Pandya, having brought up his half-century and in a destructive mood, smashed 10 runs off his next two balls as India finished their innings with a flourish.

Pant was a debated inclusion in the India XI, with Dinesh Karthik having begun the tournament as the team’s established wicketkeeper. He earned a spot for India’s final Super 12s game after Karthik had struggled with poor form, and retained his spot for the semi-final against England at the Adelaide Oval.

While Pant is yet to show what he can do with the bat, making nine runs across two innings, he did provide India with a meaningful contribution against England. Pandya was the key man in the final overs, showcasing his acceleration skills to move from 13 off 15 to 53 off 30 when Pant faced up to the third ball of the final over.

Pant tried and failed to get bat on the delivery, a wide yorker from Chris Jordan, but Pandya ran through for a bye anyway. Pant remained in his crease until Pandya was almost at the striker’s end before setting off, a move which meant England opted to go to the non-striker’s end. Pant then set off, without hope of making his ground, but ensuring that it was he who was dismissed, and that it was Pandya on strike.

Pant gave Pandya a thumbs-up as he ran from the field, and Pandya proceeded to hit a six and a four off his next two balls as India finished on 168-6.

Pant, place in side uncertain but sacrifices his wicket to get Pandya on strike. Team first will bring personal success in the future. #INDvENG #T20WorldCup

— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) November 10, 2022

Selfless Pant >>>>

— Vithushan Ehantharajah (@Vitu_E) November 10, 2022

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