Team India secured a comfortable victory in the first T20 match against Bangladesh, winning by 7 wickets. Played at the New Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior, the match was full of highlights, but the standout moment came from Hardik Pandya, whose extraordinary no-look shot left everyone stunned.
Hardik Pandya’s Jaw-Dropping No-Look Shot
Pandya, known for his explosive batting, showcased an even more amazing shot during this match. In the 12th over, bowled by Bangladesh’s Taskin Ahmed, Hardik delivered a shot like no other. Without even glancing at the ball, he flicked it backward, earning 4 runs in a surprising way. The shot was an extension of the popular no-look style but with a new twist, leaving viewers and commentators in awe. The video of this remarkable shot quickly went viral, with fans praising his unique talent.
Dominating with Both Bat and Ball
Hardik was not only incredible with his bat but also contributed significantly with the ball. He finished as India’s highest scorer, racking up an unbeaten 39 runs off 16 balls with a strike rate of 243.75. His innings included 5 fours and 2 sixes. Pandya’s finishing touch came when he led India to victory with yet another six, marking the fifth time he has won a match with a maximum. This is a feat no other Indian player has achieved so frequently.
India’s Commanding Win
India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav made the right call by opting to bowl first. Bangladesh struggled to build momentum and were bowled out for 127 runs in 19.4 overs. Varun Chakravarthy and Arshdeep Singh were the standout bowlers for India, each picking up 3 wickets, while Pandya, Mayank Yadav, and Washington Sundar chipped in with 1 wicket each.
In response, India chased down the target with ease, finishing the game at 128/3 in just 11.5 overs. Apart from Pandya’s spectacular innings, Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav contributed with solid scores of 29 runs each, guiding India to a comfortable win.
Pandya’s performance, capped by his no-look shot, was the defining moment in a match where India demonstrated its dominance.
