Hardik Pandya scripts a redemption story like no other, comes in clutch to help India win second T20 World Cup
three-wicket haul in the final of the T20 World Cup saw Hardik Pandya become the unlikely hero for the Indian side, with the all-rounder grabbing the crucial wicket of Heinrich Klassen in the 17th over of the game.
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With the game at a tipping point, Pandya came into bowl with South Africa needing 30 runs off 30 balls to get their hands on a maiden World Cup trophy. The Mumbai Indians skipper bowled three overs — including the final over — giving away just 20 runs. The three wickets he took were of David Miller, Kagiso Rabada and the aforementioned Klassen, who was on an explosive innings, ending with 52 runs off 27 balls.
Pandya, who has been under intense scrutiny over the past six months for his leadership of the Mumbai IPL team, said after the game, «things haven't been easy but I knew if I worked hard, I will get success.»
The all-rounder has been in a public perception battle over the past months, after he took over the captaincy of the Mumbai Indians team from current India captain Rohit Sharma and failed to lead the franchise to the knockouts of the Indian Premier League.
Pandya has also had a torrid time on the personal front, with the all-rounder facing consistent trolling over his performances in the past four months. He rewrote the script in the final with a clutch performance that sees his redeem himself in the eyes of the Indian fans.
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