Hardik Pandya was at his best in the T20 World Cup match against Namibia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday, scoring 52 runs and taking two wickets. At one point, he was on a hat-trick as well but the Namibia batter managed to block one out to deny a hat-trick to the swash
India's opener batter Ishan Kishan received the Impact Player award in the dressing room for his impactful knock of 61 runs during the fixture against Namibia, which India won by 93 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Thursday.
With two wins in two matches, India sit atop Group A, level on points with Pakistan but ahead on net run rate. Now, the onus is on India's much-anticipated clash against Pakistan on Sunday.
Varun Chakaravarthy delivered a decisive spell, picking up 3/7 in two overs, while Axar Patel (2/20) and Hardik Pandya (2/21) tightened the screws. Namibia were eventually bowled out for 116 in 18.2 overs, handing India a comprehensive victory.
Kishan's explosive 24-ball 61 with six fours and five sixes gave Team India a headstart, which helped them even during a middle-over slump as they finished with 209/9 courtesy fine knocks from him and Hardik Pandya, who also struck a fiery 28-ball 52. Later, Namibia did take the game on agai
Fiery knocks from Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya and game-changing spells from Varun Chakravarthy and Axar Patel downed Namibia by 93 runs, strengthening India's case for Super Eights further while pushing a winless Namibia further into an early group stage exit, which looks almost certain.
Ishan Kishan's recent performances have bolstered his confidence as India gears up for the high-profile T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan on February 15.
After winning their group stage match against Namibia by 93 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Team India became the first side to register 10th consecutive victories in the Men's T20 World Cup history.
While it was Namibia skipper Gerald Erasmus who kept India to 209/9 with a four-wicket haul, for the Men in Blue, it was fine spells from Varun Chakravarthy and Axar Patel that ruined Namibia's day despite a fine start in the powerplay. 10 wickets falling to spin is the second-most in a T20I
After Team India registered a commanding 93-run win over Namibia in the T20 World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Hardik Pandya emphasised his commitment to the team and his pride in representing the nation.
After a blazing 24-ball 61 by Ishan and a 28-ball 52 by Hardik took India to 209/9 despite a four-fer from skipper Gerald Erasmus, India were challenged by Namibia well in the powerplay, as the visitors ended that phase at 57/1. From there, Varun Chakravarthy (3/7 in two overs), Axar Pate