Stats - Samson and Tilak show no T20 record is safe in India's brave new world
Samson and Tilak star as India thrash Sri Lanka
India thumped Sri Lanka by 91 runs in the third and final T20I in Rajkot on Sunday, completing a 3-0 series sweep.
Sanju Samson smashed an unbeaten 46 off 31 deliveries, while debutant Rahul Tripathi struck a 35-ball 35 to help India post a formidable 228/5.
In reply, Sri Lanka were bundled out for 137 in 16.4 overs, with Umran Malik taking three wickets.
Samson's record-breaking innings
Samson's knock was his highest score in T20Is, surpassing his previous best of 43 against Sri Lanka in 2021.
The right-hander hit three sixes and four fours in his innings, and his strike rate of 148.39 was the highest by an Indian batter in a T20I innings of 40 or more deliveries.
Samson's innings helped India post their highest total against Sri Lanka in T20Is, surpassing the 225/7 they scored in Cuttack in 2020.
Tilak's impressive debut
Tripathi, who was making his T20I debut, also impressed with a quickfire 35.
The right-hander hit four fours and two sixes in his innings, and his strike rate of 100 was the second-highest by an Indian batter in the match.
Tripathi's innings helped India consolidate their position in the middle overs, and he played a key role in their victory.
Malik's three-wicket haul
Malik was the pick of the Indian bowlers, taking three wickets for 22 runs in his four overs.
The right-arm pacer bowled with pace and accuracy, and he was rewarded with the wickets of Pathum Nissanka, Dinesh Chandimal, and Ashen Bandara.
Malik's performance was a reminder of his potential, and he will be hoping to continue his good form in the upcoming ODI series.
India's dominance in the series
India's 3-0 series sweep was a dominant performance from the hosts.
They outplayed Sri Lanka in all three departments of the game, and they were never really threatened by the visitors.
India's victory will give them confidence ahead of the upcoming ODI series, and they will be hoping to continue their good form.
