India smash highest T20I total vs WI as Samson, Iyer and Tilak go berserk in Ranchi
· Sports · Times of India, Sportstar, Cricbuzz
India piled up 249/5 against West Indies in the second T20I in Ranchi on Friday, their highest-ever total against the visitors. Sanju Samson top-scored with 82 off 41 balls, including nine fours and four sixes, while Shreyas Iyer made 40 off 18 and Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 44 off 18. Ishan Kishan contributed 43 off 22 deliveries as India’s powerplay score of 79/1 also set a new benchmark against West Indies. The visitors face a daunting 250-run target in the series, with India leveling the five-match series 1-1.
Why it matters
India's explosive batting display, led by Samson and a supporting cameo from Iyer and Tilak, gives them a commanding 1-1 series lead and showcases their dominant home T20I form against West Indies.
Read the original report — Times of India
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