Emotions ran high during the India vs Pakistan cricket match, with cricket fans celebrating Hardik Pandya’s extraordinary performance against Haris Rauf.
The incident unfolded when Haris Rauf dismissed Ishan Kishan for 82 runs, and in his excitement, Rauf gave an aggressive send-off to Kishan, pointing his finger at him and exchanging words. This heated moment occurred in the 36th over of the match.
However, in a remarkable turn of events, Hardik Pandya, who was at the crease, responded emphatically in the 40th over. Pandya smashed three boundaries, each more spectacular than the last, mercilessly thrashing Rauf all over the field.
Hardik Pandya ‘Humbles’ Haris Rauf After ‘Ugly’ Send-off to Ishan Kishan in India vs Pakistan Match
Cricket enthusiasts wasted no time celebrating this ‘Pandya’ moment, taking to social media to share their thoughts and reactions to how Hardik Pandya put Rauf in his place.
“36th over: Haris Rauf gave quite an ugly send-off to Ishan Kishan after dismissing him. 40th over: Hardik Pandya smashed 3 boundaries, thrashing Rauf to all parts of the field,” remarked one user. Another user commented, “Haris Rauf did this after getting Ishan Kishan’s wicket, and Hardik Pandya owned him in the next over #INDvsPAK.”
Additional comments flooded in, with users expressing their awe at Pandya’s performance. “Flattened the ball and Rauf with that whack,” one user wrote. “Hardik Pandya, those boundaries are crunchier than a papad. Eat that 7-run per over run machine,” another user humorously commented.
Meanwhile, Ishan Kishan achieved a significant milestone by equaling MS Dhoni’s record of hitting four consecutive ODI fifties. Kishan achieved this feat by scoring 53 runs off 62 balls against Pakistan in the Asia Cup Group A match. However, Rauf managed to dismiss him for 82 runs off 81 deliveries.
In the same game, Shaheen Afridi eventually took the wicket of Hardik Pandya after his impressive innings of 87 runs. Afridi also claimed the wicket of Ravindra Jadeja on the penultimate delivery of the over, leaving India with eight wickets down and a total of 261 runs.
Hardik Pandya ‘Humbles’ Haris Rauf After ‘Ugly’ Send-off to Ishan Kishan in India vs Pakistan Match
The thrilling match also drew attention on social media, with netizens expressing their admiration for Ishan Kishan’s performance and the overall excitement of the India vs. Pakistan clash.