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Xtra Time Web Desk: In the first T20I between India and Bangladesh in Gwalior on Sunday, Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya took social media by storm with a stunning 'no-look' boundary. Hardik, who was India's top scorer, played a pivotal role with an unbeaten knock of 39 off just 16 balls, guiding the team to victory. His destructive batting was on full display as he struck three consecutive fours off Taskin Ahmed, including an eye-catching no-look shot that soared over the wicket-keeper's head. Without reacting to the shot, Pandya’s effortless brilliance became an instant viral sensation online.

India secured a comfortable seven-wicket victory in the first match of the three-game series, chasing down Bangladesh’s modest target of 128 with 49 balls to spare. Bangladesh, having opted to bat first, faced an early setback, losing two wickets for just 14 runs. Indian left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh (3/14) dismissed openers Litton Das and Parvez Hossain Emon cheaply, leaving the visitors struggling.

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Just the start we wanted! Enjoying every moment out there. Thanks for the love Gwalior ????????❤️ pic.twitter.com/SBkugjsAXr

— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) October 6, 2024

Bangladesh's captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, scored 27 from 25 balls, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz added a fighting 35 off 32 deliveries. However, their efforts weren’t enough as India’s bowlers maintained control throughout the innings. Varun Chakravarthy with 3wickets, Mayank Yadav and Washington Sundar with one each tightened the grip in the middle overs, with Pandya contributing a late wicket to cap off his all-round performance.

Don’t say Aura, don’t say Swag, just say Hardik Pandya and we’ll understand ???? pic.twitter.com/NIr1oPVZXB

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) October 6, 2024

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India's chase was relatively straightforward. Though Sanju Samson and skipper Suryakumar Yadav chipped in with 29 runs each, it was Pandya’s explosive finishing that sealed the win, completing the chase with 12overs.