Hardik Pandya was the star of the present because the all-rounder powered India to a gripping second T20 international victory to take the sequence towards Australia in Sydney on Sunday.
Chasing 195, Pandya performed an important late cameo. He hit an infinite six off debutant Daniel Sams to get the successful runs – and victory by six wickets – with two balls to spare. He completed unbeaten on 42 off solely 22 balls.
Needing 25 of the ultimate 12 balls after fetching 12 within the 18th over, he introduced down the equation to 14 within the final over with two fours. The all-rounder then hit two sixes to seal the match in India’s favour.
Shikhar Dhawan earlier hit 52 off 36 balls and Virat Kohli seemed threatening earlier than being caught behind for 40, giving Sams a prized wicket.
New skipper Matthew Wade and Steve Smith hit half-centuries apiece to hold Australia to 194/5 after batting first. In reply, India had been 195/4.
That is as clutch as they arrive from Hardik Pandya! 💥💥💥
Ultimate scorecard: https://t.co/KEpZrVTqWs#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/hbf5u37gqP
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 6, 2020
This one is for everybody again house! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/nXsF7fS9PJ
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) December 6, 2020
A effectively deserved Man of the Match award for @hardikpandya7 for his match-winning knock of 42*#TeamIndia take an unassailable lead of 2-0 within the three match T20I sequence.#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/mlC3e3RSN9
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 6, 2020
Typically you simply must say “effectively performed”.
India take the Dettol T20I Sequence after some late heroics from Hardik Pandya 👏 #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/XBEilou49U
— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) December 6, 2020
Congratulations to #TeamIndia on successful the T20I sequence. Defending 161 within the 1st recreation and chasing 195 within the 2nd confirmed what a complete efficiency this has been. Nicely performed!@BCCI #AUSvIND
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) December 6, 2020
Wow wee @hardikpandya7, his method may be very easy. A powerful open base, doesn’t look to play the lovable shoots, as an alternative backs himself to clear the boundary…with ease!! 😱
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) December 6, 2020
Hardik pandya is likely one of the most calm cool and clear hitter of the ball high class @hardikpandya7 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) December 6, 2020
Needs to be among the many most feared finishers within the recreation. @hardikpandya7
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) December 6, 2020
Successful it in fashion with a six @hardikpandya7 what an inn.. effectively performed group @BCCI for main the sequence by 2-0 .. Go for 3-0 👏👍
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) December 6, 2020
Hardik Pandya you didn’t simply do this? 😱😍😍😍 #AUSvIND
— Alexandra Hartley (@AlexHartley93) December 6, 2020
A unprecedented efficiency from the group tonight. A good way to finish the weekend. We maintain going! 🇮🇳 🙌🏽 . Particular point out to the backbencher, @hardikpandya7 😉
WHAT AN INNINGS! 💪#TeamIndia #DownUnder pic.twitter.com/8AYkpTOdaj
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) December 6, 2020
Zabardast hitting by @hardikpandya7 .
Great begin from @SDhawan25 and @klrahul11 , @imVkohli and a sensational bowling spell from @Natarajan_91 . And India seal the T20 sequence with a recreation to go. Maza aa gaya. pic.twitter.com/VDgb6CwT33— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 6, 2020
That’s Hardik for you, all the time cool underneath stress!! @hardikpandya7 👏👏Congratulations group India for successful the t-20 sequence. @BCCI #AUSvsIND
— Vinay Kumar R (@Vinay_Kumar_R) December 6, 2020
Hardik Pandya is de facto priming himself right into a high notch finisher. That’s some critical energy and poise.
— Ian bishop (@irbishi) December 6, 2020
Hardik Pandya! What a cricketer. The MVP each group desires of getting of their facet. #AusvInd
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) December 6, 2020
The Finisher of India – the best way he has been batting on this sequence – has taken the tag – The field workplace & MVP.
90(76)
28(31)
92*(76)
16(15)
42*(22) pic.twitter.com/A2tDXRg3q2— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 6, 2020
Hardik Pandya has scored 268 runs within the 5 matches of the Australian tour to this point in 220 balls which incorporates two 90s and a 42, two of the knock turned out to be match successful.
The finisher and the match winner for India – Hardik Pandya. pic.twitter.com/LyyNQXmyZg
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 6, 2020
Two summers in the past, Hardik Pandya was despatched house unceremoniously from Sydney, with followers jeering him on the SCG nets, following the TV present fiasco. Two years on, he’s the hero of the @SCG with each Indian fan & participant on their toes as he takes a bow #AUSvIND
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) December 6, 2020
