India, captained by Hardik Pandya, accomplished a 2-1 T20I collection win over New Zealand by clinching a 168 runs win in the third match at Ahmedabad on Wednesday. Hardik was named the participant of the collection for scoring 66 runs and taking 5 wickets in the three-game collection.

In India’s large win in the final match, Hardik took 4 wickets as New Zealand have been bowled out for 66 after India posted a mammoth 234/4. Hardik additionally scored a quick-fire 30 off 17 in Ahmedabad. He was additionally a part of the 103-run partnership with Shubman Gill who scored 126 not out, his first T20I century.

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Hardik usually likes to play the position of the aggressor however in his partnership with Gill, he was fortunately playing the position of the second fiddle. It’s has been a change witnessed in Hardik’s batting since he returned to aggressive cricket final yr after an damage break. Hardik spoke about the change in his batting after the match.

“I’ve always enjoyed hitting sixes. But that’s life, I’ve to evolve. I’ve believed in partnerships and I want to give my batting partner and my team some assurance and calmness that I’m there. I’ve played more games than any of these guys, I’ve learnt how to accept and swallow pressure and make sure everything is calm,” Pandya stated in the post-match press convention.

“Maybe I have to get my strike rate down for that. Taking new roles is always that I look forward to. I want to take the new ball role too, because I don’t want anyone to come and take that difficult role. If they’re under pressure, then we are chasing the game. I want to lead the front. I’ve been working on my new ball skills.”

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Pandya additionally shared that he’s making an attempt to play the position that former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni performed in the direction of the finish of his profession. The position to rotate strike, assist groups construct partnerships and assist batting companions specific themselves.

“I don’t mind playing the role that somewhere down the line, Mahi used to play. At that time, I was young and hitting all around the park. But since he’s gone, all of a sudden, that responsibility is onto me. I don’t mind that. We are getting the results. It’s okay if I have to play a little slow,” stated Pandya.

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