NEW DELHI: India’s star all-rounder Hardik Pandya surpassed legendary batter Virat Kohli to set a brand new file for ending essentially the most T20I matches with a six. Hardik achieved this milestone through the first T20I towards Bangladesh in Gwalior.
Within the match, Hardik showcased his all-round brilliance. With the ball, he claimed one wicket for 26 runs in his 4 overs, sustaining an economic system price of 6.50.
Whereas chasing a goal of 128, Hardik supplied the proper completion, smashing an unbeaten 39 off simply 16 balls, which included 5 fours and two sixes. His blistering knock got here at a strike price of 243.75.
One of many highlights of his innings was a no-look ramp shot over the wicketkeeper’s head, a stroke that exemplified his confidence and trademark swagger. Trusting his energy, Hardik effortlessly despatched the ball to the boundary.
By ending the match with a six for the fifth time, Hardik moved previous Virat, who had achieved the feat 4 occasions.
Moreover, together with his solitary wicket, Hardik (87 wickets) overtook pacer Arshdeep Singh (86 wickets) to grow to be India’s fourth-highest wicket-taker in T20Is.
Yuzvendra Chahal stays India’s high wicket-taker within the format with 96 wickets.
As for the match, India opted to bowl after profitable the toss. Bangladesh struggled all through their innings, with skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto (27 off 25, 1 4, 1 six) and Mehidy Hasan Miraz (35* off 32, Three fours) providing the one notable contributions. Bangladesh was bowled out for 127 in 19.5 overs.
Arshdeep was India’s standout bowler, taking 3/14. Varun Chakravarthy, making his return to the aspect after a two-year hole, claimed 3/31. Mayank Yadav, Washington Sundar, and Hardik Pandya every took a wicket as nicely.
India’s chase began with an unlucky run-out of Abhishek Sharma (16 off 7). Nevertheless, Sanju Samson (29 off 19, 6 fours) and captain Suryakumar Yadav (29 off 14, 2 fours, Three sixes) put collectively an important 40-run stand for the second wicket. Hardik then mixed with debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy (16* off 15, 1 six) to safe a snug victory with a 52-run partnership for the fourth wicket.
Bangladesh’s bowling assault didn’t make a lot impression, with Mustafizur Rahman and Mehidy Hasan taking a wicket every.
Arshdeep was named ‘Participant of the Match’ for his excellent spell, which included the important thing wicket of Litton Das. India now leads the three-match sequence 1-0.