Virat Kohli's T20I Record Broken, Hardik Pandya Makes History For India

07.10.2024 - 07:49 sports.ndtv.com

Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya overtook legendary batter Virat Kohli to achieve a unique feat of finishing most T20I matches with a six.

Hardik accomplished this feat during the first T20I against Bangladesh at Gwalior. During the game, Hardik delivered a superb all-round performance.

First while bowling, he took a wicket for 26 runs in his four overs, with an economy rate of 6.50. Later, during a run-chase of 128 runs, Hardik delivered perfect finishing touches with a quickfire 39* in 16 balls, with five fours and two sixes.

His runs came at a strike rate of 243.75. During his knock, Pandya unleashed some fine strokes. This also included a no-look ramp shot over wicketkeeper's head.

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