From Rohit's fireworks to Sanju's blitz, a look back at unforgettable batting masterclasses
The numbers speak louder than words: India and Bangladesh have
met 17 times in T20Is, and India has won 16 of those matches. That record is not just the result of better planning or balance-it is built on individual brilliance, with Indian batters repeatedly rising to the occasion with innings that leave Bangladesh with no answers.
As India prepares to face Bangladesh again in the Asia Cup 2025 at Dubai on September 24, let's look back and relive the five most commanding batting performances by Indian stars against their eastern neighbours.
Sanju Samson's 111 at Hyderabad, 2024 - carnage at the Gachibowli
There are innings, and then there are statements. Sanju Samson’s 47-ball 111 in Hyderabad was nothing short of demolishing. With 11 fours and 8 sixes at a strike rate over 236, Samson dismantled Bangladesh’s attack, helping India reach a formidable 297/6, their highest-ever T20I total.
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India won by a huge 133 runs, and Samson earned not only the Player of the Match award but also the admiration of fans who saw him turn potential into performance on the grand stage.
Rohit Sharma's 89 at Colombo, 2018 - the calm before the storm
During the Nidahas Trophy in Colombo, Rohit Sharma demonstrated why he is regarded as one of the most elegant yet destructive openers in cricket. His knock of 89 off 61 balls was a captain’s innings—controlled aggression with 5 fours and 5 sixes.
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India posted 176/3, a target sufficient to restrict Bangladesh to 159/6, winning the match by 17 runs. The innings epitomised leadership: measured acceleration, ruthless shot selection, and the composure of a man in command.
Rohit Sharma's 85 at Rajkot, 2019 - 43-ball masterclass
Rajkot has often been a joyful hunting ground for Indian batters, but on this November night, Rohit turned it into his personal theatre. Chasing 154, he bludgeoned 85 off just 43 balls, peppered with 6 boundaries and 6 soaring sixes.
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India romped home with 26 balls to spare, leaving Bangladesh gasping. This was Rohit at his most brutal—no footwork wasted, no mercy offered.
Rohit Sharma's 83 at Mirpur, 2016 - Asia Cup dominance
In the opening clash of the Asia Cup 2016, Rohit Sharma again proved to be Bangladesh’s frustration. His 83 from 55 balls set the positive tone for India’s tournament, helping them recover from a nervous start to reach a solid 166/6.
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With 7 boundaries and 3 sixes, Rohit responded strongly to Bangladesh’s early breakthroughs, giving India’s bowlers a comfortable target to defend. India then went on to win convincingly by 45 runs, kicking off the tournament with confidence.
Suryakumar Yadav's 75 at Hyderabad, 2024 - innovation at its peak
If Sanju Samson lit up Hyderabad with his power, Suryakumar Yadav showcased his own kind of artistry. His 75 off 35 balls was a quintessential SKY innings: ramps, scoops, and daring strokes that challenge traditional coaching manuals.
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With 8 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of over 214, Suryakumar ensured Bangladesh were thoroughly out of the contest. It was a display of modern T20 batting-innovation perfectly blended with execution.
