India made headlines on Wednesday by achieving a remarkable T20I record against Bangladesh, scoring an impressive 222/9 in the second match of the series at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. This new record shattered the previous high of 196, set during the T20 World Cup, thanks to stellar performances from Nitish Kumar Reddy and Rinku Singh, who both scored quick-fire fifties.
After being asked to bat first, India faced early challenges, losing their top three batters during the PowerPlay. However, Nitish and Rinku stepped up, forming a crucial 108-run partnership that turned the match around. In just his second T20I, Nitish launched a series of spectacular sixes, while Rinku aggressively targeted the spinners, hitting a flurry of boundaries.
Hardik Pandya and Riyan Parag continued the assault, contributing vital runs and pushing India past the 200-run mark for the first time against Bangladesh in T20s. The final score of 222/9 highlights India’s dominance and sets a new benchmark in T20I cricket against their rivals.
Top Five Highest T20I Scores by India Against Bangladesh:
- 222/9 – October 9, 2024 (Delhi)
- 196/5 – June 22, 2024 (North Sound)
- 184/6 – November 2, 2022 (Adelaide)
- 180/5 – June 6, 2009 (Nottingham)
- 176/3 – March 14, 2018 (Colombo)
This historic innings not only marks a significant achievement for Indian cricket but also sets the stage for an exciting continuation of the series.
