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The Indian cricket team put up a dream display with the ball in their first T20I on home soil since winning the 2024 T20 World Cup as they bowled out Bangladesh for a paltry total of 127 after Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and chose to bowl first at the Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior.
Arshdeep Singh was the pick of the Indian bowlers with stunning figures of 3-14 in 3.5 overs. Playing his first match for the national team after three years, Varun Chakravarthy made a memorable comeback by taking three wickets and giving away 31 runs.
Meanwhile, Mayank Yadav impressed on his international debut with figures of 1-21 in four overs. Hardik Pandya and Washington Sundar took one wicket each.
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India Equal Pakistan's Massive World Record
The incredible performance from India's bowling unit saw them equal the world record for the most times a team has bowled out an opposition in a T20I game. India have now enforced an all-out 42 times, which means they have equalled Pakistan's all-time record.
Most Times All-Outs Enforced In T20Is
Team | Times Bowled Out Opposition In T20Is |
India | 42 |
Pakistan | 42 |
New Zealand | 40 |
Uganda | 35 |
West Indies | 32 |
India Set For Victory
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India's run chase got off to a rapid start as they posted 71 runs in the powerplay, with Suryakumar Yadav and Sanju Samson leading the charge. This is the highest score India have ever posted in the first six overs of a T20I game against Bangladesh.
Both Samson and Suryakumar departed after making 29 runs each. However, the hosts are set to register a big win and take a 1-0 lead in the series.
India's Stunning T20I Record
India are one of just three teams to win the T20 World Cup twice and have an incredible record in the shortest format. The Men in Blue are the most successful team in T20Is with 154 wins in 236 matches. Pakistan are second on the list with 142 wins in 245 matches.