New Delhi: All-rounder Hardik Pandya who was at his best form as his magical six helped helped Team India defeat Pakistan by five wickets in the Asia Cup Group A clash at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday (August 28).
In the crucial clash between India and Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022, Hardik Pandya put up a stellar performance and scored 33 runs off just 17 balls with the help of four (4) fours and one (1) six.
In the final over, on the fourth ball, Pandya’s six helped team India seal the contest. However, what has gone viral on social media is Hardik’s gesture after the third ball of the over.
When India needed 6 runs to win from 4 balls it was then Hardik played a dot ball against Mohammad Nawaz. It was during this moment when
Hardik gesture towards Dinesh Karthik, indicating that he has gotten it under control. Now, his reaction has gone viral on social media. Not to forget that it was only after his gesture, that he ended up hitting a six.
Hardik Pandaya’s confidence level is being praised on social media:
The pressure of a last over chase in an ?? vs ?? match.
A crisp shot played straight to the fielder resulting in a dot ball.
6 to win from 3 deliveries
A simple yet positive nod to his partner, @DineshKarthik.
The pure magic of @hardikpandya7 for us. ❤️pic.twitter.com/Wnn9c7UN6l
— North Stand Gang – Wankhede (@NorthStandGang) August 29, 2022
His confidence when he had a dot ball and the next ball goes for a six. @hardikpandya7 ?????? pic.twitter.com/vivkPmfUTu
— Jim Halpert (@jiimhalpert) August 28, 2022
Confidence & self belief is everything
7 required from 6
Jaddu bowled by Nawaz 1st ball.
DK comes in,takes a single 6 of 5.
Hardik plays 2 dot balls continuously.
6 of 3 now & hardik nods his head saying all is well,hits next ball for six to finish the game.#AsiaCup2022 #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/GHG0AXbQIu— Archisman Mishra (@iamarchis16) August 29, 2022
Mr. Hardik Pandya has balls of steel? That look #HardikPandya gave to
Dinesh Karthik after dot ball tells everything about focus & confidence. We won the match the exact same moment. #IndiaVsPakistan pic.twitter.com/kg8D1onHUY— Rohan (@RohanMishra_17) August 28, 2022
That Confidence n attitude after dot ball in last over??#INDvsPAK #hardik pic.twitter.com/sNi6FK8dI0
— Manoj Reddie? (@ManojReddiee) August 28, 2022
After the dot ball..
That cool ‘Pada chusukundam’ moment ?#INDvPAK #AsiaCup2022 pic.twitter.com/JEdHsOk1jg— Patrick Jane (@theMentaIist_) August 28, 2022
You know what was the highlight of this match, Ball No 19.3 of India’s innings, Hardik played a shot, dot ball, 6 needed of 3, 80% of batsmen would have lost confidence but Hardik looked at DK smiled and almost said Main Hoon Na with his actions, what a player ♥️#INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/xHA9Hy3fjC
— Roshan Rai ?? (@RoshanKrRaii) August 28, 2022
Dot ball hua toh kya hua? That reassurance to DK was insane!! #INDvsAUS #IndiaVsPakistan #AsiaCup2022 pic.twitter.com/aj5TAsfxu0
— sahil khanna (@Iam_khanna) August 28, 2022
After the dot ball, @hardikpandya7 gives an expression of assurance to @DineshKarthik and here it goes… Off the boundary with ease…#INDvsPAK #AsiaCup2022 #indiawins pic.twitter.com/FGBeZd4mQM
— Vikas (@Vikasdpatnaik) August 28, 2022
Team partner goals – that igotchu look after a dot ball ??? https://t.co/KzGPlND65D
— S (@migaloo_s) August 28, 2022
Commentators: it’s a dot ball India was in pressure situation@hardikpandya7 : But worriers will not ??#IndiaVsPakistan #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/3o0pm4oDcn
— Ranga Raj (@iamrajranga) August 28, 2022
Here is what he said after his spectacular performance.
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