Rohit Sharma-led team India is crossing swords with Jos Buttler’s England in the second semi-final of the tournament. English skipper Jos Buttler won the toss and decided to field first in the all-important match for them in the 20-20 World Cup 2022. Batting first, the men in blue faced some big blows in the form of both openers, KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma alongside star Indian sensation Suryakumar Yadav.
But later on, the brilliant 61-run partnership for the third fourth wicket between former skipper Virat Kohli and star all-rounder Hardik Pandya helped India to reach a total of 168 runs for the loss of six wickets in the allotted 20 overs.
Indian cricket fans and most of the cricket pundits are in full awe of the star duo of Virat and Hardik. They took to Twitter to praise their effort in favor of the Indian team which helped the men in blue to post a defendable total for a batting powerhouse like England.
Here’s how Fans reacted to the brilliance of Hardik Pandya and Virat Kohli in the semi-final of the 20-20 World Cup 2022:
The Savior of India team in big match under pressure.
— True Viratain ❤ (@TrueViratain) November 10, 2022
Thank You #ViratKohli𓃵 #HardikPandya pic.twitter.com/PVj73v6JlY
Thank for today #ViratKohli𓃵
— Adi♓ (@adigottachill) November 10, 2022
Terrific batting by Haridk Pandya and terrible hit wkt out, lost 4 runs 🤔 Hardik made 63 with 5 sixes and 4 fours, amazing hitting 🤔✅#RohitSharma #ViratKohli𓃵 #Pant #IndvsEng #IndvsNz #PakvsNz #T20WorldCup #T20WorldCup2022 pic.twitter.com/pteseIEdLz
— DaebakAnkita💃 (@DaebakankitaF) November 10, 2022
#ViratKohli𓃵 and #HardikPandya 🛐🙇♀️#INDvsENG
— Mahimaaaa 🐺 (@natashadalalx) November 10, 2022
What amazing character in the game so far! Come on Indiaaaaa! #INDvsENG #ViratKohli𓃵 #HardikPandya #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/4AfxaMIIeZ
— Sanchita Jhunjhunwala (@sanchita2627) November 10, 2022
#HardikPandya very well played under pressure!
— Krishna (@Its_me_53) November 10, 2022
Excellent contribution of 63 runs just out of 33 Balls.
Kudos to #HardikPandya and #ViratKohli𓃵 for their excellent partnership of 66 runs !#INDvsENG #SemiFinals #T20Iworldcup2022
Hardik bhaiya, love you. 💙💙 Good innings Kohli sir.
— Abhigya Raj (@IamAbhigya) November 10, 2022
Come on team . We have to win it,
🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳#INDvsENG #HardikPandya #Rohit #ViratKohli𓃵
Most Trustable Pair & Big Match of Indian Cricket Team!🇮🇳 ❤️@imVkohli 🤝 @hardikpandya7#INDvsENG #T20worldcup22 #ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/DeJ9DFP7j6
— Pranab Halder 🇮🇳 (@Pranabhofficial) November 10, 2022
Well Done Kumfu Pandya 🙏
— Gaurav Kohli (@GauravJha1888) November 10, 2022
What A Knock You Fully Destroy England Team Single Handly ✌👊
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Looking at the scenario of the match after the Indian innings, Rohit’s men have posted a target of 169 runs in 20 overs to chase for England in the second innings of the game. Star Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has stunned and amazed everyone with his sensational knock of 63 runs off just 33 balls with four boundaries and five sixes to his name.
Former Indian skipper and batting great Virat Kohli continued his excellent form once again in the tournament when his team needed the most. Kohli played a vital knock of 50 runs off 40 balls with four boundaries and a six to his name. Other than Kohli and Pandya, none of the Indian batters couldn’t impress with their outing in the second semi-final against England.