INDIA secured a comprehensive victory by 133 runs against Bangladesh in the third and final T20I at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The hosts displayed a complete team performance, marked by Sanju Samsonbrilliant century, Suryakumar Yadavelegant batting and a dominant bowling effort. However, there was one moment that stole the spotlight Hardik Pandya‘s humorous escape from a getaway that had fans divided.
Comedy of Errors: Hardik Pandya’s Endless Escape
The dramatic incident took place in India’s 18th match of the tournament. Against the rhythm of the left wing Mustafizur RahmanPandya found himself in an unexpected situation. On the third ball of the ball, Mustafizur hit an accurate ball, getting Pandya to get an inside edge on his boards. The ball rolled towards the keeper Litton DasWHEREAS Riyan Paragstanding at the non-striker’s end, decided to run for a quick single. Pandya, however, was unaware of Parag’s move as he was hurt at delivery and was not looking up.
By the time Pandya looked up, he saw Parag standing next to him at the striker’s end, resulting in both batsmen being on the same crease. Bangladesh had a golden opportunity to finish but what followed was a comedy of errors.
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Missed opportunity: Bangladesh’s fielding mistake
Litton attempted an underarm shot towards the bowler’s end, with both Pandya and Parag scrambling frantically to get back to safety. In a surprising twist, Litton’s shot went over the bowler, missing the stumps completely. Najmul Hossain Shantopositioned to support, jumped trying to collect the ball, giving Pandya the chance to bowl safely at the non-striker’s end.
This sequence of events was a glaring example of Bangladesh’s failure in the field which allowed Pandya to continue his innings. The missed opportunity eventually proved costly as India continued to pile on the runs, capitalizing on Bangladesh’s mistakes.
The Pandya incident was a significant but humorous moment of the match, illustrating a critical error in the Bangladesh field. Despite miscommunication and fielding mistakes, India maintained their dominance and closed out the match with a big win, sealing the series by a margin of 133 runs.
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