India made history on Wednesday, smashing a new T20I record against Bangladesh with a staggering 222/9 in the second match of the series at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The previous record of 196, set during the T20 World Cup, was completely obliterated thanks to a phenomenal performance by Nitish Kumar Reddy and Rinku Singh, who both slammed quick-fire fifties.
After being asked to bat first, India found themselves in a bit of trouble early on, losing their top three batters inside the PowerPlay. However, Nitish and Rinku took control of the situation, stitching together a crucial 108-run partnership. Nitish, playing just his second T20I, ignited the innings with some spectacular six-hitting, while Rinku followed suit, unleashing a flurry of boundaries against the spinners.
Hardik Pandya and Riyan Parag continued the momentum, adding their own contributions and pushing India past the 200-run mark for the first time against Bangladesh in the shortest format. The final score of 222/9 stands as a testament to India’s dominance and sets a new benchmark in T20I cricket against Bangladesh.
Here are the top five highest T20I scores by India against Bangladesh:
1. 222/9 – October 9, 2024 (Delhi)
2. 196/5 – June 22, 2024 (North Sound)
3. 184/6 – November 2, 2022 (Adelaide)
4. 180/5 – June 6, 2009 (Nottingham)
5. 176/3 – March 14, 2018 (Colombo)
