Published 12:56 IST, October 7th 2024
Hardik Pandya Smashes Virat Kohli's Record On The Last Ball Of The IND vs BAN T20I
Hardik Pandya smashed a record held by Virat Kohli on the last ball of the T20 match between India and New Zealand.
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It was an eventful day at office for India's Cricket team as y began ir T20 series against Banglesh . India managed to whitewash Banglesh 2-0 in test series played between two countries. India defeated Banglesh in spectacular fashion to win first T20I. Banglesh h set a target of 128 which India managed to chase in just 11.5 overs. Several Indian players turned out to be key performers such as Arshdeep Singh who toppled Banglesh batting order with his 3/14 in 3.5 overs.
Anor show was put on by Hardik Pandya who impressed with both bat and ball. During process, Hardik Pandya broke a record held by Virat Kohli on very last ball of match.
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Hardik Pandya Smashes Virat Kohli 's Record
During first T20 against Banglesh , Hardik Pandya played a destructive knock of 39 off just 16 balls. He h a strike rate of 243.75. Hardik Pandya got big finish for India as he smashed a six to secure win when India needed one run to win.
As Hardik Pandya smashed six, he broke a record held by star Indian batter Virat Kohli . Virat Kohli h held record for most times to finish a match with a six. Virat Kohli h achieved feat 4 times. Pandya with his powerful shot overtook Virat Kohli to become player with most number of times to finish a match with a six.
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Hardik Pandya has now finished a match five times with a six.
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Pandya Also Overtook Arshdeep In Wickets
Apart from bat, Hardik Pandya also achieved a massive milestone with ball. He became India's 4th highest wicket taker in T20Is. With his lone wicket in match he reached a tally of 87 wickets, overtaking Arshdeep Singh who has 86 wickets in format.
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India's highest wicket taker in T20I remains Yuzvendra Chahal with 96 wickets.
12:56 IST, October 7th 2024