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Hardik Pandya (Image Source: Twitter)
On 10 November 2022, team India locked horns with England in the semi-final of the ongoing 20-20 World Cup in Adelaide. Pakistan already qualified for the final of the tournament by defeating the Kiwis in Sydney. So, the stage was set for an enthralling battle between these two sides.
Speaking of the match, Jos Buttler won the toss and asked the Men in Blue to bat first. Team India managed to score 168 runs in 20 overs. Hardik Pandya scored 63 runs off 33 balls as fans went crazy after seeing such a blistering knock. However, now a video went viral where Hardik Pandya was seen predicting his knock against England even before facing them.
Here is the shared video:
Pandya with that 🐐 Mentality yet again.@StarSportsIndia pic.twitter.com/TEx1vbODcP
— Heisenberg ☢ (@internetumpire) November 10, 2022
Hardik Pandya smashed 63 runs off 33 balls at a strike rate of 190.90
Speaking of the video, Irfan Pathan was seen having a chat with the Indian all-rounder. So, the former Indian player said: “World Cup suru hone se pehle sabne mujhse sawaal pucha tha Bharat ka X-Factor kaun hai? Meri jubaan pe ek hi name tha Hardik Pandya. Woh X-Factor ka jo waqt hain, woh Sikka jamane ka woh ab aya hai.”
Hardik Pandya also said: “Ab aya hain. Absolutely.” Irfan Pathan said: “ek badi paari kitne kareeb hain?” In reply to that, Hardik Pandya said: “I think 1.5 ya 2 ghante mein kabhi bhi.” Listening to that, Irfan Pathan also loved it as he replied: “I really hope so.” Hardik also concluded: “I will, I will.” So, now fans are shocked at such a correct prediction from the all-rounder as they made the video viral on social media platforms.
Speaking of the match, India scored 168 runs for six wickets in 20 overs. Virat Kohli scored 50 runs off 40 balls, at a strike rate of 125. Hardik Pandya scored 63 runs off 33 balls, including four boundaries and five sixes. However, he got out on the last delivery of the innings by hit-wicket. Hardik Pandya also stitched a solid partnership of 61 runs with Virat Kohli.