Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav's blitzkrieg helps India post their highest powerplay score in T20Is | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav went all out against Bangladesh bowlers in the third and final T20I of the series to take India to its highest score Power play a total of 82 runs for 1 wicket in Hyderabad on Saturday.
India's attack came when captain Suryakumar decided to bat first to win the series.
The hosts, who hold an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, made a change from their previous win by 86 runs in Hyderabad.
Leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi comes in for left-arm quick Arshdeep Singh.
Highest Powerplay scores for India in T20Is

India's T20 International cricket team put up some remarkable performances during the powerplay overs. Over the years, several successful starts have showcased the team's explosive hitting abilities.
In the T20 World Cup 2021, India faced Scotland in Dubai where they repeated the feat, scoring 82 runs for 2 wickets in the Powerplay. This performance was crucial to India's comprehensive win and highlighted their ability to capitalize on early overs in high-pressure situations.
Another outstanding performance came against South Africa in Johannesburg in 2018, where the Indian batsmen scored 78 runs for 2 wickets in the powerplay.
In 2023, during a home series against Australia in Thiruvananthapuram, India managed to score 77 runs for 1 wicket in the powerplay. This aggressive start not only thrilled the fans but also put enormous pressure on the Australian bowlers from the start.
Previously, in 2009, India faced Sri Lanka in Nagpur and scored 77 runs for 1 wicket in the powerplay. This game marked an exciting chapter in India's T20 history and showcased India's ability to start strong and maintain momentum throughout the game.