Notably, Hardik finished as India's top-scorer as India reached their 128-run target with ease. His no-look shot became a major talking point on the internet.

Hardik Pandya's explosive unbeaten 39 off 16 balls, complemented by quick contributions from the top-order batters, guided India to a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the T20I series opener.

Every time you think he has suffered a knockout blow, the revival artist drags himself back on his feet and counterpunches.

In the heart of Gwalior, Hardik Pandya sauntered onto the scene like a rockstar returning to his favourite stage. The Men in Blue were chasing down a modest 128 set by Bangladesh in the first T20I, but Pandya made sure to turn a routine stroll into an all-out swagger show.

India's Hardik Pandya blasted an unbeaten 39 off 16 balls to complete a modest chase and secure a thumping seven-wicket victory with nearly eight overs to spare in the first T20 International against Bangladesh on Sunday.

Hardik Pandya's blitzkrieg against Bangladesh in the first T20I helped him break one of Virat Kohli's all-time T20I records.

Hardik Pandya once again proved his worth as an allrounder in T20 cricket by chipping in with a wicket and scoring an unbeaten quickfire of 39 off 16 balls.

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India's Hardik Pandya blasted an unbeaten 39 off 16 balls to complete a modest chase and secure a thumping seven-wicket victory with nearly eight overs to spare in the first T20 International against Bangladesh on Sunday.

India, captained by Suryakumar Yadav, triumphed over Bangladesh by 7 wickets in the 1st T20I. Hardik Pandya's impressive performance included 39 runs off 16 balls. Post-match, a warm embrace between Pandya and Yadav highlighted the team's camaraderie.