Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya displayed his remarkable talent by hitting a stylish no-look boundary off Taskin Ahmed during the 1st T20I match on Sunday, October 6, at the New Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior.
The highlight occurred on the third ball of the 12th over, when Taskin delivered a back-of-a-length ball that curved towards the middle and leg. Pandya leaned back and skillfully ramped it over the wicketkeeper’s head, doing so without even turning to check where it landed.
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In pursuit of 128 runs, Abhishek Sharma was run out for 16 runs off seven balls in the second over. Captain Suryakumar Yadav made an aggressive impact, scoring 29 runs off 14 balls, including two fours and three sixes. Sanju Samson added a solid 29 runs off 19 balls, featuring six boundaries.
Debutant Nitish Reddy remained not out on 16 runs off 15 balls. In the final moments, Hardik Pandya took center stage with impressive shots, finishing unbeaten on 39 runs off just 16 balls, which included five fours and two sixes. The Men in Blue clinched victory by seven wickets with 49 balls to spare.
Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy excelled with the ball for India
After winning the toss, India opted to bowl first. Arshdeep made an immediate impact by getting Litton Das out for four runs in the opening over and then dismissing Parvez Hossain Emon for eight in his next over.
Varun Chakravarthy was pivotal during the middle overs, taking the wickets of Towhid Hridoy (12) and Jaker Ali (8). Debutant Mayank Yadav earned his first international wicket by removing Mahmudullah for just one run, while Hardik Pandya took out tailender Shoriful Islam.
Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto scored 27 runs and Mehidy Hasan Miraz contributed 35 not out as the visitors were all out for 127. Both Arshdeep and Varun finished with three wickets each for India.
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