In a thrilling display of power-hitting, Sanju Samson made his mark in India’s T20I history by smashing 30 runs off a single over against Bangladesh in Hyderabad during the 3rd T20I of the series. Facing Rishad Hossain, Samson went on an absolute rampage, hitting five consecutive sixes, marking one of the most destructive overs in Indian cricket’s T20 record books.
With this feat, Samson became part of an elite list of Indian cricketers who have scored the most runs in a single over in T20Is. His explosive hitting saw him match the 30-run milestone achieved by Ruturaj Gaikwad and Tilak Varma against Glenn Maxwell in 2023.
Here’s a look at India’s biggest over totals in T20I history:
- 36 runs: Yuvraj Singh vs Stuart Broad (ENG) – Durban, 2007
- 36 runs: Rohit Sharma & Rinku Singh vs Karim Janat (AFG) – Bengaluru, 2024
- 30 runs: Ruturaj Gaikwad & Tilak Varma vs Glenn Maxwell (AUS) – Guwahati, 2023
- 30 runs: Sanju Samson vs Rishad Hossain (BAN) – Hyderabad, 2024 (today)
- 29 runs: Rohit Sharma vs Mitchell Starc (AUS) – St. Lucia, 2024
Samson’s blistering over is a testament to his big-hitting capabilities, cementing his place among India’s most aggressive T20I batsmen. His stunning effort helped India dominate the game, putting the Bangladesh bowlers under immense pressure.
