That's the strength of this team – Hardik Pandya on India’s bowling unit

India put on a brilliant show with the ball as they bundled out Namibia for just 116 runs in response to their staggering 209 on the board in the T20 World Cup 2026 clash.

Varun Chakravarthy claimed three crucial wickets, setting the wheels in motion, while Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel chimed in with a brace each to set up India’s massive win on the board.

Talking at the post-match presentation after winning the Player of the Match award, Pandya underlined how India’s entire bowling unit came together while also focusing on the variety that the Men in Blue comes with. He also shared some insight on the surface that was at play in India’s second clash of the fray.

Explaining India’s bowling unit dynamics, Hardik said, “Yes, I think that's the strength of this team. We have a lot of options. We have fast bowling covered, we have spin covered. There are days when fast bowlers will come in the party when the wicket offers. And at the same point of time, spinners have been in the middle have been fantastic.”

Highlighting India’s spin strength, Hardik said, “Varun, Axar, Kuldeep, whenever he's got opportunity. I think they've been fantastic. At the same point of time, whenever the fast bowlers get opportunity, they've been fantastic. And I think they have done a tremendous job.”

He concluded by talking about the surface, stating, “Yes, I think two back-to-back games in the World Cup has been a little, I wouldn't say batting-friendly. We had to adapt. I think today, even when I went to bat, it felt like the wicket was holding a bit. It was keeping low as well. But yeah, you know, all these wickets in big tournaments, you just adapt and, you know, let your skill set work and understanding the game. And yeah, it was different, but I would, we would like a little bit more flatter wickets."