IND vs BAN 2nd T20I: Hardik Pandya eyes ‘Batting and Bowling milestones’ vs Bangladesh

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IND vs BAN: Three-dimensional asset, ticking the boxes in batting, bowling and fielding respectively. He has showcased his ability to perform under pressure and adapt to various match situations in the truncated version in recent years.

The T20 World Cup 2024 final hero has plenty of T20 cricket left in him and is expected to get better over time. Currently, he is part of the ongoing T20I series against Bangladesh. In the opening fixture in Gwalior, he top-scored with an unbeaten 39 off just 16 balls at a staggering strike rate of 243.75.

He constructed his innings with the help of 5 fours and 2 sixes and helped India cross the finishing line. As he heads into the next game, the all-rounder has multiple milestones in his sights and will be curious to make a mark in the next match. The second T20I between Team India and Bangladesh will begin on October 9, Wednesday at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi (7:00 PM).

1) Could go past MS Dhoni, Marlon Samuels, Suresh Raina, and Kieron Pollard:

Hardik Pandya has accumulated 1,562 runs in T20Is and is just 56 runs away from surpassing MS Dhoni (1,617 runs), Marlon Samuels (1,611 runs), Suresh Raina (1,605 runs), and Kieron Pollard (1,569 runs).

2) Could go past Shahid Afridi and Dwayne Bravo:

As things stand, Hardik is tied with Shahid Afridi and Dwayne Bravo, in terms of scoring four half-centuries in T20Is. Meanwhile, a single half-century in the upcoming match would see Hardik Pandya surpass the duo, which would put him in an elite category of all-rounders.

3) Could overtake Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s Wicket Tally:

Hardik Pandya has taken 87 wickets in T20Is, and he is just four wickets away from surpassing veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar's tally of 90. Bhuvneshwar's last T20I appearance was against New Zealand in 2022, and he hasn’t been part of the national squad since. With Bhuvneshwar seemingly out of the current team plans and his comeback looking unlikely, it appears only a matter of time before Hardik surpasses Bhuvneshwar's T20I wicket tally.