Expensive power-hitter Hardik Pandya was also at his element, clearing all boundaries once more in the England T20I. He made a half-century in the game played at the Wankhede Stadium against England, thereby repeating the action he did for his team from Pune in the previous match when he scored half a century there.

It came on the third ball of the 15th over when Wood banged in a short delivery outside off. Pandya, with his signature composure, went deep in his crease and sent the ball sailing high over deep mid-wicket. The crowd roared in excitement, and one fan in particular was left in awe of the power and timing of the shot.
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It was a classic Hardik Pandya strike, effortlessly dispatched. Unfortunately, the batter could not carry on the momentum and was dismissed on the very next ball, but his contribution was still valuable, helping India continue to push for big runs.
— rohitkohlirocks@123@ (@21OneTwo34) February 2, 2025
Earlier, England had won the toss and had opted to bowl first on a ground that is known for producing high-scoring games. India started off well with Sanju Samson smashing 16 runs in the first over, but he could not cash in on the early fireworks. Abhishek Sharma, however, was in a different zone altogether. He took the game by storm and smashed a sensational 37-ball century, leaving the England bowlers clueless and searching for answers.
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England claimed some wickets in the middle overs but couldn’t restrain Sharma, who was on a destructive spree. Sharma hit the most sixes by an Indian batsman for a T20I innings and made the highest score for an Indian player in T20Is. His knock was special enough to make the day unforgettable for the fans at Wankhede, who saw a very spectacular performance.