'We need to focus...'- Hardik Pandya reveals strategy for Zimbabwe clash in T20 World Cup 2026

Hardik Pandya outlines India’s approach and key areas of focus in the crucial Zimbabwe clash in the T20 World Cup 2026, stressing the importance of discipline and execution in the Super 8 stage.

India's star all-rounder Hardik Panyda has revealed the strategy that helped them beat Zimbabwe in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. The all-rounder scored an unbeaten half-century and picked up a wicket in the second innings. He received the Player of the Match award after the game ended in India's favor.

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This was Pandya's second POTM award in the tournament. He has been a valuable asset to the team in terms of batting and bowling, scoring runs whenever necessary. Meanwhile, his bowling is also quite strong, making him an important memeber of the team. During the post match presentation, he was asked whether the team followed the match between West Indies and South Africa, his answer was quite straightforward.

"South Africa and West Indies game was, we all were keeping an eye. You know, now it’s all about playing good cricket, backing your skill set, you know, kind of absorbing the pressure and, making sure that you put the best foot forward. So yeah, definitely we were keeping the eye, but at the same point of time, once the game got over, we focused that this is our game. We need to focus on this," said Hardik Pandya at the post-match presentation.

It was a good game: Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya was quite happy with his performance and how India played today. He did hit the balls really hard as he scored a half-century in 23 balls. He remained unbeaten towards the end of the innings as well. Meanwhile, Pandya also picked up a wicket in the second innings.

"Pretty happy. I mean, yeah, it sounds 23-ball 50, but I think I had to reassess in the situation as well. What I meant by that, I felt I was trying to hit too hard. And just in the game, I realized, I think I can time the ball and hit sixes as well. So I think for me, it was a good game to continue the rhythm because I feel a couple of games I had which I could not do what I wanted to do. So pretty satisfied," added Pandya.

Where to watch India vs West Indies match?

Cricket fans in India can watch the India vs West Indies match on March 1 online on JioHotstar, via OTTplay Premium.

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