India set a formidable target of 196 runs against Bangladesh in their T20 World Cup clash in Antigua, thanks to Hardik Pandya's fifty and contributions of over 30 runs each from Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant.
India smashed a record-breaking 13 sixes in the match, along with 12 fours. It was the first time when India hit this many sixes in an innings of a T20 World Cup match.
Bangladesh, opting to bowl first after winning the toss, struggled to contain India's opening pair of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, despite employing a spin-heavy strategy.
Shakib Al Hasan and Mahedi Hasan opened the bowling for Bangladesh. While Shakib conceded runs quickly, Mahedi was more economical. Shakib eventually dismissed Rohit for 23 runs off 11 balls after both openers took early risks.
Bangladesh achieved a breakthrough in the ninth over when Tanzim Hasan Sakib removed both Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav in just three deliveries. Despite Suryakumar's initial six, Tanzim quickly dismissed him.
India continued to score rapidly, with Hardik Pandya smashing four fours and three sixes on his way to a half-century.
Tanzim impressed with his varied pace and bounce, while Rishad Hossain, a standout performer for Bangladesh in the tournament, also delivered a commendable performance despite conceding 14 runs per over and taking two wickets.