WATCH: Hardik Pandya’s no-look shot during IND vs BAN 1st T20I, creates social media buzz

New Delhi: Indian team’s star all-rounder Hardik Pandya played the role of finisher in the first T20 match against Bangladesh and gave the team a strong victory. During the Indian innings, Hardik Pandya played a shot behind the wicket which you would like to watch again and again. Hardik’s no-look shot is becoming quite viral on social media. After playing the shot, Hardik was seen staring at Bangladesh’s fast bowler Taskin Ahmed. Seeing this shot of his, everyone from the spectators present in the stadium to the commentators were surprised.

In the 12th over of the Indian innings, Hardik Pandya hit boundaries on consecutive balls. During this, he hit a shot on the third ball of Taskin Ahmed’s over that stunned everyone. This no-look shot of Hardik seemed quite dangerous for a moment. However, he took advantage of the bowler’s speed and just let the ball go over the keeper. The ball took the edge of the bat and went for four runs.

Best Shot of #IndvsBan 1st T20i
No look Shot by #HardikPandya
Swag wala Pandya pic.twitter.com/kEXah2RwTB

— Hardik Kohli (@ShortStatus1) October 6, 2024

After this, Hardik hit boundaries on the next two balls as well. He got a full toss on the fourth ball, on which he hit a shot but the bat slipped from his hand and fell far away. On the next ball, he hit a long six and led the team to victory. Hardik scored 39 runs in 16 balls with the help of 5 fours and 2 sixes.

India defeated Bangladesh by seven wickets in the first T20 match with 49 balls remaining. With this, India has taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Chasing the target of 128 runs at Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium, India scored 132 runs for three wickets in 11.5 overs and won the match by seven wickets. Hardik Pandya scored the most runs for India.