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3 Epic Celebrations By Hardik Pandya In India Vs Pakistan Matches

Poulomi Chakraborty

Hardik Pandya's Iconic Celebrations (Source: @iiamitverma/x.com, @CricCrazyJohns/x.com)Hardik Pandya's Iconic Celebrations (Source: @iiamitverma/x.com, @CricCrazyJohns/x.com)

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The high-stake match is going live in Dubai, and the entire cricket world is enjoying the thrills of cricket’s biggest rivalry. In that clash where every ball is equal to an emotion, players of both sides bring out their best to make the moment iconic.

In that clash, every celebration becomes immortal. Following this path, Hardik Pandya’s bitter-sweet love story against the Pakistani batters remains the same over the years. In the ongoing clash, Pandya’s send-off to Babar grabbed the attention. Now, let's explore Hardik Pandya’s top 3 epic celebrations against Pakistan.

3. Cheeky Smile To Haidar Ali In T20 World Cup 2022

Hardik Pandya is an entertaining character on the field and this becomes more true in every India-Pakistan clash. In some of his exceptional dismissal moments, his cheeky smile after dismissing Haider Ali in the T20 World Cup 2022 is a memorable one.

In that match, Hardik singlehandedly destroyed the Pakistani middle order. While facing Hardik, Haider Ali tried to go big over mid-wicket but found Suryakumar Yadav who secured the catch there. As the catch was taken, Hardik stood at the bowler’s end, hands on his waist, flashing a cheeky smile. That was recorded as one of the best dismissal moments against Pakistan.


2. The Super Cool Celebration After Dismissing Shadab Khan in T20 World Cup 2024

Another thrilling reaction came in the recent T20I World Cup 2024. As both arch-rivals locked horns at the Nassau County Stadium. The drama unfolded at the 17th over, when Hardik Pandya bowled a bouncer. Shadab Khan went for a pull shot but only managed a top edge, sending the ball flying behind him and Pant secured the catch.

With this exceptional delivery, Hardik dismissed Shadab Khan in just 4 runs. But the bowler’s celebration celebrates the spotlight. He gave a cold send-off to the Pakistani batter with a ‘Shrug of Shoulder’ reaction. That became one of the iconic dismissal moments of the IND-PAK rivalry.


1. The Fiery Send-Off To Babar Azam In The Champions Trophy 2025

The latest addition to Hardik Pandya’s remarkable performance against Pakistan is his send-off to Babar Azam in the ongoing clash. As the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is hosting the is hosting another chapter of the IND-PAK rivalry. In the 9th over, Hardik bowled a full-length delivery outside the off stump.

But the ball took an edge to Babar’s bat and KL Rahul didn’t miss the chance and grabbed the catch behind the stumps. Hardik Pandya fired off a fierce 'bye bye' send-off to Babar, a moment that instantly grabbed attention and added to the intensity of the high-stakes clash.