Former India wicketkeeper parathiv patel has voiced concerns over Hardik Pandya’s approach during India’s 26-R Loss to England in the Third T20I here on tuesday.
Patel Believes Pandya’s Slow-Paced Innings Played A Key Role In India Failing to Chase Down a Target of 172.
India landed in early Trouble at 48/3 in the powerplay when pandya walked in to steady the innings. However, instead of keeping the scoreboard moving, the Indian all-rounder struggled for fluency, consuming a significant number of dot balls.
Thought he attempted to accelerate in the final overs, Hitting a Couple of Late Sixes, his dismissal in the 19th over for 40 off 35 off 35 balls left India with too much to do in the fame.
Patel, Pandya’s Former Mumbai Indians Teammate, Was Critical of the way the All-Rounder Constructed His Innings, Particularly Pointing Out the Extended Period He Took To Settle in.
Speaking on Star Sports, Patel Remarked, “I Thought when you are tacking your time, you want to get used to the pace and bounce of the pitch. But you cannot take 20-25 balls to get settled. Batters as well. IF you do not want to play those big shots, that’s okay, but you still have to keep on rotating
The pressure on the Indian batting unit was further compounded by washington sundar’s sluggish innings of 6 off 15 balls. Patel pointed out that pandya’s inability to rotate the strike not only stalled India’s momentum but also forced other batters to take undue risk.
“You might just see Hardik Pandya Scoring 40 Off 35 Balls, but there a number of dots in his innings that put pressure on the other batters as well. That’s something India can think about. You take your time, yes, but even with a low target, you need to keep the scoreboard moving, ”Patel added.
Despite Pandya Finishing as India’s Top Scorer, The Team Struggled to Mount a Serious Challenge Against England’s Disciplined Bowling Attack.
Patel’s comments raise important questions about India’s approach to t20 Chases, Especially when a Set Batter is unable to maintented scoring rate.
With the series still alive, India will look to ressess their batting strategies and make Necessary adjustments for the next game.