Hardik Pandya credits Suryakumar, Gambhir for wholesome atmosphere in Indian team

India vs Bangladesh: All-rounder Hardik Pandya credited a wholesome atmosphere in the Indian team behind the side's incredible performance against Bangladesh in the 3rd T20I. Hardik said that everyone on the team enjoyed each other's success.

In Short

• India beat Bangladesh by 133 runs in the 3rd T20I
• Hardik Pandya was named player of the series
• Pandya credited team atmosphere behind strong performance

All-rounder Hardik Pandya credited the wholesome atmosphere in the Indian team behind their incredible performance against Bangladesh on Saturday, October 12. India beat Bangladesh by 133 runs in the final T20I match in Hyderabad, to complete a series clean sweep against the Najmul Shanto side.

Speaking to the broadcaster after the match, player of the series Hardik Pandya said that in the Indian team everyone was enjoying each other's success and such environment was helping players to be the best version of themselves.

India vs Bangladesh, 3rd T20I: Highlights | Full Scorecard

Hardik credited India captain Suryakumar Yadav and coach Gautam Gambhir for creating such an atmosphere and said that he feels like doing more every game.

"The kind of freedom the skipper and the coach has given, that has been fantastic to the whole group. That is coming to all the players who are playing. At the end of the day, this sport, if you can enjoy, that's the best way you can get maximum out of yourself. When the dressing room is enjoying, when everyone's enjoying everyone's success, you feel like doing more. I think that has contributed a lot," Hardik said after the conclusion of the series.

Pandya scored 118 runs from 3 matches against Bangladesh at an incredible strike-rate of 222.64. The player also picked up 1 wicket after bowling 7 overs in the series. Asked about his fitness, Pandyua said that he was feeling fantastic and was thankful to God for his recovery.

"Body has been fantastic, God has been kind to help me out. The process continues, nothing changes," the all-rounder concluded.

IND vs BAN, 3rd T20I: Highlights

After India set a record total of 297 runs, the remainder of the game became a mere formality. Bangladesh managed to surpass just the halfway mark, ending their innings at 164, while India secured a dominant 133-run victory in Hyderabad on Saturday.

Sanju Samson was the standout performer, becoming the first Indian wicketkeeper-batter to score a T20I century. It’s rare for Suryakumar Yadav to be overshadowed in a T20I innings, but with his explosive 111 off 47 balls, Samson achieved just that. Hardik Pandya also made a significant contribution, adding a quickfire 47 runs from just 18 balls, helping India surpass their previous best T20I total by 37 runs.

While Bangladesh was never truly in contention, India’s bowlers were relentless, and their fielders gave their all, even in what was effectively a dead rubber. Ravi Bishnoi stood out with three wickets on his return to the T20I side, while Mayank Yadav, who played in all three matches of the series, contributed with two wickets.