New Delhi: Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya went past Virat Kohli to set a new record for finishing most matches with a six in T20Is for India. Hardik achieved the unique feat in the 1st T20I against Bangladesh at the Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior on Sunday, October 06. The all-rounder starred with the bat and the ball as India crushed the visitors by 7 wickets in the 1st T20I to go 1-0 up in the three-match series.
Hardik bowled an economical spell and finished with figures of 1/26 off his 4 overs to help the hosts restrict Bangladesh to 127 runs before slamming a match-winning knock of unbeaten 39 runs during India’s chase. Hardik’s cameo was laced with 5 fours and two sixes as he finished the game in style with a maximum.
The Indian all-rounder hammered a six against pacer Taskin Ahmed to score the winning runs for India and wrap up a dominant victory for the hosts. It was the fifth time that Hardik finished a T20I match with a six as he went past Kohli, who had achieved the feat five times during his T20I career. The legendary MS Dhoni finished three T20Is for India with a six.
Hardik Pandya seals victory in style! 🔥#INDvBAN #IDFCFirstBankT20ITrophy #JioCinemaSports pic.twitter.com/YANovCd1in
— JioCinema (@JioCinema) October 6, 2024
Hardik’s solitary wicket during Bangladesh’s innings also saw him overtake Arshdeep Singh in the list of highest wicket-takers for India in T20Is. He is now the 4th highest wicket-taker for India with 87 wickets from 103 matches and needs only 3 more wickets to topple Jasprit Bumrah from the top spot. Yuzvendra Chahal is the leading wicket-taker for India in T20Is with 96 wickets from 80 matches.
Hardik Pandya’s no-look shot breaks the internet
Hardik played a terrific no-look ramp shot against Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed during his match-winning knock in the 1st T20I. The shot which was arguably one of the highlights of his innings, went viral on social media. Oozing class and confidence, Hardik effortlessly guided a bouncer from Taskin for a boundary.
Hardik Pandey No Look Shot 🥵🔥#INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/fWH9RvjEwq
— 🌠AK Devotee✨SK🎭 (@Akdevoteesk_1) October 6, 2024
After an emphatic victory in the opener, India will look to continue their winning run when they lock horns with Bangladesh in the 2nd ODI of the three-match series at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday, October 09.
Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya surpassed Virat Kohli to achieve a unique feat in the 1st T20I against Bangladesh in Gwalior on Sunday. Pandya slammed an unbeaten 39 in the game to help India chase down the target of 128 runs comfortably. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
