IND vs PAK: “Even if we needed 15, I’d have fancied myself because the bowler is in pressure,” Hardik Pandya’s reply breaks internet

Since it was against Pakistan’s archrival, India won their opening game of the Asia Cup 2022, which was considered to be one of the most important games. India had five wickets remaining when they successfully completed the 148-run mark. The Player of the Match was announced to be Hardik Pandya.

Hardik Pandya’s sensational performance has clinched the celebration of every Indian supporter out there. After years a match of India vs Pakistan was witnessed approach so closely that the winning chances of both the teams were equal until Pandya ended it with six.

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Player of the Match Hardik Pandya spoke about how the bowler should be in pressure and how he handled the situation well.

“In bowling, it’s important to assess the situations and use your weapons. For me, bowling short and the 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. 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,” said Hardik Pandya.

Hardik Pandya’s greatest bowling characteristics stood out on a sticky pitch with some bounce, much like the brightest star on a starry night. He continued to bowl at 140 kmph with some  bouncers too and taking all three of his wickets.