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India smash highest T20I total vs WI as Samson, Iyer and Tilak go berserk in Ranchi

India set a new benchmark in T20I cricket against West Indies with a blistering 249 for 5 in Ranchi, their highest-ever total in the format against the Caribbean side. Sanju Samson led the charge with an aggressive 82 off 41 balls, while Tilak Varma sealed the innings with an unbeaten 44 off just 18 deliveries, both players showcasing explosive power-hitting.

Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan also chipped in with quickfire fifties, ensuring the hosts piled on runs at a relentless pace. The opening powerplay of 79 for 1 marked their highest-ever score in the format against West Indies, setting a daunting target of 250 for the visitors.

West Indies’ bowling unit struggled to contain the onslaught, with only Roston Chase offering resistance by conceding just 24 runs in four overs while claiming three wickets. India’s dominance underscored their formidable six-hitting prowess in 2026, as they surpassed their previous calendar-year record of 289 sixes in T20Is, a feat no other full-member team had achieved.

The innings highlighted India’s ability to dominate bowling attacks, particularly in the closing overs, where loose deliveries were punished with ease.

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