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Hardik Pandya Becomes 1st Indian To Achieve This Rare Feat In T20 World Cup History

Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya became the first Indian player to achieve a unique double in ICC T20 World Cup history during his side's match in the Super 8s against Bangladesh on Saturday. During the game, Hardik became the first-ever Indian to have 300-plus runs and 20-plus wickets in the tournament history. While batting, Pandya made a full-fledged return to batting form on a batting-friendly surface, making 50 in 27 balls, with four boundaries and three sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 185.19. While bowling, he got a crucial wicket from wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das.

England Storm Into T20 World Cup Semi-Finals With 10-Wicket Rout Of USA

Pacer Chris Jordan grabbed a sensational hat-trick in his birthplace before captain Jos Buttler's blitzkrieg as defending champions England stormed into the semifinals of the T20 World Cup with a 10-wicket mauling of USA in Bridgetown on Sunday. Making a comeback in place of Mark Wood, Jordan (4/10) mopped up the USA tail by claiming four wickets in five balls, including the hat-trick, in the 19th over as the Americans folded for 115 in 18.5 overs after England opted to bowl.

"Needs To Make Way For A Younger Player": Ex-India Star's Fresh Dig At Shakib Al Hasan After India Rout Bangladesh

Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag criticised Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan's approach in the 197-run chase against India as they suffered a 50-run defeat in the T20 World Cup Super Eight clash on Saturday. After being asked to bat first, Hardik Pandya hammered an unbeaten 50 off 27 balls studded with four fours and three sixes while Virat Kohli scored 37 to guide India to 196/5 in 20 overs. In response, Bangladesh faltered in the middle overs after a decent start as they lost wickets at regular intervals and failed to get over the line. Shakib departed after scoring 11 off seven balls while trying to hit Kuldeep Yadav to a boundary.

India May Be Knocked Out Of T20 WC Super 8 - All Scenarios Explained

Afghanistan's shocking win over former champions Australia has blown Group 1 wide open as far as the T20 World Cup semi-finals are concerned. After India beat Bangladesh on Saturday, Australia needed a win over Afghanistan to also join them on four points. Australia's win would've guaranteed both the teams a place in the semi-finals ahead of their match on Monday. However, a spirited performance from Afghanistan, who also came close to beating Australia last year during the ODI World Cup, means that all four teams can still qualify for the next round heading into the final round of matches.

Watch: England Pacer Chris Jordan Scripts History With Hat-Trick vs USA In T20 World Cup Super 8 Game

England pacer Chris Jordan etched his name in the history books with a hat-trick in the ongoing T20 World Cup on Sunday. The right-arm pacer became the first-ever bowler from England to claim a hat-trick in T20Is. He returned figures of 4 for 10 in 2.4 overs as spirited England bowled out minnows United States for 115 runs in 18.5 overs during their Super Eight match in Barbados, the place of Jordan's birth. USA batted first in the game as England skipper Jos Buttler won the toss and opted to bowl first. The defending champions picked Jordan in place of Mark Wood in the only change to their line-up against an unchanged USA.

"Bias Is Unreal": Sunil Gavaskar Blasted For Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma Opinion Contrast

Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar has come under attack on social media after his contrasting analysis of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's dismissals during the 2024 T20 World Cup match against Bangladesh left fans unhappy. Rohit Sharma had scored a quickfire 11-ball 23 to get India off to a flying start in the powerplay. On the other hand, Kohli played a more measured innings, scoring 37 off 28 balls. However, while Gavaskar praised the selflessness of Indian captain Rohit, he was harsher in his criticism about Virat's dismissal. This led to a lot of unhappy reactions from fans of India's No. 18.

"He's Like The Reserve Bank": Ex-India Star's Massive Praise For Jasprit Bumrah

Pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been showing his true mettle every now and then and guiding Team India to victory in crucial games. In the ongoing T20 World Cup, the star pacer is at his absolute best and consistently delivering top-notch performances. His magnificent three-wicket haul against Pakistan is one of the major highlights of the tournament. It was Bumrah's deadly spell that propelled Team India to win against the arch-rivals Pakistan in a low-scoring encounter.

Kuldeep Yadav Sledges Bangladesh Star in T20 World Cup Match, Internet Says "Took Revenge For Kohli"

The India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup encounter, which the Rohit Sharma and co. won by 50 runs, was interesting in many ways. Apart from the cricket action, emotion seemed like running high. It all started when Bangladesh's Tanzim Hasan Sakib gave a fiery send-off to Virat Kohli. Then Rohit Sharma celebrated aggressively after Litton Das was out. Even, Kuldeep Yadav sledged Bangladesh batter Tanzid Hasan. Kuldeep gesture went viral.

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Hardik Pandya Becomes 1st Indian To Achieve This Rare Feat In T20 World Cup History

England Storm Into T20 World Cup Semi-Finals With 10-Wicket Rout Of USA

"Needs To Make Way For A Younger Player": Ex-India Star's Fresh Dig At Shakib Al Hasan After India Rout Bangladesh

India May Be Knocked Out Of T20 WC Super 8 - All Scenarios Explained

Watch: England Pacer Chris Jordan Scripts History With Hat-Trick vs USA In T20 World Cup Super 8 Game

"Bias Is Unreal": Sunil Gavaskar Blasted For Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma Opinion Contrast

"He's Like The Reserve Bank": Ex-India Star's Massive Praise For Jasprit Bumrah

Kuldeep Yadav Sledges Bangladesh Star in T20 World Cup Match, Internet Says "Took Revenge For Kohli"