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.

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 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.

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'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 created history and went past Virat Kohli to achieve a huge record. The star all-rounder played a match-winning knock against Bangladesh and remained unbeaten on 39 off just 16 balls. He finished the game with a six in the 12th over.