‘Clutch God’ Hardik Pandya’s “ice-cold” dismissal of Pakistani player Sahibzada Farhan at the T20 World Cup clash in Colombo left the internet in shock.
The “aura farm” moment occurred in the opening over of the match when Pandya bowled a sharp short delivery at the opponent, who misjudged the timing and made a pull shot, sending a high top-edge toward mid-on.
Pandya, instead of tracking the flight of the ball like other players, turned back and began walking toward the wicketkeeper without even witnessing the catch.
Fans instantly praised the gesture, calling him a “Clutch God,” with some fans commenting, “Hardik Pandya did not blink, did not look at the ball, did not even flinch as Sahibzada Farhan lofted him.”
The catch was taken by Rinku Singh, taking Pakistan’s first wicket maiden with no runs.
Observers described the scene as an expression of self-confidence and leaving a psychological impact on the opponents, instead of showing typical excitement.
India secured a 61-run victory over arch-rival Pakistan. In an interview, Anil Kumble commented on the performance of the players, noting, “Indian bowlers bowled better, that’s how Hardik Pandya started off with the ball.”
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