IND vs PAK: [Watch] Hardik Pandya’s ‘Shut the Mouth’ Celebration After Babar Azam’s Wicket Goes Viral

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Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya made headlines during the high-voltage ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash between India and Pakistan. He dismissed former Pakistan captain Babar Azam and celebrated with a mouth-shutting gesture, which quickly went viral on social media.

Hardik Pandya Removes Babar Azam

Babar Azam was looking in fine touch, playing elegant shots, including his trademark cover drives. However, his innings came to an end in the ninth over when Hardik Pandya sent him back to the pavilion.

On the second ball of the over, Pandya bowled a delivery outside off with no significant movement. Babar, thinking he had a chance for another cover drive, pushed at it, only to edge the ball. Wicketkeeper KL Rahul dived low to his right and took a sharp catch.

Babar Azam was dismissed for 23 runs off 26 balls, which included five fours.

Hardik Pandya’s Viral Celebration

After taking the wicket, Hardik Pandya gave a ‘bye-bye’ send-off to Babar Azam. He then made a mouth-shutting gesture, which instantly caught the attention of fans. The celebration video spread rapidly on social media, with fans reacting to the bold move.

Watch the video here:

India vs. Pakistan matches always bring high-intensity moments, and this incident added to the excitement.

Story First Published at www.probatsman.com on 23 February 2025

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