IPL 2022: Natasa Stankovic breaks down after meeting husband Hardik Pandya post Gujarat Titans' title win in Ahmedabad

Gujarat Titans won the Indian Premier League (IPL) title beating Rajasthan Royals in the final in their maiden season itself. It was a comfortable win for them as the bowlers set it up earlier, restricting the Royals for just 130 runs. The total was then chased down comfortably by the Titans with seven wickets and almost two overs in hand. The Titans’ camp erupted in joy after the win as skipper Hardik Pandya created history by winning the IPL title in his first season as the leader of the side.

The all-rounder was all smiles after getting over the line and was so happy even as his wife Natasa Stankovic came down to meet him. The couple hugged each other in delight but the latter broke down after meeting her cricketer husband. Hardik was also seen consoling her as they hugged each other.

Hardik Pandya went through a lot of troubles as IPL 2022 was his comeback season. He was criticised a lot for not bowling during the T20 World Cup last year. He didn’t play a single game since then and worked a lot on his fitness making a comeback in the IPL this year. The GT skipper bowled significantly as well and most importantly, picked up three crucial wickets in the final when it mattered the most.

For all the struggles he went through, Natasa probably got emotional and hence, broke down after the Gujarat Titans won the IPL title under Hardik Pandya’s captaincy.

Here’s the video:

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Hardik Pandya – The all-rounder shines in IPL 2022

Hardik Pandya– the all-rounder – is certainly back for India as he shone for Gujarat Titans in both aspects of the game. He amassed 487 runs, the most for Titans this season, in 15 matches at a strike rate of 131.26 and an average of more than 44. Hardik also scored four fifties in the tourney apart from picking eight wickets in 10 innings he bowled, including a stunning spell of 3/17 in the final.

A rejuvenated Hardik Pandya is back to play for India in the upcoming T20I series against South Africa and the fans will be hoping for him to continue playing in the same vein with the T20 World Cup to be played in Australia later this year.