Rishabh Pant's innings was very important for us: Hardik Pandya
Updated On: 18 July, 2022 07:20 AM IST | Manchester | ANI
Pant played stunning and explosive innings of unbeaten 125 runs in 113 balls and hammered England bowlers all around the ground. Pandya played a crucial knock of 71 runs in 55 balls to ease the pressure from the batting unit.
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India`s Hardik Pandya celebrates after dismissing England`s Ben Stokes during the third one day international cricket match between England and India. Pic courtesy-AP/PTI
Following India`s five wickets win over England in the series decider clash on Sunday, all-rounder Hardik Pandya said Rishabh Pant`s innings was very important for the Men in Blue. A blistering century by Rishabh Pant followed by Hardik Pandya`s fifty guided Team India to a five-wicket victory over England in the series decider of the three-match series here at Manchester on Sunday. With the win, India clinched the ODI series 2-1 against England. Pant played stunning and explosive innings of unbeaten 125 runs in 113 balls and hammered England bowlers all around the ground. Pandya played a crucial knock of 71 runs in 55 balls to ease the pressure from the batting unit.
Talking about his partnership with Pant, Pandya said, "I felt really good with my performance. It`s always special to contribute to all departments. My game gave me a lot of confidence in the past. Rishabh`s inning was obviously very important for us. And the way he finished... we all know what kind of talent he has. And when it comes out, it looks very pleasing to the eyes. When he plays, your heartbeat goes up at the same part of the time you are in awe of the shots Rishabh plays." Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the decider clash. Bumrah`s six-wicket haul in the first ODI was crucial in Team India taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
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