Hardik Pandya continued his role as India's X-factor with a blistering 50 off just 27 balls, propelling his team to a massive 196 for 5 against Bangladesh in a Super 8s match of the T20 World Cup here on Saturday.

The knock was part of India's highest-ever T20I total on this ground. Pandya smashed four boundaries and three sixes in his innings, forging a crucial 53-run stand for the fifth wicket with Shivam Dube (34 off 24 balls).

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Earlier, established batsmen Rishabh Pant (36 off 24 balls) and Virat Kohli (37 off 28 balls) laid the foundation with solid contributions. Seamer Tanzim Hasan Sakib (2/32) was the most successful bowler for Bangladesh.

Brief Scores:

• India: 196/5 in 20 overs (Hardik Pandya 50 not out, Shivam Dube 34, Rishabh Pant 36, Virat Kohli 37; T H Sakib 2/32)