On the dominant screen, India won a comprehensive 7-wicket win over Bangladesh 1-0 lead in the first T20I at the New Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior. three-match series. Chasing a modest target of 128, Hardik Pandya completed the game with a powerful six reminiscent of former India captain MS Dhoni’s iconic match-winning knocks.
Hardik Pandya finishes in style
India’s chase was clinical from the start. Despite losing opener Abhishek Sharma early, Sanju Samson and skipper Suryakumar Yadav steadied the ship with a 40-run partnership for the second wicket. Suryakumar, known for his quirky batting, played a quick knock of 14 off 29 balls, finding the gaps with ease and keeping the scoreboard ticking over.
Bangladesh tried to respond when Mehidi Hasan removed Miraz Samson (19 off 29), but Nitish Kumar Reddy and Hardik Pandya took control of the chase. Leading from the front, vice-captain Pandya anchored the innings with a 16-ball 39 not out. The all-rounder displayed his trademark power as he drove India closer to the target.
In the 12th over, with just a couple of runs needed, Tashkin bowled a short ball to Ahmed Pandya, who unleashed a thunderous pull shot over the cow corner for a six and sealed the victory in 49 balls. His finish reminiscent of Dhoni’s finish was a crowd pleaser.
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India beat Bangladesh by a paltry 127 runs
Earlier, Bangladesh struggled to find momentum with the bat after winning the toss and electing to bat first. They are managed a total of 127 in just 19.5 oversAn unbeaten 32 off 35 with Mehidy Hasan Miraz. The Indian bowlers led by Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy were exceptional as they took 3 wickets each. Arshdeep’s pinpoint yorkers and Varu’s clever variations proved too much for the Bangladeshi batsmen who were unable to form a solid partnership.
India’s attack was sharp and ensured that Bangladesh never took control of the innings. Despite some late hits from Mehidin, Bangladesh’s total was even on a pitch that offered the bowlers early help but eased up late in the match.
