Hardik Pandya Led India XI Has Many Hopes For T20I Series Against Sri Lanka

Hardik Pandya led India XI is a new team for the three-match series T20I matches against Sri Lanka. But the country has many hopes for this team. It is predicted to be the 2024 T20 World Cup team by many cricket pundits because seniors like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul aren’t part of it. But it is too early to say anything about this team.

Here’s the performance check of each India XI player

Hardik Pandya Led India XI

Arshdeep Singh: The T20 World Cup witnessed the emergence of this left-arm pacer as a reliable bowler who can bowl even under pressure. He is likely to spearhead the bowling attack in the T20I series.

Axar Patel: In Axar Pate, the team gets an all-rounder who can support the bowling attack with his left-arm spin and strengthen the batting side as well.

Deepak Hooda: He is a good spinner to continue the bowling attack when the pacers are allowed to rest for the last over of the attack.

Hardik Pandya: The all-rounder has proved his mettle in the IPL matches. Also, he has matured by playing too much cricket in the last couple of years.

Harshal Patel: He has been one of the most consistent bowlers in the IPL and the team wants to take advantage of his IPL bowling experience.

Ishan Kishan: The left-handed opening batsman caught the attention of the world with his double century in ODIs against Bangladesh last month.

Ruturaj Gaikwad: Ruturaj has done well in domestic T20s and the Sri Lanka series is an opportunity for him to prove his talent in international cricket.

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Watch India VS New Zealand 1st T20I On DD Sports And Amazon Prime Video

Indian cricket squad will start their New Zealand T20I tour on Friday. And fans of the Indian team are expecting a great start after a disappointing exit from T20 World Cup 2022. Keep reading to find more details about the match.

HIGHLIGHTS

• India will start its New Zealand tour with the first T20I today
• It is the first international match after losing T20 World Semi-Final
• Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma aren’t included in the tour

Who Is Included In The Indian Squad For New Zealand?

Team India is excited to start a new series after the loss of the T20 World Cup. This time the managers have tried to include young blood to bring fresh energy into the team and their approach. With youngsters Umran Malik, Washington Sundar, Harshal Patel, and Sanju Samson ready to hit the pitch, India can show some aggressiveness after facing criticism for a slow approach in T20 cricket.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will rest during the tour and the likes of Suryakumar Yadav and Rishabh Pant will take the responsibility of maintaining an aggressive attitude.

India VS New Zealand 1st T20I On DD Sports

What Is Paying From New Zealand?

New Zealand’s premier fast bowler Trent Boult will rest for the T20I series. But the big guns like Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, and Finn Allen of the T20 World Cup will show their firepower under the captaincy of Kane Williamson.

How To See The Match?

The match will be played at Sky Stadium from 12:00 PM IST. DD Sports and Amazon Prime Video will give the live telecast of the match. You can also check various news websites for live commentary and scores.

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Hardik Pandya Won Hearts With His Cricket And Sportsmanship

India beat Pakistan by 5 wickets in the Asia Cup clash on Sunday in Dubai. But what made news was the picture of Hardik Pandya hugging Mohammad Rizwan from behind. It was a historic match where both teams displayed unmatched sportsmanship.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Hardik Pandya’s superb game and sportsmanship won hearts
• His clip of hugging Mohammad Rizwan is winning hearts on the Internet
• India will next play with Hong Kong on Wednesday

What Was Hardik Pandya’s Score?

Pakistan scored 147 in 19.5 overs and gave India a target of 148 in 20 overs in the Asia Cup Group A clash on Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium. Team India defeat Pakistan by five wickets in 19.4 overs. Hardik Pandya smashed 33 runs off just 17 balls with four boundaries and one sixer. He also took three wickets. It was an all-round performance by Hardik Pandya.

When Did Hardik Pandya Hug Mohammad Rizwan?

Hardik Pandya Hug Mohammad Rizwan

It was a beautiful shot from the match. Seeing two players from opposite teams in a friendly gesture, especially in India and Pakistan is rare. But this rare event was caught on Sunday when Hardik Pandya Hugged wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan from behind.

How India Won The Match?

Hardik Pandya was at his best on Sunday. In the last over, India needed 6 runs from 4 balls. Hardik Pandya was on the batting wicket. He played a dot ball against Mohammad Nawaz and gestured towards Dinesh Karthik that he was in control. And he played the winning shot on the next ball. But it would not have been possible without the 4 wickets including that of Pakistan captain Babar Azam that Bhuvneshwar Kumar took. The pacer took … Read the rest