India was in trouble in the tricky 148-run chase on a pitch that wasn’t conducive to strokeplay when Hardik joined hands with Ravindra Jadeja. When Jadeja was out in the final over, Hardik kept his cool and finished the match with a six in the fourth ball. He was still unbeaten on 33 off 17 balls. Hardik used short-pitched deliveries to good effect, taking advantage of the large square boundaries of the Dubai International Stadium, as Pakistan batters had no answer. (Asian Cup 2022 Highlights: Bangladesh vs. Afghanistan). Pakistan captain Babar Azam was asked about Hardik’s brilliance after he, too, was dismissed off a short ball, albeit against Bhuvbeshwar Kumar. Unlike some notable former Pakistan cricketers such as Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Shahid Afridi, the right-hander responded cautiously.
This is how the conversation between Indian journalist Vimal Kumar and Babar Azam went down.
Pandya stated that the win was crucial for the team and that they are grateful for it.
Our nerves were tested, and we were challenged as a group. I like how he (Jadeja) came out and played He continued.
When asked about his mindset during the final over by Jadeja, Pandya said that hitting seven in the final over did not feel difficult because there was a left-arm spinner.
I would have hit it out whether there were five or ten fielders. I didn’t feel under pressure because I was expecting the bowler to make mistakes, He continued.
