Dinesh Karthik recalled the thrilling finish of the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2022 match. India needed 16 runs from the last over. The game reached an exciting climax at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
Karthik Recalls Last-Over Moments and Virat’s Confusion
India needed 16 runs to win. The last over started with Mohammad Nawaz bowling to Virat Kohli. Karthik admitted Kohli didn’t know where the ball had gone after hitting the stumps. “Virat didn’t know where the ball went, so I had to alert him at that stage,” Karthik said.
Kohli took three runs on a free-hit delivery after being bowled. Two runs were needed off the final delivery. It was then Karthik’s turn, but he was stumped after missing his signature slog sweep.
“I was shocked because it’s a shot I normally play,” Karthik said. “I knew the bowler would bowl into my pads, and the field was set for it.”
Ashwin’s Calmness Seals the Victory for India
After Karthik’s dismissal, Ravichandran Ashwin came in to bat. Ashwin calmly left the ball down the leg side, bringing the equation down to one run to win. Karthik praised Ashwin’s approach:
“Ashwin came in and played a bit of gully cricket and got it done quite nicely,” he said. “He’s so used to doing this in gully cricket.”
Ashwin sealed the win with a shot over mid-off. India won by four wickets, and the MCG erupted in celebration.
Karthik’s Mental State During Kohli-Pandya Partnership
Karthik shared his thoughts while Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya were at the crease. “I was just hoping the partnership works out,” Karthik said. “I kept calculating the overs. magined myself batting with either Hardik or Virat.”
India’s Journey in T20 World Cup 2022
India’s win over Pakistan was one of the highlights of the T20 World Cup 2022. But they were eliminated in the semifinals by England, who won by 10 wickets. England then went on to defeat Pakistan in the final to win their second T20 World Cup title.
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