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The long awaited ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will begin on February 19 and will bring together the eight best cricketing nations to compete for the prestigious title.
This edition of the tournament, organized mainly by Pakistanyou will see India playing all their games in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) under a hybrid model due to political tensions. As the defending champions of the 2013 edition, India comes into this tournament with a strong team, led by the captain. Rohit Sharma and vice-captain Shubman Gill. With a combination of experience and youth, the Men in Blue are determined to regain the trophy and seal their dominance in world cricket once again.
India’s key player for the 2025 Champions Trophy
Recently, former Pakistani wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal shared his thoughts on Hardik Pandya during a live session on his YouTube channel.
“The main player of the Indian team, without him, the eleven is incomplete is Hardik Pandya,” Kamran said.
Akmal further emphasized how vital Pandya’s role is for India’s chances in the upcoming Champions Trophy. “He is my favorite, he is remarkable with the bat and the ball. He also finishes the game.” Akmal concluded.
His comments highlight the significant impact Hardik has on India’s overall strategy. His performances are not only valuable, but indispensable, especially in high-pressure tournament matches.
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Memorable performances against Pakistan in ODI format
Hardik has given several memorable performances against Pakistan from 2017 to 2023. In T20Is, he played 7 matches and scored 209 runs at an impressive average of 69.66, with an individual best score of 87. His strike rate in these matches was 132 .27, which demonstrates his ability to accelerate entries. With the ball, Hardik also contributed, picking up crucial wickets, one of his standout performances being figures of 2/34.
He bowled 41.5 overs in these games, maintaining an economy rate of 5.13 and an average of 26.87. Hardik’s versatility allowed him to excel with both bat and ball, making him a key player in India’s strategy against Pakistan during this period. His performances included stunning knocks, tight bowling spells and critical breakthroughs, which contributed significantly to India’s success in key matches against their arch-rivals.
