The skipper of Gujarat Titans, Hardik Pandya has impressed everyone with his captaincy skills during the IPL 2022. After winning five IPL titles in IPL 2022, Hardik Pandya’s next goal is to win T20 World Cup with India. Pandya played an exceptional game of cricket throughout the IPL 2022 season and has 487 runs in 15 innings to finish 4th on the list of highest run-scorer of the season.
But above all, what he did on the night of the final was truly brilliant. The 28-year-old Pandya, who previously had enjoyed the feeling of winning an IPL title, but as a teammate, did everything he can do to win another title but this time as a captain.
In the final of IPL 2022 against Rajasthan Royals on Sunday, Pandya took 3 big wickets to first restrict the opponent to just 130. Then he scored 34 crucial runs during the 131-run chase to help his team reach the target. He was also awarded the player of the match for his brilliant all-around show.
After winning the IPL trophy, Pandya expressed his feelings and said that now he wants to win a World Cup for India at any cost, as he is ready to give it all, no matter what.
“Absolutely to win the T20 World Cup for India, no matter what happens. Going to give it everything I have, I have always been that kind of guy who always puts the team first. So, for me, the goal will be simple, to make sure that my team gets it most. Playing for India is always been a kind of dream come true, no matter how many times or games I have played. It has always been a pleasure for me to represent the country, the kind of love and support I have got is purely from the Indian point of view. Long term or short term, one goal is there, I want to win the World Cup, no matter what happens,” said Hardik during a virtual press conference held after the IPL finale.
The final game between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals was a bit intense at times when GT lost 2 early wickets in 131 run chase, but in the end, it was Gujarat Titans who lift the trophy by beating the Royals by 7 wickets.
