[In Picture] Sanju Samson and Hardik Pandya pose with Hyderabad ground staff after the 3rd T20I against Bangladesh
Indian cricketers Sanju Samson and Hardik Pandya took a moment to pose for photos with the Hyderabad ground staff after the third and final T20I against Bangladesh on Saturday, October 12. India completed a clean sweep, defeating Bangladesh by 133 runs in the final T20I.
After electing to bat first, India delivered an explosive performance, scoring 297/6, the second-highest total in T20I history. Sanju Samson starred with a stunning century, making 111 runs, while Suryakumar Yadav played a captain's knock of 75 runs off just 35 balls.
In response, Towhid Hridoy was the highest scorer for Bangladesh, finishing with 63* runs off 42 balls. The visitors ended their innings at 164/7, falling short by 133 runs.
After the match, keeper-batter Sanju and all-rounder Hardik shared a few photos with the ground staff.
Here’s a snap of the moment:
Hardik Pandya was awarded the Player of the Series for scoring 118 runs over three matches and taking one wicket.
“I wanted to perform and show what I am capable of”- Sanju Samson reflects as he smashes a record-breaking century in the 3rd T20I against Bangladesh
Sanju Samson delivered an outstanding performance, scoring the second-fastest century by an Indian player in just 40 balls during the third T20I against Bangladesh. He now ranks just behind former Indian T20I captain Rohit Sharma, who holds the record for the fastest century off 35 balls.
Reflecting on his innings during the post-match presentation, Sanju said:
“The dressing room energy and the boys really have lots of happiness for me. I am very happy. They are happy that I did well. Playing for the country, you come in with a lot of pressure. That pressure was there, I wanted to perform and I wanted to show what I am capable of. I kept reminding myself I just need to keep it as basic as possible, focus on one ball at a time, keep playing my shots.”
Sanju also received the Player of the Match award for his brilliant knock of 111 runs off 47 balls.