Watch: Hardik Pandya wins ‘Impact Player’ award vs Oman, all-rounder gifts medal to....

Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya was awarded the ‘Impact Player of the Match’ in the dressing room following the victory over Oman in the Asia Cup 2025. Pandya took a one-handed catch to dismiss Kaleem, who was in fine form, in the death overs, which shifted momentum in the Men in Blue’s favor.

India defeated Oman by 21 runs in their final Group A match of the Asia Cup at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Friday, September 18. The Men in Blue struggled to post a competitive total, finishing at 188/8. In response, Oman managed to score 167/4, ending their campaign without a victory.

Watch: Hardik Pandya Named 'Impact Player of the Match'

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a video of the dressing room following the match. The video showcased their post-match tradition of awarding medals after every game or series.

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Head coach Gautam Gambhir asked training assistant Dayanand Garani to announce the winner. Garani thanked Gambhir for the opportunity and then named Hardik Pandya as the Impact Player of the Match, calling him “everyone’s pride and honour.”

"Today's match was a good one. Thank you Gautam Sir. And Today's impact player is everyone's pride and honour Hardik Pandya," Daya said.

A clinical performance by #TeamIndia against Oman and we now head into the Super 4 stage.

A recap of our win and some encouraging words from our dressing room Player of the Match 👏👏

Find out more here 👇👇#AsiaCup2025https://t.co/Lj7rLReYoW

— BCCI (@BCCI) September 20, 2025

I would like to give this (medal) to Daya from my side - Hardik Pandya

After being named the impact player, Hardik Pandya stated that the team was tested in the match. He added that the squad stepped up collectively and fulfilled their roles. Pandya urged his teammates to treat the upcoming game against Pakistan as “just another match.”

“I think we had a very good game today as a group. We were tested. It was hot. But at the same point of time everyone came and played their role. On 21st, it’s just another game. Let’s play the game when it’s played, not before it. Good luck, guys,” Pandya said.

The all-rounder then dedicated his medal to Dayanand Garani. Pandya stated that they put behind-the-scenes efforts into keeping the players sharp with fielding drills. Pandya then placed the medal around Garani’s neck, saying he wanted him to keep it.

“I would like to give this (medal) to Daya from my side. Daya, you can keep this from me. This is for the effort you guys put in while giving us fielding drills," he added.

Hardik Pandya Dismissed For Just One Run Against Oman

Hardik Pandya produced a disciplined bowling performance in the match. He completed his full quota of four overs with tidy figures of 1 for 26. The right-arm fast bowler bowled the 19th over, where he conceded just six runs while dismissing a well-set Hammad Mirza, who had scored 51 runs off 33 balls.

Pandya was dismissed for just one run after being run out in a freak incident. Sanju Samson played a straight drive, but the ball was deflected by bowler Jiten Ramanandi onto the stumps. Pandya was short of his crease at the non-striker’s end.

India will kick off their Super 4s campaign in the Asia Cup against Pakistan before taking on Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The top two teams from the round advance to the final.

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