Though he attempted to accelerate in the final overs, hitting a couple of late sixes, his dismissal in the 19th over for 40 off 35 balls left India with too much to do in the final moments.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Patel, Pandya\u2019s former Mumbai Indians teammate, was critical of the way the all-rounder constructed his innings, particularly pointing out the extended period he took to settle in.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking on Star Sports, Patel remarked, \u201cI thought when you are taking your time, you want to get used to the pace and bounce of the pitch. But you cannot take 20-25 balls to get settled. That put pressure on the other batters as well. If you don\u2019t want to play those big shots, that\u2019s okay, but you still have to keep on rotating the strike. You can\u2019t play three or four dot balls in a row.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The pressure on the Indian batting unit was further compounded by Washington Sundar\u2019s sluggish innings of 6 off 15 balls. Patel pointed out that Pandya\u2019s inability to rotate the strike not only stalled India\u2019s momentum but also forced other batters to take undue risks. \u201cYou might just see Hardik Pandya scoring 40 off 35 balls, but there are a number of dots in his innings that put pressure on the other batters as well. That\u2019s something India can think about. You take your time, yes, but even with a low target, you need to keep the scoreboard moving,\u201d Patel added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite Pandya finishing as India\u2019s top scorer, the team struggled to mount a serious challenge against England\u2019s disciplined bowling attack. Patel\u2019s comments raise important questions about India\u2019s approach to T20 chases, especially when a set batter is unable to maintain the required scoring rate.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The pressure on the Indian batting unit was further compounded by Washington Sundar\u2019s sluggish innings of 6 off 15 balls. Patel pointed out that Pandya\u2019s inability to rotate the strike not only stalled India\u2019s momentum but also forced other batters to take undue risks. \u201cYou might just see Hardik Pandya scoring 40 off 35 balls, but there are a number of dots in his innings that put pressure on the other batters as well. That\u2019s something India can think about. You take your time, yes, but even with a low target, you need to keep the scoreboard moving,\u201d Patel added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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