Sanju Samson created a big buzz during the third T20I against Bangladesh by hitting his first-ever T20I century, scoring 111 runs from just 47 balls. The excitement reached its peak in the 10th over when Samson jumped from 62 runs to almost a century in no time, hitting five sixes in a row off Rishad Hossainโs bowling.
After starting the over with a calm dot ball, Samson hit the next ball straight over the sightscreen. He didnโt stop there, launching the following balls for huge sixes over long-off, long-on, and deep mid-wicket, adding up to an incredible 30 runs in just that over.
This amazing performance puts Sanju Samson in the special group of Indian batters who have scored big in a single over. Let’s take a look at some other Indian batters who have scored most runs in an over in T20Is.
Yuvraj Singh 36 Runs vs Stuart Broad, Durban, 2007
At the top of our list is Yuvraj Singhโs unforgettable performance against England during the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup in Durban. Facing Stuart Broad, Yuvraj became the first cricketer in T20 history to hit six sixes in a single over, scoring a remarkable 36 runs.
Yuvraj’s powerful batting left Stuart Broad and the entire England team shocked as each ball was sent flying for a six, leaving fans and experts amazed.
This amazing over helped India reach a total of 218/4, leading them to victory. Yuvrajโs name is now part of cricket history, and his record stands as a shining example that every big hitter hopes to achieve one day.
Rohit Sharma & Rinku Singh 36 Runs vs Karim Janat, Bengaluru, 2024
Sometimes, lightning strikes twice. In an unforgettable game against Afghanistan, Rohit Sharma and Rinku Singh teamed up to cause big trouble for bowler Karim Janat.
Sharma started the over with a four, followed by a no-ball, then hit two sixes and a single. But the real action began when Rinku Singh stepped in. He hit three sixes in a row, matching Yuvraj Singh’s famous record of 36 runs in an over.
The match ended in a double Super Over win for India, but this exciting over lit up the stadium and became a memorable moment in T20 history.
Sanju Samson 30 Runs vs Rishad Hossain, Hyderabad, 2024
Sanju Samson, known for his graceful yet strong batting, gave an exciting performance in Hyderabad against Bangladesh. In the third T20I, Samson thrilled the crowd when he hit five sixes in a row during the 10th over, facing young spinner Rishad Hossain.
Samsonโs powerful hitting, sending the ball over the sightscreen, long-off, long-on, and mid-wicket, added 30 runs in just six balls. He went from 62 off 29 balls to the 90s in no time. His amazing effort helped India reach a huge total of 267/3, leaving the Bangladesh bowlers struggling.
Ruturaj Gaikwad & Tilak Varma 30 Runs vs Glenn Maxwell, Guwahati, 2023
In an intense match against Australia, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Tilak Varma teamed up to create a thrilling 30-run over that stunned everyone. In Guwahati, Gaikwad faced Aussie spinner Glenn Maxwell and started the over with a huge six followed by a no-ball that went for four.
Gaikwad didn’t stop there, hitting two more sixes and a single, along with a wide from Maxwell. Tilak Varma added a single to finish the action-packed over, bringing the total to 30 runs.
Although India posted a strong score of 222/3, Australia fought hard and won by five wickets on the last ball. But this exciting over showed Gaikwadโs incredible batting power.
