Mumbai, March 18 – India substitute captain Hardik Pandya praised the batting efforts of KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja after the hosts beat Australia in their first ODI at Wankhede Stadium and said it was very relaxing to watch victory.
Rahul, who lost his vice-captain in Test cricket and was absent for 11 matches in the third and fourth Tests against Australia, hit an unbeaten 75 in 19.2 overs, Saved India from a shaky 83/5.
As well as Jadeja’s 45 not out, Rahul was also involved in a 108-run run for the sixth wicket that helped the hosts to a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
“Talking about Jaddoo, he did what he could. The way he finished the game after the break in ODI cricket, we needed to work with KL and he did the job for us. Fantastic .It was hot and I enjoyed bowling.”
“I enjoyed my batting too. The way KL and Jaddu finished the game and the way they hit the ball gave us confidence. Watching them hit the ball was very relaxing. Overall it was a great win and they Proud of them,” Pandya told the broadcaster after the match.
The fast bowling all-rounder was quick to admit that India was under pressure both in bowling and batting, but he was proud of his team’s ability to find solutions in tough situations.
Mitchell Marsh’s 81 for 65 balls really put India under pressure. But Mohammad Shami and Mohammad Siraj and Jadja got timely scalps to tie Australia at 35.4 for just 188.
“We were under pressure both times. We stayed calm and found a way out of those situations. Once we got momentum against us, we were at the top of the game. I was really rooting for us in the game Proud. How many chances we created but they had to take them. Great performances from Jaddu and Shubman,” said Hardik.
Jadeja, who was named the “player of the match” in the first ODI, said playing in this format eight months after a knee injury, he aims to adapt to the rhythm of 50-plus games of cricket while using the ball. stick and ball.
“Playing ODI cricket in 8 months, so I’m just trying to get used to the format as soon as possible. Luckily, I took a couple of wickets. When I go to bat, I hope to have a partnership with KL. I know the total It’s small, but we still have to track it down,” Jadeja said.
“We’ve been playing Test cricket. The lines and lengths are different than Test cricket. You have to vary your length and speed. I’ve been looking for opportunities to bowl in good places, and I’ve gotten a few turns too. Today I Looking to build a partnership of about 70-80 runs and that’s what happened. It’s not easy to hit the big ball because the ball is swinging,” he added.
–IANS
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