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.

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

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.

Hardik Pandya, India's star all-rounder, has broken a unique record of Virat Kohli in T20 Internationals. The achievement was made during the 1st T20I against Bangladesh in Gwalior. Pandya stood out with his all-round performance in India's seven-wicket win.

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.