Asia Cup 2022: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah lauded India’s grit and composure in a 5-wicket win over Pakistan in a thriller in Dubai on Sunday, August 28.
India defeated Pakistan in a thriller of their Asia Cup 2022 opener (AP Photo)
HIGHLIGHTSIndia defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets in Dubai on SundayPM Modi lauded India’s grit and composureHardik Pandya was named Player of the Match
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, August 29 heaped wealthy reward on India after their thrilling win over Pakistan of their Asia Cup 2022 opener in Dubai. India held their nerves in a last-over thriller as they defeated their arch-rivals by 5 wickets to open their marketing campaign within the continental event with an in depth victory.
PM Modi took to social media to laud the gritty and strong effort from Rohit Sharma and his males.
“#TeamIndia put up a spectacular all-round performance in today’s #AsiaCup2022 match. The team has displayed superb skill and grit. Congratulations to them on the victory,” PM Modi mentioned in a tweet.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah additionally lauded India’s efforts of their 5-wicket win.
#TeamIndia put up a spectacular all-round efficiency in in the present day’s #AsiaCup2022 match. The staff has displayed excellent talent and grit. Congratulations to them on the victory.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 28, 2022
What an excellent begin by Team India on the #AsiaCup2022.
This was such a nail-biting match. Congratulations to all the staff for this wonderful victory. Keep it up! pic.twitter.com/MyNOkILkeh
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 28, 2022
Hardik Pandya was the Player of the Match for India because the in-form all-rounder hit a quickfire 33 from simply 17 balls and remained unbeaten to take India previous the end line, efficiently chasing 148 within the opening match of Asia Cup 2022. Hardik bought worthwhile assist from Ravindra Jadeja, who hit 34 off 29 after younger Naseem Shah and Mohammad Nawaz pegged again the Indian top-order with common wickets.
India misplaced KL Rahul for 0 within the first over and Rohit Sharma struggled to get going for his 18-ball 12. However, Virat Kohli anchored India’s chase with a gentle 35 off 34 balls.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (4/26) was at his skilful greatest and his 4 wicket haul included the prized scalp of Babar Azam (10). However, Hardik’s envious figures of three for 25 in 4 overs, through the center part, triggered a Pakistani batting collapse.
Young seamer Arshdeep Singh additionally returned first rate figures of two fo 33 in his first ever look in an Indo-Pak conflict as all 10 wickets had been snapped by pace retailers, a primary for India in shortest model.
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