India capitalized on the record-breaking 173-run partnership between Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav, reaching 190/1 in just 13 overs. The Kerala batter was in exceptional form, blasting a stunning century off 40 balls. The Indian skipper also showcased his prowess, contributing a rapid half-century as they relentlessly attacked the Bangladesh bowlers. Following the quick departures of both batters, Hardik Pandya and Riyan Parag were tasked with maintaining the momentum. Toward the end of India’s innings, Pandya executed his signature no-look shot, sending the ball racing for a boundary.
On the final ball of the 19th over, Taskin Ahmed bowled a fuller delivery around the off stump. The Mumbai Indians captain aimed to swing it across the line but mistimed the shot, resulting in a top edge as he didn’t even glance at where the ball was going. The ball sped toward the third man fielder, but due to the quick outfield, it ultimately crossed the boundary line. Impressed by Pandya’s flair, the Twitterverse erupted with discussions about his no-look shot.
— alex (@AlexHivklzzyh) October 12, 2024
Clean
Hardik Pandya striking it clean 💥
#IDFCFirstBankT20Trophy #JioCinemaSports #INDvBAN pic.twitter.com/m97nGgHP0t— JioCinema (@JioCinema) October 12, 2024
The World isn’t ready for Hardik 2.0
We are already feeling the heat of it 🔥😭
Well played my captain @hardikpandya7 pic.twitter.com/dJBhSwnpEv— 𝐊𝐨𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭!𝟎𝐧_👑🚩 (@bholination) October 12, 2024
Bullies
Well played
Well played, Hardik Pandya. 47 runs in just 18 balls with some breathtaking shots. He has got his old power game. pic.twitter.com/mf97gxcUcW
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) October 12, 2024
Hardik Pandya is sooo backkkk!!!!
The tough times are over 😭❤️😭#CricketTwitter #HardikPandya pic.twitter.com/u8IqaqXXE5— Riseup Pant (@riseup_pant17) October 12, 2024
Too good
Hardik, too good. Three terrific innings in the series. 🙌🏼
— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) October 12, 2024
Beast
Hardik Pandya has been at his absolute best with the hitting late in the innings this series. Such clean and well timed hits like years back.
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) October 12, 2024
This is the most dangerous version of Hardik Pandya. None of that 2018, 2020 shit.
— Aditya Saha (@Adityakrsaha) October 12, 2024
Thala woho!
What was that Six Hardik … Thala whooooo
— Archer (@poserarcher) October 12, 2024
