When the stakes are high, Hardik Pandya remains unfazed, delivering a pivotal moment by scalping Shadab Khan in the 17th over and casually brushing it off like it was routine, as India clung to their hopes of victory.
In that case, social media erupted in praise for Pandya, celebrating what they called a perfect redemption after his cool demeanour and clutch performance in the IND vs PAK game.
Turning all the booes into cheers.Thats how Hardik Pandya does it pic.twitter.com/Olr9LFyVle— Pari (@BluntIndianGal) June 9, 2024
If Hardik Pandya the batter doesn’t get you, Hardik Pandya the bowler will. pic.twitter.com/1Fy921w9HS— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) June 9, 2024
Hardik Pandya might have many problems but owning Pakistan ain’t one of them. pic.twitter.com/z2YauOpQbL— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) June 9, 2024
Hardik Pandya is truly amazing in World Cup#INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/3TEh7FGlZt— Sunil the Cricketer (@1sInto2s) June 9, 2024
Redemption time seems to be happening.Hardik Pandya almost unplayable.#INDvPAK #PAKvsIND #INDvsPAK #T20WorldCup24 pic.twitter.com/lWdjRCM8JD
— IK@BABAR (@ahmed_ikhlaq16) June 9, 2024
After a shocking start that saw openers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli dismissed early, India was left floundering at 89-4 by the 12th over. The responsibility then fell on Shivam Dube to support Rishabh Pant in rebuilding the innings.
Despite their efforts, the middle and lower order offered little resistance, and India staggered to a dismal 119 runs in 20 overs, their lowest-ever total against Pakistan in T20Is.
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However, the game was far from over. Pakistan, initially strong at 57-2 in the 11th over, began to falter as Jasprit Bumrah led a relentless attack, causing a dramatic collapse. By the 15th over, Pakistan was struggling at 80-4, with key player Mohammad Rizwan back in the pavilion.
With the pressure mounting, Pandya took the ball for the 17th over. He bowled a fierce bouncer outside leg-stump, enticing Shadab Khan into a misguided pull shot that ended in a catch by Rishabh Pant. Pandya’s reaction was ice-cool—a nonchalant shrug as Shadab trudged off the field.
India’s death bowlers then tightened the screws, with Bumrah removing Iftikhar Ahmed and Arshdeep Singh sealing a thrilling 6-run victory for India over their arch-rivals Pakistan.
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Pandya’s performance marked a redemption arc after a tough IPL season and criticism over his all-round capabilities. His resurgence began with a blistering 40 against Bangladesh in a warm-up game, followed by a crucial three-wicket haul against Ireland, and culminated in his match-winning 2/24 against Pakistan, making him the leading wicket-taker in India vs. Pakistan T20Is.
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