IND vs BAN: Batters Star As India Thrash Bangladesh In 1st T20I at Gwalior

India on Sunday defeated Bangladesh in the first T20I match by 7 wickets. With the win, India took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series against the Bengal Tigers. India completed a resounding victory, delighting the Gwalior crowd with a scintillating display that saw them finish the match in just 12 overs. Hardik Pandya 's blistering unbeaten 39 off 16 deliveries was the highlight, supported by rapid-fire contributions from the top order. Nitish Kumar Reddy, making his debut, also remained unbeaten, rounding off a dream first appearance. Mayank Yadav bowled with rattling pace in a promising debut while mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy made an impressive comeback to set up India's dominating seven-wicket win over Bangladesh in the series-opening T20 here on Sunday.