Hardik Pandya’s Running Catch Near Boundary steals the Show : India secured a commanding win in the second T20I against Bangladesh, taking a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Thanks to Nitish Kumar Reddy’s explosive 74 off 34 balls and Rinku Singh’s steady 53 from 29 balls, India posted a strong total of 221/9. Reddy and Rinku built a crucial 108-run partnership for the fourth wicket in just 49 balls. Reddy smashed four boundaries and seven sixes, while Rinku hit five boundaries and three sixes. Hardik Pandya also chipped in with 32 runs off 19 balls, including two fours and two sixes.
Not only with the Bat Star Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya also stole the show with a stunning catch against Bangladesh in Delhi when Pandya sprinted 25 meters from deep midwicket to dismiss Rishad Hossain, who was trying to hit a boundary off Varun Chakravarty’s over. Pandya’s quick reflexes and athleticism allowed him to make a diving catch while ensuring he didn’t touch the boundary ropes, earning widespread praise from fans and commentators alike. The catch was hailed as the “catch of the series,” and the crowd went wild in appreciation. This catch reminded many of Suryakumar Yadav’s famous catch in the 2024 T20 World Cup final. In addition to his fielding heroics, Pandya also played a vital role with the bat, scoring a quickfire 32 off 19 balls, which helped India reach a total of 221/9 after a shaky start.
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In response, Bangladesh struggled to keep up with the high target, managing only 135/9 in their 20 overs. Spinner Varun Chakravarty was excellent with the ball, taking two wickets and conceding just 19 runs in his four overs. Mahmudullah offered some resistance for Bangladesh with a 39-ball 41, but it wasn’t enough to prevent an 86-run defeat. India’s comprehensive win secured the series 2-0, with Pandya’s brilliant all-round performance, especially his incredible catch.