[Watch] Hardik Pandya hits a stunning no-look boundary off Taskin Ahmed during IND vs BAN 1st T20I 2024

Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya showcased his exceptional skills by hitting a stylish no-look boundary off Taskin Ahmed with flair during their 1st T20I match on Sunday, October 6. The game was played at New Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior.

The standout moment came on the third ball of the 12th over. Taskin bowled a back-of-a-length delivery that angled in towards middle and leg. Hardik Pandya leaned back and effortlessly ramped it over the keeper's head, not even glancing back to see where the ball landed.

Here’s a video of the moment:

Chasing a target of 128, Abhishek Sharma was run out for 16 runs off seven balls in the second over. Captain Suryakumar Yadav came out firing, scoring 29 runs off 14 balls, including two fours and three sixes. Sanju Samson also contributed with a solid 29 runs off 19 balls, featuring six boundaries.

Debutant Nitish Reddy finished unbeaten on 16 runs off 15 balls. In the closing stages, Hardik Pandya stole the spotlight with some remarkable shots, ending unbeaten on 39 runs off just 16 balls, which included five fours and two sixes. The Men in Blue secured victory by seven wickets, with 49 balls remaining.

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Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy shine with the ball for India

India won the toss and chose to bowl first. Arshdeep Singh made an early impact by dismissing Litton Das for four runs in the first over. He followed this by removing Parvez Hossain Emon for eight in his next over.

Varun Chakravarthy also played a crucial role in the middle overs, taking the wickets of Towhid Hridoy (12) and Jaker Ali (8). Debutant Mayank Yadav claimed his first international wicket by dismissing Mahmudullah for just one run. Hardik Pandya dismissed tailender Shoriful Islam.

Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (27) and Mehidy Hasan Miraz (35*) put in useful contributed as the visitors were bowled out for 127. Arshdeep and Varun each took three wickets for India.

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