Hardik Pandya was also part of the team in the Indo-Pak match of the T20 World Cup last year, but then he was not fully fit and was not bowling, which was missed.
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It is never easy to win in a big pressure match. The one who uses his plans properly in such matches and keeps his emotions under control, often he climbs the ladder of success. these things India-Pakistan the result of the match and how to achieve this result Hardik Pandya fits the role of. In the Asia Cup 2022, Team India got a thrilling victory over their most arch rival in the very first match and Hardik played a decisive role in this by performing a pure all-rounder.
Ball first, then bat
Hardik Pandya was part of the team in the last T20 World Cup, but India missed the fitness as it was then. Now Hardik Pandya is completely fit and his effect is visible on his personal performance as well as on the team. Hardik showed amazing with the first ball in Sunday’s match against Pakistan and took 3 wickets for just 25 runs in 4 overs. Then came in a difficult situation and scored 33 not out in just 17 balls. Hardik scored a six in the last over to give India victory.
use power with understanding
The biggest positive aspect of Hardik’s fitness has been his bowling, which India missed the most. Hardik is now making up for it and India got the benefit of it. Hardik has not only increased the pace, but has also made his favorite short balls more lethal. Hardik got 3 wickets from these short balls. After being selected player of the match, Hardik said about this,
It is important to understand the conditions in bowling and use your weapons accordingly. My strength is to bowl short and hard lengths. How to use them and force the batsmen to make mistakes by asking the right questions is important.
The pressure is not on me, it is on the bowler
When Hardik came to the crease, India’s score was only 89 for 4 in 14.2 overs. India needed 59 runs in 34 balls. Hardik then shared a 52-run partnership with Ravindre Jadeja, playing patiently. Hardik ensured India’s victory in the 19th over by scoring three fours and then hit the winning six. Hardik said that even if 15 runs were needed in the last over, he was sure to get it. They said, We needed only 7 runs in the last over, but even if 15 were needed, I would have believed it. I know there will be more pressure on the bowler in the 20th over than me.