There are not many people who will feel as relieved as Team India vice-captain Hardik Pandya. The all-rounder has been under the microscope since his move from Gujarat Titans to Mumbai Indians and has faced a lot of hate and criticism.

Although he could not show his magic with the bat, Pandya was called at the most difficult time. India had to defend 16 runs in the last over and the 30-year-old managed to take the crucial wicket of David Miller, giving India the upper hand. After that over, he dismissed Rabada and ensured the team's victory by seven runs.

“It's very emotional, something was not going right, but it was something that the whole country wanted. Special to me after six months, I didn't say a word, things were unfair, but I knew that at one An opportunity like this will come when I can shine. We always believed, stayed calm, let the pressure come, I knew I had to execute my plans," Hardik Pandya said after the match. "I'm in this position, I enjoy the pressure situation."

The team was in tears after the last ball and the importance of the victory was clearly visible on Pandya's face. He has responded to the haters in the most beautiful way and cemented his legacy in Indian cricket.