#1 Hardik Pandya's run out
Although the three top men were dismissed early, India still believed as they had a rather strong middle order. However, panic set in and except for Hardik Pandya, none of the Indian middle order batsmen put up a fight. The hard-hitting all-rounder went on a six-hitting spree, clubbing Shadab Khan for three sixes on the trot before a mix-up with Jadeja resulted in his run-out.
Pandya looked in sublime touch and seemed intent on bringing India close to the target. However, with him on 76, Jadeja pushed one to cover while Pandya set off for a non-existent run. Jadeja hadn't called him through and did not bother sacrificing his wicket either as Pandya found himself on the same side as the Indian spinner. The accuracy of Hafeez's throw barely mattered as there was no way back for Pandya or India.
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