Hyderabad : Following India’s impressive victory over Bangladesh, star cricketers Hardik Pandya and Sanju Samson took a moment to express their gratitude by posing for photographs with the ground staff at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. This heartwarming gesture quickly garnered attention on social media, showcasing the camaraderie and appreciation between the players and the dedicated crew behind the scenes.
India’s recent triumph was highlighted by Sanju Samson’s outstanding performance, marking his first T20 International century. The Indian team secured a massive 133-run win, completing a clean sweep in the three-match T20 series. The match on Saturday not only emphasized India’s dominance in the format but also showcased a stellar all-round team effort.
Samson opened the innings and dazzled the crowd with an explosive 111 not out off just 47 balls. His innings included 11 boundaries and 8 sixes, placing him as the second-fastest Indian to score a T20I century, just behind Rohit Sharma’s record of 35 balls. Captain Suryakumar Yadav also contributed significantly, scoring 75 runs off 35 deliveries, helping India set a formidable total of 297 runs for the loss of 6 wickets.
India’s score of 297 is now the second-highest team total in T20I history, surpassed only by Nepal’s 314 runs. This impressive feat also marks India’s highest score in T20I cricket, demonstrating their prowess and attacking style throughout the series.
In response, Bangladesh struggled, managing only 164 runs in their 20 overs. The Indian bowlers, particularly Mayank Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi, played pivotal roles in restricting the opposition. Yadav finished with figures of 2 for 32, while Bishnoi took 3 wickets for just 30 runs, ensuring a comprehensive victory for India.
For his remarkable century, Sanju Samson was named Player of the Match, while Hardik Pandya earned the Player of the Series title. Pandya’s consistent performances with both bat and ball were crucial to India’s success, contributing 118 runs at an impressive strike rate of 222.64, alongside valuable wickets throughout the series.
The photos of Pandya and Samson with the ground staff resonated with fans, highlighting the players’ humility and recognition of those who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the smooth running of matches. This gesture not only endeared them further to supporters but also shed light on the collaborative spirit within the sport.
With the T20I series concluded, the Indian team is now gearing up for a three-match Test series against New Zealand, commencing on October 16 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. India aims to replicate their T20 success and secure another clean sweep, which would solidify their position in the World Test Championship final for the third consecutive time, regardless of the outcomes in the Border-Gavaskar series later this year.
As fans celebrate the team’s achievements and the players’ gestures of appreciation, the cricketing world looks forward to more thrilling performances in the upcoming Test series.