IND vs AFG: Celebrating his 30th birthday, Hardik Pandya played a pivotal role in India’s crucial encounter with Afghanistan, as he broke the fourth-wicket partnership of 121 runs by dismissing Azmatullah Omarzai, emphasizing the significance of the wicket with an enthusiastic and spirited celebration.
Hardik Pandya’s wild celebration
Once again, Hardik Pandya emerged as India’s key wicket-taker, this time by removing Azmatullah Omarzai in the 35th over, breaking the pivotal 121-run fourth-wicket partnership. Omarzai’s 62-run innings in 69 balls was halted as Hardik dismantled his stumps, sparking a passionate and animated celebration from the Indian vice-captain. This display of emotion highlighted the importance of the wicket, particularly after India faced difficulties in containing the run flow.
Hardik Pandya’s successful dismissal of Azmatullah Omarzai marked his second wicket of the day, previously taking the important wicket of Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Afghanistan, winning the toss, opted to bat first, with Jasprit Bumrah and Shardul Thakur also contributing a wicket each to the Indian bowling attack. Afghanistan entered the match following a loss to Bangladesh, while India carried confidence from their victory over the five-time champion Australia.
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Afghanistan (Playing XI): Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi(c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi
India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
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