Hardik Pandya Shines as India Beats Bangladesh by 50 Runs in Antigua
In a thrilling match in Antigua, Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya led Team India to a 50-run victory over Bangladesh. Pandya’s all-round performance earned him the ‘Player of the Match’ award. He shared that words from head coach Rahul Dravid, ‘Luck comes to people who work hard,’ motivated him during tough times.
Match Highlights
India batted first, with contributions from Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Shivam Dube, and Hardik Pandya, who scored an unbeaten 50. India posted a total of 196/5 in 20 overs.
Bangladesh, in their chase of 197, struggled as Indian bowlers Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Arshdeep Singh took crucial wickets. Despite efforts from Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tanzid Hasan, and Rashid Hossain, Bangladesh was restricted to 146/8 in 20 overs.
Key Performances
| Player | Performance |
|---|---|
| Hardik Pandya | 50* runs, 1 wicket |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 3 wickets for 19 runs |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 2 wickets for 13 runs |
| Arshdeep Singh | 2 wickets for 30 runs |
With this win, India has two victories in two games and is closer to the semifinals, while Bangladesh is out of the race.