• India defeated Bangladesh in Match 47 of the T20 World Cup 2024.

  • Hardik Pandya was named Player of the Match for his brilliant all-round performance.

Netizens react as all-round Hardik Pandya leads India to emphatic win over Bangladesh in T20 World Cup 2024
Hardik Pandya shines in India's win over Bangladesh (Image Source: Twitter)

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In a crucial Super 8 clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, India delivered a commanding batting performance against Bangladesh at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, India amassed a formidable total of 196/5 in their allotted 20 overs, setting a challenging target for their opponents.

Hardik Pandya shines with the bat

Rohit Sharma, leading from the front, provided a quick start with 23 runs off 11 deliveries, including 3 boundaries and a six. His aggressive approach set the tone early on. Virat Kohli anchored the innings with a composed 37 off 28 balls, featuring 1 four and 3 sixes. Rishabh Pant contributed a brisk 36 off 24 balls, laced with 4 fours and 2 sixes. Hardik Pandya played a scintillating innings, smashing 50 runs off just 27 deliveries, which included 4 boundaries and 3 sixes. His explosive hitting towards the end bolstered India’s total significantly.

Indian bowlers maintain pressure

Chasing 197 for victory, Bangladesh faced an uphill task against India’s disciplined bowling attack. Despite efforts from Najmul Hossain Shanto, who scored 40 off 32 balls, and contributions from Tanzid Hasan (29 off 31) and Rishad Hossain (24 off 10), Bangladesh faltered in their pursuit. They managed to reach 146/8 in their 20 overs, falling short by 50 runs.

India’s bowling unit displayed collective effort and control throughout the innings. Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah starred with the ball, both picking up 2 crucial wickets apiece. Arshdeep conceded 30 runs in his 4 overs, while Bumrah was exceptional with figures of 2 wickets for 13 runs in his quota of 4 overs. Kuldeep Yadav also made significant contributions, claiming 3 wickets for 19 runs in his 4 overs, further restricting Bangladesh’s scoring opportunities. Hardik also bagged a wicket.

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Hardik’s impactful performance secures victory

Hardik’s all-round brilliance earned him the Player of the Match award. His dynamic batting display, coupled with a crucial wicket during Bangladesh’s innings, played a pivotal role in India’s comprehensive victory. His ability to accelerate the run rate and strike crucial blows with the ball underlined his match-winning capabilities in T20 cricket.

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