He Hates Hardik: Stunned Fans Slam Irfan Pathan After He Targets Hardik Pandya For India’s Loss In 2nd T20I

He Hates Hardik: Stunned Fans Slam Irfan Pathan After He Targets Hardik Pandya For India’s Loss In 2nd T20I

Team India Suffers Defeat Against South Africa in Second T20I

South Africa Levels Series with Dominant Performance

Team India faced a crushing defeat at the hands of South Africa in the second T20I of the ongoing five-match series. After a convincing victory in the series-opener, the Men in Blue failed to maintain their winning streak and succumbed to a 51-run loss in the second game, allowing South Africa to level the series.

Batting first, South Africa, who were dismissed for just 74 runs in the first T20I, posted a challenging total of 213/4 in their allotted 20 overs. Quinton de Kock showcased a stellar performance with the bat, scoring 90 runs off just 46 balls, including 5 fours and 7 sixes. Contributions from Aiden Markram, Donovan Ferreira, and David Miller further boosted South Africa’s total.

India Fails to Chase Down Target

In response, India struggled to chase down the imposing target and were bowled out for a mere 162 runs. The early dismissals of openers Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma, as well as captain Suryakumar Yadav, within the powerplay hindered India’s chances of a successful chase. Tilak Varma put up a valiant effort for the hosts, scoring 62 runs off 34 balls, but it was not enough to secure a victory for India.

Ottneil Baartman was the standout bowler for South Africa, claiming 4 wickets, while Lungi Ngidi, Marco Jansen, and Lutho Sipamla picked up 2 wickets each.

Former Cricketer Irfan Pathan Criticizes Hardik Pandya

Following the conclusion of the second T20I, former cricketer and commentator Irfan Pathan took a subtle dig at Hardik Pandya. Despite delivering a stellar performance in the first T20I, Pandya struggled in the second match, both with the bat and the ball.

Pandya failed to make an impact with the ball, conceding 34 runs in 3 overs without taking a wicket. His batting performance was also subpar, scoring 20 runs off 23 balls before being dismissed.

Controversy Surrounding Pathan’s Comments

Pathan’s comments sparked controversy as fans criticized him for targeting Pandya. Many fans pointed out that Pandya had been instrumental in India’s previous victory and that singling him out for criticism was unfair. Some fans accused Pathan of having a biased agenda against Pandya.

Despite the backlash, Pathan stood by his comments, stating that Pandya struggled on a challenging pitch and failed to adapt to the conditions effectively.

As the series between India and South Africa heats up, all eyes will be on the upcoming matches to see if Team India can bounce back from their recent defeat and regain their winning form.

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