India kept their composure and stuck to basics while bowling against both Bangladesh and Pakistan in Dubai, effectively using spin and seam in the middle-overs. Hardik Pandya's experience and aggressive intent paid off versus arch-rivals Pakistan, leading to pivotal wickets and allowing India to dominate crucial phases in both matches.
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