Sanju Samson's Record-Breaking T20I Century

Sanju Samson delivered a stellar performance in the third T20I against Bangladesh, scoring his maiden T20I century in just 40 balls, making it the second-fastest T20I century by an Indian, behind Rohit Sharma's 35-ball record. His explosive innings of 111 runs off 47 balls included eight sixes and 11 fours, contributing to India's record-breaking T20I total of 297/6, the highest ever by a Test-playing nation. Samson's innings was highlighted by hitting five consecutive sixes off Rishad Hossain and forming a significant 173-run partnership with Suryakumar Yadav. This performance marked a significant comeback for Samson, who had faced criticism for previous underwhelming performances. His century was celebrated by fans and praised by commentators, notably Harsha Bhogle, who recognized Samson's potential and character.