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Hardik Pandya enjoys a break after India’s six-wicket win over Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He played a key role with two wickets. Virat Kohli’s century led India to victory.
Hardik Pandya will be back in action for India’s final group-stage game against New Zealand. (Image: Instagram)
Hardik Pandya is having some much-needed time off after India’s massive six-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan in yesterday’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match held in Dubai.
Pandya shared a post on Instagram where he can be seen enjoying some time at the beaches. The Indian team have a week without any games with their final group-stage game against New Zealand being played on March 2nd.
The 31-year-old could play a big role in the coming games. The all-rounder remains an indispensable part of the Indian team in the white-ball formats. He continues to contribute to the team with bat or ball. Against Pakistan, he chipped in with two key wickets by removing Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel.
Babar looked in good touch after a brisk start but Pandya managed to get the edge outside the off-stump line which carried to the keeper for the catch. His dismissal of Shakeel came at the right time with the batter having scored 62 off 76 and looking to tee off.
While Pandya had his contributions, the spotlight was taken by none other than Virat Kohli who stole the show with a scintillating hundred to help India chase down the total in just six wickets and 45 balls to spare.
The all-rounder had taken the spotlight briefly when he was spotted wearing the Richard Mille RM27-02 CA FQ Tourbillon Rafael Nadal Skeleton Dial edition. His growing watch collection is speculated to be worth around Rs 7 Crore.
Pandya, who is also the captain of the Mumbai Indians will miss out the side’s opening clash in the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League after picking up a one-match suspension due to slow over-rate.
After making his return to where it all started, the all-rounder will also be excited to get the franchise back into the fold for winning titles and extending their record as the most successful franchise in the tournament as well.
But for now, Pandya’s focus will be on the national team where he hopes to put in performances to give India their second Champions Trophy 2025 title.
- Location :
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
