Watch: Hardik Pandya's message to ball for dismissing Imam-ul-Haq during
Hardik Pandya was seen talking with the ball before delivery and whatever Pandya said worked definitely worked.
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Hardik Pandya ended Imam-ul-Haq's optimistic overture in the ongoing India vs. Pakistan match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, thereby providing India with a significant breakthrough.
The toss was won by India captain Rohit Sharma, who elected to bowl initially. Pakistanistan responded with a solid start. Before Imam was dispatched by Mohammed Siraj, Abdullah Shafique and Imam combined for 41 runs, providing India with a crucial early breakthrough.
Subsequently, Imam and captain Babar Azam stabilized the ship for some time prior to Rohit Sharma's immediate success in introducing Hardik Pandya into the attack. He dismissed Imam in his third over, reducing Pakistan to 73 for 2. A length delivery outside the off stump was delivered by the India all-rounder, prompting the Pakistan opener to attempt a drive. Nevertheless, his only success was to edge the ball past the wickets, where KL Rahul made an excellent catch.
Hardik Pandya gave message to the ball
It was once more evident that Hardik Pandya is renowned for his eccentricities on the field when he faced Pakistan. Prior to bowling, the India international was overheard saying to the ball. Although only Hardik Pandya knows precisely what he said to the ball, it is safe to say that whatever he said was effective.
Both India and Pakistan have commenced their 2023 World Cup campaigns in a formidable fashion. Each group has emerged victorious in its first two contests. Thus far, Pakistan has achieved victories over the Netherlands and Sri Lanka, whereas India has emerged victorious against Australia and Afghanistan.
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