Mike Hesson press conference: ‘Ishan took the game away from us’ after India beat Pakistan
Despite getting to the ball with both hands, Kuldeep failed to complete the catch and instead allowed it to go for a six. Moments earlier, Ishan Kishan also dropped a chance behind the stumps from the same batter.Visibly furious, Pandya pointed at both fielders and shouted at them, using several expletives in frustration. The animated reaction showed the intensity of the India-Pakistan rivalry and the pressure of the World Cup match, despite India being firmly in control of the game.However, Pandya was quick to back up his aggression with a performance. Watch Hardik Pandya’s angry reaction to Kuldeep YadavHe kept his composure to win the match against India in the same over as he bowled Usman Tariq with a full toss that hit mid-stump. Pandya finished with figures of 3 overs, 16 runs and 2 wickets, which played a key role in finishing Pakistan’s innings for just 114 in 18 overs.Earlier, India had a competitive total of 175/7, largely thanks to Ishan Kishan’s brilliant 77 after an early wicket. Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube added valuable runs to push the total out of Pakistan’s reach on a pitch that was expected to help the spinners.Pakistan’s chase collapsed early as Jasprit Bumrah struck twice in the over to reduce them to 13/3. Usman Khan’s 44 was the only notable contribution, but the rest of the batting line-up could not handle India’s pace and spin attack.