Hardik Pandya fumes: India star stunned by double let-off for rivals

Hardik Pandya was left visibly enraged during the high-stakes clash against Pakistan after his Indian team-mates dropped two consecutive catches in a fielding disaster.

The dynamic all-rounder watched in disbelief as opportunities to dismiss key batters went begging.

It was a chaotic sequence of play that saw the Men in Blue squander back-to-back chances to seize control.

Pandya could not hide his frustration, gesturing wildly as the ball hit the turf on both occasions.

Fielding errors spark fury

The right-arm seamer had done everything right to induce false shots from the Pakistani batters.

However, the support in the field deserted him at the critical moment.

Such lapses are rare for a side that prides itself on athletic standards.

For the bowler, seeing hard-earned edges result in reprieves rather than wickets is the ultimate frustration.

High stakes in rivalry clash

Tension is always at a fever pitch when these two arch-rivals meet on the cricket field.

Every run saved and every catch taken can be the difference between victory and defeat.

The Surat-born star is known for his emotional investment in the game.

His reaction underscored the pressure resting on the team to deliver in this marquee fixture.

India will hope these missed opportunities do not come back to haunt them as the contest progresses.