World Cup 2019: Three tactics from Virat Kohli that were instrumental in India's win over Pakistan

#2 Astute use of Hardik Pandya and Vijay Shankar

India v Australia - ICC Cricket World Cup 2019

When Bhuvneshwar Kumar pulled his groin in his third and India's fifth over, it looked like India would be in trouble as he and Jasprit Bumrah were the only front-line fast bowlers in the playing XI. But to complete his unfinished overcame Vijay Shankar and to the delight of the skipper, he struck with his first ball and trapped Imam-ul-Haq in front.

Also, Kohli then gave Shankar an extended spell with Hardik Pandya operating from the other end and both of them kept things tight before the spin twins weaved their magic. The over that won India the game was the one in which Hardik picked up both Mohamed Hafez and Shoaib Malik of consecutive balls. It was a very smart decision from Kohli's point of view as he could have easily turned to Yuzvendra Chahal against the two right-handers but his move worked.

Hardik ended up with figures 2 wickets for 44 runs off his 8 overs, while Vijay finished up his 5.2 overs for 22 runs and 2 wickets.