Indian captain Hardik Pandya explained why spinner Axar Patel bowled. The final over in the first Twenty20 International at the Wankhede Stadium against Sri Lanka. Is Hardik Pandya still in danger of injury? For what reason did Axar Patel amaze the last? After India’s impressive victory over Sri Lanka in the first Twenty20 International of the three-match series on Tuesday. The stand-in captain provided answers to some of the hot-button questions. India defeated Asia Cup holders Sri Lanka by two runs at the Wankhede Stadium. Despite the absence of veteran players Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul.
In the recently concluded match at the Wankhede Stadium, youngster Shivam Mavi emerged as the preferred bowler, while white-ball maverick Pandya served as the opener for the hosts bowling attack. Pandya, who didn’t finish his share of overs, depended on spinner Axar with the errand of getting India beyond the end goal in the last over thrill ride. Talking at the show service, Pandya uncovered why Axar astonished the last of the innings.
“It’s okay that we lose a few games here and there. Because it will assist us in important games, I want to put this team in difficult situations. We are very good at bilaterals, and this is how we will test ourselves. To tell you the truth, all the young gunners saved us today,” Pandya explained. India, led by Pandya, defeated Sri Lanka by 2 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series thanks to spinner Axar’s defense of 13 runs in the final over.
All-rounder Axar (31*) likewise stayed unbeaten with center request hitter Deepak Hooda (41*) as the Indian team directed the hosts to a game-dominating complete of 162-5 in the 20-over challenge. Stand-in skipper Pandya also praised pacer Mavi, who made his international debut at the Wankhede, in light of India’s performance in the series opener. The dialogue was fairly straightforward: “Just back yourself and don’t worry about getting hit.
I’ve seen him (Mavi) bowl brilliantly in the Indian Premier League. I merely told him to go bowling. I reassured him, “I am supporting you.” It’s fine if you get hit.’ “I will take the new ball if the situation is the same,” Pandya continued. In India’s memorable victory over the Islanders, pacer Mavi took 4 wickets and gave up 22 runs. The Dasun Shanaka-led team will face Pandya and Co. in the second Twenty20 International on Thursday at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.