March 28, 2024

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Hardik Pandya Pleased With His Match-Winning Effort in 1st ODI

Hardik Pandya Pleased With His Match-Winning Effort in 1st ODI

By: Tarish Bhatt

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The Indian Cricket Team found new depth in its bowling attack in form of Hardik Pandya. Pandya bowled impressively in the 1st ODI against New Zealand. He was accurate, nippy and consistent with his line and length.

It was impressive to see how Pandya was consistently touching the 140 kmph mark. The Baroda allrounder seemed to have gained a knot or two in his bowling after touring Australia with the A team a few months ago.

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“Honestly, I was not looking to bowl 140s, but was looking to pitch in the right areas,” Pandya said. “It is pretty good that I am bowling quick. I am now getting used to bowling in the 140s.”

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Pandya displayed plenty of promise with the new ball, and ripped New Zealand’s top-order apart. He displayed that he is more than a third or fourth pacer in the side, and can deliver in the powerplay as well.

“The ball was doing a lot; it was swinging,” Pandya insisted. “I knew if I put it in the right spots, something would happen. Two balls went for fours, but I had backed myself that something will happen.”

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