In a remarkable display of power and finesse, Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya smashed a no-look boundary during the first T20I match against Bangladesh in Gwalior.
On Sunday, Hardik topped India’s scorecard with an unbeaten 39 off just 16 balls, making short work of the 128-run target set by Bangladesh. One of the highlights was his ‘no-look’ shot—effortlessly guiding the ball over the wicketkeeper’s head off Taskin Ahmed, sparking a viral moment on social media.
Just the start we wanted! Enjoying every moment out there. Thanks for the love Gwalior 🇮🇳❤️ pic.twitter.com/SBkugjsAXr
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) October 6, 2024
India secured a convincing seven-wicket win, chasing down the target of 128 with 49 balls to spare. Bangladesh, after opting to bat, struggled early as Arshdeep Singh (3/14) dismissed both openers, Litton Das and Parvez Hossain Emon, for cheap scores. Despite efforts from Najmul Hossain Shanto (27 off 25) and Mehidy Hasan Miraz (35 off 32), Bangladesh could only manage 127 runs.
No Hardik Pandya Fans will pass without liking this pic 🔥♥️ pic.twitter.com/Z9UP6omhb3
— RVCJ Media (@RVCJ_FB) October 6, 2024
The Indian bowlers maintained control throughout, with Varun Chakravarthy (3/31), Mayank Yadav (1/21), and Washington Sundar (1/12) taking wickets at crucial stages. Hardik Pandya also picked up a wicket towards the end.
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With the bat, apart from Hardik’s blitz, Sanju Samson and captain Suryakumar Yadav contributed with 29 runs each, steering India to a comfortable victory and a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
