Every time you think he has suffered a knockout blow, the revival artist drags himself back on his feet and counterpunches.

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.

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.

In his innings of 39 runs during the India vs Bangladesh 1st T20I, Hardik Pandya smashed five boundaries and two sixes at a strike rate of 243.75.

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.

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In a remarkable feat, Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya surpassed the legendary Virat Kohli to set a new record for finishing the most T20I matches with a six. This milestone came during the first T20I against Bangladesh in Gwalior.

Leg-break bowler Varun Chakravarthy takes 3-31 on his return to international cricket as India beats Bangladesh by seven wickets with 49 balls remaining in the first Twenty20.

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.