggled in the first two matches, Samson was determined to make his mark and he did so in emphatic style.

He set the tone early hammering four consecutive boundaries off Taskin Ahmed in the second over, offering a preview of the explosive innings that followed.

One of the highlights of Samson’s innings was a remarkable six off the back foot against Mustafizur Rahman, a shot that left the experienced bowler shaking his head in disbelief.

Samson reached his century off 40 balls, celebrating with a roar and an embrace from his captain....

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