IND vs PAK: Hardik Pandya makes a one-of-akind promise to Indian fans ahead of the high-voltage clash

As the excitement reaches the fore for the much-awaited India versus Pakistan clash at the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Team India’s star all-rounder and vice-captain, Hardik Pandya, expressed his enthusiasm and eagerness for the high-stakes game in New York.

Pandya highlighted his history of strong performances against the Pakistan cricket team and shared his enthusiasm for the high-octane encounter, which is set to take place at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Sunday, June 9.

Speaking about Hardik’s performance against Pakistan, the Indian all-rounder has made moderate contributions with the bat, scoring just 84 runs in his six T20Is against Pakistan with a highest score of 40. However, Pandya has been exceptional with the ball, taking 11 wickets at an impressive economy rate of 7.5 with a standout performance of 3/8.

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Hardik Pandya urges fans to brace for historic India-Pakistan T20 World Cup 2024 encounter

The Indian all-rounder highlighted the unique atmosphere and significance of the IND vs PAK matches while acknowledging the emotional and energetic environment fans and the players create, as they are raring to add another chapter to the renowned cricket rivalry between India and Pakistan.

Furthermore, Pandya noted that the India-Pakistan rivalry is charged with intense emotions and excitement, but stressed that discipline remains a crucial element for the team's success. He also urged the fans to just hold their breath, as he promised a thrilling contest between India and Pakistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup in 2024.

He also stressed that the team's collective focus is on maintaining composure and working cohesively to achieve their goal in the ongoing T20 World Cup in 2024. By approaching the game with a strategic mindset and unity, Pandya believes that India can pull out a memorable win over Pakistan.

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Hardik Pandya was quoted as saying by Star Sports: “Standing in big games is very exciting for me. I find it extra special and Pakistan has been one team where I have been very fortunate, I have been able to do well in a lot of games. It all comes down to the vibe. Hold your breath, this is a request. This is not a fight; this is going to be history.”

Pandya added, “India-Pakistan has always been very exciting, lot of cheer and buzz, a lot of emotion and a lot of excitement but at the same time, I hope we will be disciplined in that game, one goal as a group is we go and kind of hunt. So, if we can do that, I think it will be one more nice day for us.”

Notably, the Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team had a winning start to their T20 World Cup 2024 by crushing Ireland by eight wickets in their first game in New York. On the other hand, the Pakistan cricket team struggled to find form and lost the Super Over by five runs to the co-hosts, the USA their first game in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 on June 6 in Texas.