India vs Pakistan: After starring in India’s five-wicket win over Pakistan, Hardik Pandya stated even when the Rohit Sharma-led facet wanted 15 within the final over, he would have fancied himself in opposition to Mohammad Nawaz.
Hardik Pandya after starring in opposition to Pakistan: Important to asses the state of affairs (AP Photo)
HIGHLIGHTSHardik producing a particular all-round effort in India’s win over PakistanWould have fancied even when we would have liked 15 in final over: HardikHardik (3/25 in 4 overs) confirmed his excessive worth below excessive strain
Hardik Pandya was elated after producing a particular all-round effort as India held nerves to drag off an thrilling five-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan of their Asia Cup opener on Sunday. With the workforce needing 6 off three balls, Hardik completed the sport with a six off left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz.
Hardik exuded confidence in his post-match interview as he stated even when the Rohit Sharma-led facet wanted 15 within the final over, he would have fancied himself in opposition to Pakistan left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz. Hardik (3/25 in 4 overs) confirmed his excessive worth below excessive strain as his well-directed quick balls helped India bowl out Pakistan for 147.
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“In bowling, it’s important to assess the situations and use your weapons. For me, bowling short and hard lengths have been my strengths. It’s about using them well and asking the right questions to make the batters commit a mistake. In a chase like this, you always plan over-by-over,” Hardik stated within the post-match presentation ceremony.
It ought to have been a straight ahead chase however India’s skilled top-three faltered, placing additional strain on the center order. Hardik (33 not out off 17) and Ravindra Jadeja (35 off 29) then shared a 52-run stand to take India on the cusp of a well-known win. The star all-rounder’s three fours off Haris Rauf within the nineteenth over successfully sealed the sport for India.
“I always knew that there is one young bowler and also one left-arm spinner. We only needed 7 off the last over but even if we needed 15, I’d have fancied myself. I know the bowler is under more pressure than me in the 20th over. I try to keep things simple,” Hardik added.
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