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[Watch] Hardik Pandya Mocks Babar Azam With Fiery Send Off After Taking Revenge

Debashis Sarangi

Pandya got rid of Babar Azam [Source: @kuchbhi12341416/X]Pandya got rid of Babar Azam [Source: @kuchbhi12341416/X]

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Experienced all-rounder Hardik Pandya drew the first blood for India as he got the prized scalp of Babar Azam in the high-octane face-off against Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. When Babar was looking sublime in the middle, Pandya broke the first-wicket stand by dismissing him in this match. 

Pandya Heats Up IND vs PAK With Fiery Send Off

The incident occurred during the ninth over of Pakistan's innings when Babar and Imam-ul-Haq had already formed a steady stand for the first wicket. Indian captain Rohit Sharma's decision to bring Pandya for an over paid rich dividends to the Men in Blue, as the veteran cricketer got rid of Babar with a beautiful delivery. 

After conceding a boundary, Pandya challenged Babar Azam with a slightly fuller length delivery outside the off stump. As the batter went for an expansive drive, the ball took an outside edge off his bat, with KL Rahul taking a sharp catch behind the stumps. 

Soon after dismissing Babar, Pandya gave an aggressive send-off to him with an animated gesture. 

Pakistan In A Spot Of Bother vs India

After Babar's departure, his opening partner Imam-ul-Haq was sent back to the dugout, thanks to a sensational direct hit from Axar Patel. Thus, despite a steady start, Pakistan failed to capitalise on the momentum, losing two wickets in quick succession. As of writing, Pakistan were 47 for two in 9.2 overs, with Saud Shakeel and Rizwan batting on 3* and 0*, respectively.