NEW DELHI: Former India batter Robin lauded Hardik Pandya’s energy on the field and compared him to the legendary Vivian Richards after the Indian all-rounder’s all-round show helped India clinch a victory against South Africa in the five-match T20I series 3-1 with a comprehensive 30-run win in the fifth T20I at Ahmedabad.
India’s win was set up by a crucial 100-run partnership between Tilak Verma and Hardik Pandya, which gave the hosts a competitive total. The bowlers then took over, with Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakaravarthy producing decisive spells to derail the Proteas’ chase and close out the series in an emphatic fashion.
Uthappa offered a detailed breakdown of India’s commanding bowling performance and South Africa’s collapse in the series decider.