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Virat Kohli's Record Broken! Hardik Pandya Achieves A Rare Feat As A Finisher

Rajgeeta Yadav

Hardik Pandya breaks Virat Kohli's record [Source: PTI and @GOAT_078/X.com]Hardik Pandya breaks Virat Kohli's record [Source: PTI and @GOAT_078/X.com]

India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya returned to the T20 format in style after a long break since the Sri Lanka white-ball tour in July. Making his comeback during the first T20I against Bangladesh on Sunday, October 7, Hardik stole the show with a stellar performance. 

His powerful knock of unbeaten 39 off just 16 balls helped India comfortably chase down a 128-run target, showing once again why he is a key player for the Indian team.

Hardik Shines With The Bat And Ball

Hardik Pandya was India's top scorer, remaining unbeaten and smashing five fours and two sixes at a stunning strike rate of 243.75. He delivered a powerful finishing touch to India’s run chase, playing with confidence and class.

In addition to his batting heroics, Hardik was effective with the ball, taking one wicket for 26 runs in four overs, with an economy rate of 6.50. His all-round performance was crucial in helping India gain a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

With his match-winning six, Hardik Pandya broke a major T20I record previously held by Virat Kohli. He has now finished a T20I match with a six on five occasions, surpassing Kohli, who has done so four times. In doing so, Hardik continues to etch his name in the history books of Indian cricket. Additionally, with his wicket in the game, Pandya also overtook Arshdeep Singh to become India's fourth-highest wicket-taker in T20Is, now with 87 wickets to his name.

Most Times Finishing  T20I Match With A Six For India:

  • Hardik Pandya – 5 times
  • Virat Kohli – 4 times
  • MS Dhoni – 3 times
  • Rishabh Pant – 3 times

Bangladesh Struggle Against India’s Bowlers

Earlier in the match, Bangladesh were bundled out for 127 in 19.5 overs. Despite skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto’s 27 and Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s unbeaten 35, the visitors struggled to build momentum. Arshdeep Singh (3/14) was the pick of the Indian bowlers, with Varun Chakravarthy taking three wickets for 31 runs. 

During India's chase, Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav provided solid support before Hardik and debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy sealed the win with a 52-run partnership.