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Hardik Pandya’s latest tweet gives fans a glimpse into his intense gym routine as he works tirelessly to push his limits. With a caption that reads, “Doing everything I can to get stronger and better,” the star all-rounder is seen sweating it out through resistance band workouts, cycling, and weight training. Each picture speaks of his commitment to staying at the top of his game.
The photos in his tweet show him doing different exercises like using resistance bands, cycling, and lifting weights. This shows how focused he is on staying fit and improving his performance.
Hardik Pandya sweats hard in gym
Hardik Pandya, India’s star all-rounder, etched his name in history by breaking Virat Kohli’s T20I record for finishing the most T20I matches with a six. Pandya achieved this unique feat during the first T20I against Bangladesh in Gwalior, showcasing his finishing prowess with a scintillating knock that led India to victory.
Pandya’s All-Round Brilliance
The match was a masterclass in all-round cricket from Hardik. Bowling first, Pandya made an impact with the ball, picking up a wicket and conceding just 26 runs in his four overs at an economy rate of 6.50. His disciplined bowling helped restrict Bangladesh to a modest total of 127 runs.
However, it was with the bat that Hardik truly left his mark. Chasing 128, Pandya came in during a crucial moment and unleashed a blistering innings of 39* from just 16 balls. His knock featured five boundaries and two towering sixes, one of which sealed the match for India. In doing so, Pandya surpassed Kohli’s record of finishing four T20I matches with a six, achieving the feat five times in his career.
One of the highlights of Pandya’s innings was a no-look ramp shot over the wicketkeeper’s head, which demonstrated his flair and confidence. He batted with a strike rate of 243.75, ensuring India cruised to victory with 16 balls to spare.
Climbing the Wicket-Takers’ List
Hardik’s contributions were not limited to batting. With his solitary wicket in the match, Pandya (87 wickets) surpassed fast bowler Arshdeep Singh (86 wickets) to become India’s fourth-highest wicket-taker in T20I cricket. Spinner Yuzvendra Chahal continues to lead the charts with 96 wickets for India in the format.
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Bangladesh Struggle with the Bat
Opting to bat first after losing the toss, Bangladesh struggled to build momentum in their innings. Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto provided a brief spark with his knock of 27 from 25 balls, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz top-scored for the visitors with an unbeaten 35* from 32 balls. Despite their efforts, Bangladesh’s batting faltered, with the team bowled out for 127 in 19.5 overs.
India’s bowling attack, led by Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy, was relentless. Arshdeep delivered a match-winning spell, taking 3/14, including the wicket of key batter Litton Das. Chakravarthy, making his return to the side, also impressed with three wickets for 31 runs. Pacers Mayank Yadav, Washington Sundar, and Hardik Pandya each chipped in with a wicket.
India’s Comfortable Chase
India’s chase began with an early setback as Abhishek Sharma was run out for 16 runs in seven balls. However, Sanju Samson (29 off 19 balls) and captain Suryakumar Yadav (29 off 14 balls) steadied the ship with a 40-run stand for the second wicket. Both batters played with intent, striking boundaries and keeping the required run rate in check.
Pandya then joined debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy (16* off 15 balls) to close out the game in style. Their unbroken 52-run partnership ensured India claimed a comfortable six-wicket victory, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series
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