IND vs BAN 3rd T20I: How does Sanju Samson-Suryakumar Yadav’s 173-run stand rank in Top 5 150+ partnerships in T20Is?

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In the IND vs BAN 3rd T20I, Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav forged a 173-run partnership to propel India to a mammoth score of 297/6 in the first innings against Bangladesh on Saturday, October 12.

Sanju Samson played the innings of his life, scoring 111 runs in just 47 balls, while his batting partner Suryakumar Yadav departed after scoring 74 runs from 35 deliveries.

After the early dismissal of opener Abhishek Sharma, Samson and Suryakumar took the reigns of the match in their hands, hitting a flurry of boundaries on their way to one of the highest partnerships in T20I matches.

Other than this scintillating partnership, India also saw strong performances from Riyan Parag and Hardik Pandya, who scored crucial runs at the end stage to take the total to 297 - the highest score by a Test-playing nation in T20I matches.

However, the main reason for India's gigantic first-innings total is Samson and Suryakumar's performances. Let's have a look at how their 173-run stint ranks among the top five 150+ run partnerships in T20I history.

#5. Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam (203*) - South Africa vs Pakistan, 2021

In the third T20I of the 2021 tour of South Africa, Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam forged a colossal 197-run opening partnership while successfully chasing a target of 204 against the Proteas.

Captain Babar Azam led the charge, smashing 122 from 59 deliveries, while Rizwan provided steady support with an unbeaten 73 off 47 balls.

Their partnership, which dominated South Africa's bowling, guided Pakistan to a comfortable nine-wicket victory, with two overs to spare. Babar's knock was an outstanding one, featuring 15 boundaries and a strike rate of over 200.

The stand between him and Rizwan two not only dismantled South Africa's defence but also showcased one of the highest-ever opening partnerships in T20 internationals.

#4. Alex Hales and Jos Buttler (170*) - India vs England, 2022

In the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 semi-final in Adelaide on November 10, England cruised to a dominant 10-wicket victory over India, thanks to an extraordinary 170-run partnership between Alex Hales and Jos Buttler.

Chasing a target of 169, Hales blasted 86 off 47 balls, striking seven sixes, while captain Buttler contributed 80 from 49 deliveries.

India's total of 168/6, helped by Hardik Pandya's quickfire 63-run innings, was dismantled by England's opening stand. The duo of Hales and Buttler displayed aggressive intent from the start, finishing the chase in just 16 overs.

This unbeaten partnership remains one of the most memorable in T20 World Cup history, helping England secure their place in the final, which they ultimately went on to win against Pakistan.

#3. Suryakumar Yadav and Sanju Samson (173) - India vs Bangladesh, 2024

In the 3rd T20I between India and Bangladesh in Hyderabad on Saturday, October 12, Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav put on a colossal 173-run partnership for the second wicket, propelling India to a mammoth 297/6 in their 20 overs.

India's innings started on a shaky note when Abhishek Sharma fell early for just four runs. From there, Samson and Suryakumar built a monumental 173-run stand. Samson played aggressively, smashing 111 off 47 balls with 11 fours and eight sixes, while captain Suryakumar Yadav added a brisk 75 from 35 deliveries, hitting 8 boundaries and 5 maximums.

#2. David Miller and Quinton de Kock (174*) - India vs South Africa, 2022

In the second T20I of the South Africa tour of India, David Miller and Quinton de Kock put up a record-breaking 174-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Chasing a target of 238, the Proteas ultimately fell short and finished at 221/3, but Miller and de Kock's partnership was one to remember for the ages.

Chasing the big total, South Africa found themselves in trouble at 47/3 in the sixth over before Miller and de Kock steadied the innings.

Miller blasted an unbeaten 106 off 47 balls, including eight fours and seven sixes, while de Kock played a crucial role with 69* from 48 deliveries. The partnership helped South Africa recover from early setbacks and kept them in the chase.

Despite their efforts, India's bowlers held their nerve as South Africa finished 16 runs short of the target. The stand between Miller and de Kock was South Africa's highest-ever fourth-wicket partnership in T20I cricket.

#1. Rinku Singh and Rohit Sharma (190*) - India vs Afghanistan, 2024

Rohit Sharma and Rinku Singh forged an unbeaten 190-run partnership for the fifth wicket, helping India recover from a dire position in their third T20I against Afghanistan in Bengaluru. This stands as India's highest partnership in T20I history.

Coming in at 22/4, the duo led a remarkable turnaround. Rohit scored a magnificent 121* off 69 balls, with 11 fours and eight sixes, while Rinku provided solid support, smashing 69* off 39 deliveries. Their record partnership took India to a formidable total of 212/4 in 20 overs.

The partnership played a crucial role in helping India push for a competitive total despite early setbacks, eventually resulting in a tied match and victory in the second Super Over.