IND vs SA Live: Hardik Pandya makes GRAND India COMEBACK – Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya made a remarkable comeback to the Indian side. The middle-order batter donned the role of a finisher as he played a magnificent 12-ball 31-run knock against South Africa. Pandya’s quick-firing knock helped India register a humongous score against the Proteas in the 1st T20i between IND vs SA. Follow IND vs SA T20 LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN
IND vs SA Live: ‘Finisher’ Hardik Pandya makes GRAND India COMEBACK, smashes 12-ball 31 in 1st T20 against South Africa: Watch Highlights
Hardik Pandya has been out of the Indian squad for quite some time owing to his injuries and recovery. After a successful IPL 2022 stint, Pandya’s entry to the Indian squad was nothing lesser than Grand.
The fiery batter formed a wonderful combination with skipper Rishabh Pant as the duo launched barrages of attacks on the visitors. Hardik smashed the ball all over the park as he went on to hit 2 fours and 3 sixes off just 12 deliveries. He remained not out on 31 and returned to the pavilion at innings break with a strike rate of 258.
However, Pandya’s return to the Indian team will be extremely beneficial to the Men in Blue of the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The tournament would commence in October and Hardik Pandya will play an extremely important role in the squad. Apart from being a core contender to fill the spot of a finisher, he will also be the reserve pace option in the team.
IND vs SA Live: ‘Finisher’ Hardik Pandya makes GRAND India COMEBACK, smashes 12-ball 31 in 1st T20 against South Africa: Watch Highlights
Hardik Pandya successfully led Gujarat Titans to win their maiden IPL trophy in their debut season in IPL 2022. Pandya executed his role as a skipper in fine precision. He ended up being the highest run-scorer of his side with 487 runs with an average of 44.27. Pandya smashed 4 fifties and his boundary tally was remarkable with 49 fours and 12 sixes. He also scalped 8 wickets for his side.
Why Hardik Pandya’s Return to India is Crucial for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup?
- Coming back from his injury, Pandya has revived his previous form and has gone on to score big runs for his side.
- India needs a strong contender to fill the spot of a finisher in the middle order. Hardik is the most suitable candidate.
- Hardik Pandya will be an excellent reserve and backup option if the team needs to fill in an extra pacer.
- The fiery all-rounder went on to hit a supreme 31-run knock off just 12 balls.
- Pandya successfully helped Gujarat Titans win their debut IPL season.
- Hardik Pandya executed his role as the captain of Gujarat Titans with fine precision. He scored 487 runs, 4 fifties, had an average of 44.27, and went on to hit 49 fours and 12 sixes. In bowling, he picked up 8 wickets in IPL 2022.
IND vs SA Live: ‘Finisher’ Hardik Pandya makes GRAND India COMEBACK, smashes 12-ball 31 in 1st T20 against South Africa: Watch Highlights
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