On Friday, September 19, Hardik Pandya won the “Impact Player of the Match” award for the India vs. Oman game played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Hardik Pandya performed excellent in the field and with the ball, despite being run out at the non-striker’s end for a just one run.
After taking the new ball, the Baroda all-rounder ended his spell with just 26 runs given up and one wicket from four overs. But the cricket community was taken aback when he caught Aamir Kaleem, the game’s highest scorer, in the 18th over of the second innings. Both professionals and fans applauded his awareness of the border line.
Hardik Pandya acknowledged that India was put to the test during their 21-run victory over Oman after receiving the medal from training assistant Dayanand Garani. He also praised his colleagues for doing a good job in their respective duties.
As a team, I believe we played a really strong game today. We were put to the test. It was warm. In his address, Hardik Pandya stated, “But everyone came in and played their role at the same time.”
It’s just another game on the 21st: Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya also discussed the forthcoming matchup with Pakistan in the Super-Four. He cautioned his teammates from overanalysing the game in advance.
It’s just another game on the 21st. When the game is played, let’s play it. Not prior to it. “Good luck to all of you,” Hardik replied.
Hardik Pandya continued by thanking Dayanand for his behind-the-scenes work with the Indian players and giving him his medal.
From my end, I would like to gift this to Daya. Thank you for that, Hardik said. “Jo itni mehenat karte ho, fielding mein mehenat karate ho (the hard work you do, the hard work you make us do).”
On Sunday, September 21, India will play Pakistan in match No. 2 of the tournament’s Super-Four stage in Dubai. On Saturday, Sri Lanka will play Bangladesh in the first match of the Super Fours.
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