Hardik, who claimed the wickets of David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen, advanced two positions and displaced Wanindu Hasaranga to second. This summarizes a remarkable campaign for Hardik, whose previous World Cup participation in 2023 was cut short due to an injury. Hardik Pandya journey in 2023-24 Leading up to the T20 World Cup, Hardik was going through a difficult period. He faced challenges as the captain of the Mumbai Indians, with the team failing to reach the Playoffs. Additionally, he experienced significant public hostility, being booed by hopeful Mumbai Indians fans. Hardik Pandya performance in T20 World Cup 2024However, things took a turn when he returned to represent India under the leadership of Rohit Sharma. In the final match, he dismissed Klaasen with a catch behind the stumps, after the South African batter had scored a half-century and had hit Axar Patel for 22 runs in an over, bringing the required runs down to 30 off 30 balls. With Rohit and India’s bowler Bumrah out of the game, it was up to Hardik to secure the victory for India, and that’s exactly what he did. He defended 16 runs in the last over. He took out Miller with the first ball thanks to a remarkable catch from Suryakumar Yadav. As India emerged victorious, Hardik fell to the ground. He was unable to contain his emotions. Jasprit Bumrah performance in T20 World Cup Jasprit Bumrah was awarded Player of the Tournament for his impressive 15 wickets. He rose by 12 spots to secure the 11th position. He is marking his highest ranking since the conclusion of 2020. Undoubtedly, his exceptional performance throughout the T20 World Cup truly sets him apart. Bumrah’s remarkable journey commenced with a stellar 3/14 display against Pakistan. He maintained his dominance except for a wicketless match against the USA.His precision in line, length, and pace consistently troubled the opposition batsmen. In the final match, he dismissed Reeza Hendricks and dismantled Marco Jansen’s stumps. It significantly influenced India’s victory. Kuldeep Yadav, with his 10 wickets, also made significant progress. He shared the eighth spot. Arshdeep singh performance in T20 World Cup Arshdeep Singh, another standout performer in the final, climbed to claim the 13th position. Kuldeep emerged as India’s top spinner during the tournament, showcasing his skills since the West Indies leg. Noteworthy performances include his 2/24 against Australia, where he dismissed the formidable captain Mitchell Marsh, and his impressive 3/19 against England in the semi-final.
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