IPL 2022: KKR vs GT Live – IPL 2022 was the platform for Hardik Pandya to make a comeback and boy he did. He has been excellent not just with the bat but has been decent with the ball, on the field and with the captaincy cap. In fact, he has been the JACK of ALL TRADES and that will give Team India new dynamics and stability ahead of the T20 World Cup in October. Follow KKR vs GT Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
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On Saturday, Hardik Pandya came to bat at No 3 with Shubman Gill departing early. But he showcased resilience and batted through the powerplay at a great strike rate before playing the anchoring role. He smashed 36 ball half-century, his third of IPL 2022. In fact, he is now second on the Orange Cap leaderboard surpassing the ever-consistent KL Rahul.
IPL 2022: Jack of All TRADES – Hardik Pandya offers Team India new DYNAMICS ahead of T20 World Cup with HAT-TRICK of FIFTY – Watch highlights
Hardik Pandya in IPL 2022:
- At No 4: 33 vs LSG
- At No 4: 31 vs DC
- At No 4: 27 vs PBKS
- At No 4: 50* vs SRH
- At No 4: 87 vs RR
- At No 3: 67 vs KKR
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While Gujarat Titans have been blessed with his form, it’s his flexibility in the batting order that gives Team India plenty of options.
IPL 2022: Jack of All TRADES – Hardik Pandya offers Team India new DYNAMICS ahead of T20 World Cup with HAT-TRICK of FIFTY – Watch highlights
IPL 2022: Why Team India have new dynamics with Hardik Pandya?
- India have lacked a proper finisher after MS Dhoni’s retirement.
- Hardik Pandya has not only played the role of a finisher but has also anchored GT.
- Hardik has regularly clocked 140kph+ and that offers Rohit Sharma the much-needed fifth seam bowling option.
- Hardik’s batting form at the top order is another great sign.
- With Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in off form, the pressure is on Suryakumar Yadav to anchor.
- If Hardik Pandya can play at No 4 or 5, it will give India the hard-hitting option while Rishabh Pant can play his natural game at No 6.
IPL 2022: Jack of All TRADES – Hardik Pandya offers Team India new DYNAMICS ahead of T20 World Cup with HAT-TRICK of FIFTY – Watch highlights
IPL 2022: Why is Hardik Pandya Jack of All Trades?
- Batting: With 280 runs from 6 innings, Hardik Pandya is the 2nd on Orange Cap leaderboard. He has scored a hat-trick of half-centuries and that is a blessing for Team India.
- Bowling: India’s search for a fifth bowling option. While India tried Venkatesh Iyer, he is currently struggling with form and he was never entrusted to bowl full quota of 4 overs in T20. Hardik gives India the option back.
- Fielding: The break from cricket has worked wonders for the all-rounder and he is fit as he has ever been.
- Captaincy: Hardik Pandya has flourished in the captaincy role and that added responsibility has worked in his favour pretty well. Under his captaincy, Gujarat Titans are 2nd on the points table. He is now more responsible in batting and bowling and that dimension will work in Team India’s favour.
IPL 2022: Jack of All TRADES – Hardik Pandya offers Team India new DYNAMICS ahead of T20 World Cup with HAT-TRICK of FIFTY – Watch highlights
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